VESTAL, N.Y.—The Binghamton Bearcats Athletic Association (BBAA) hosted its 29th annual Matthews Auto Bearcats Golf Classic at the Links at Hiawatha Landing this past Thursday. The goal of the event was to raise money for the general scholarship fund and 224 golfers took part in the event. The $53,000 raised was the largest single-year total in the history of the tournament.

The support was just as solid in terms of corporate partners, with over 30 organizations sponsoring the event. In addition to Matthews Auto as the title sponsor, other major sponsors included Newman Development Group, Binghamton University Dining Services, ADPRO Sports, Visions Federal Credit Union, BSN Sports and Hinman, Howard & Kattell.

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

In the morning session, which had a Captain and Crew format, the winning score of 55 was turned in by the team from the Matthews Auto Group. The afternoon session had a Texas Scramble format and the winning quartet was Bob Sisolak, Matt Feldman, Ron Simkulet, Kyle Nedlik with a score of 123.

The tournament also featured a hole-in-one by Matt Walsh. During the afternoon round, Walsh aced the 149-yard No. 3 hole.

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)
1st Place: Matthews Auto Group
2nd Place: Ron Markoff, Gary Hmurcik, Al Kenderes, Mike Karl
3rd Place: Carolyn Mancini, Robin Mead, Paula Benware, Robin Warfle

PM Session (Texas Scramble Format)
1st Place: Bob Sisolak, Matt Feldman, Ron Simkulet, Kyle Nedlik
2nd Place: Terry Gallagher, Brian Rumpel, Tommy Dempsey, Tony Sullivan
3rd Place: Dale Norton, Jerry Heatherman, Mike Meier, Jeff Rennia