FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Contact:  Sheanna M. Spence, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs & Community Relations, School of Medicine, 304-691-1639

School of Medicine to host 17th Annual Golf Classic

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The 17th Annual Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MU JCESOM) Golf Classic will tee off at noon, Tuesday, May 5, at Silo Golf Course in Lavalette.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Class of 2015’s graduation fund, which includes investiture and graduation, senior awards and the Class of 2015 Scholarship. 

A four-player scramble is the format for this year’s event. Check-in is at 11 a.m. with lunch. Shotgun start will be at noon. 

A putting contest will take place throughout the tournament at $3 per ball. A cookout and awards will follow the tournament.

Event sponsors to-date include Holzer Health System (green sponsor), Ohio Valley Physicians (green sponsor), Retina Consultants PLLC (green sponsor) and River Park Hospital (putting sponsor). Additional sponsorships are available at $250, $500 and $750.

Entry fee for MU JCESOM alumni, faculty, staff and students is $50. Cost for friends of the School of Medicine is $75. Registration includes greens fee, cart, cookout and a chance to win great prizes.

Registration and sponsorship deadline is Friday, May 1. To register, complete the Registration Form or contact Linda Holmes at 304-691-1711 or holmes@marshall.edu, or Beth Hammers at 304-691-1712.

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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2015