VESTAL, N.Y.—The Binghamton Bearcats Athletic Association (BBAA) hosted its 27th annual Matthews Auto Bearcats Golf Classic at the Links at Hiawatha Landing on Thursday. The goal of the event was to raise money for the general scholarship fund and over 220 individuals took part in the event.

The support was just as solid in terms of corporate partners, with over 40 organizations sponsoring the event. The major sponsors included Matthews Auto, Newman Development Group, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, AdPro Sports, Binghamton University Dining Services, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Wells Fargo Advisors.

"The Matthews Auto Bearcats Golf Classic was once again a very successful event thanks to the numerous sponsors and participants," said Senior Associate Athletic Director Dennis Kalina. "We are extremely fortunate and grateful for the generous community who supports the 450+ Bearcat student-athletes."

In the morning session, which had a Captain and Crew format, the winning score of 58 was turned in by the group of Tyler Lloyd, Lorne Brooks, Dick James and Jamey Savitch, The afternoon session had a Texas Scramble format and the winning quartet was Fred Strauss, Jeff Klips, Curt Simmons and Matt Walsh with a score of 118. 

Founded in 1991, the BBAA is the philanthropic support group made up of alumni, parents, friends, community members, teams, coaches and students who have a deep interest in Binghamton University and its Athletics program. Binghamton University has long been proud of its student-athletes and their many accomplishments – whether they were competing as Colonials or as Bearcats.

The BBAA allows the Athletics Department to provide scholarships to student-athletes, state-of-the-art training equipment, facility and equipment enhancements and funding for the Student-Athlete Success Center that supports our student-athletes' academic pursuits.

AM Session (Captain and Crew format)

1^st Place:  58          NYCM Insurance (Tyler Lloyd, Lorne Brooks, Dick James, Jamey Savitch)
2^nd Place: 59          Ricoh-USA (Paul Lee, Ken Fiore, Chris Lewis, Jeff LaMoreaux)
3^rd Place: 61          Team Huff (Paul Huff, Tom Dempsey, Terry Gallagher, E.J. Folli)
 
PM Session (Texas Scramble Format)

1^st Place:  118        Multi-Systems (Fred Strauss, Jeff Klips, Curt Simmons, Matt Walsh) * 
2^nd Place: 118        Progressive Tool (Ron Markoff, Al Kenderes, Mike Karl, Gary Hmurcik)
3^rd Place: 121        Matthews Auto (Rob Matthews, John Totolis, Nelson Van Atta, Mike Rathburn)

* won by scorecard match