WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The 28th annual Grizzly Golf Classic, presented by UBS Financial Services, Inc., /The Camden, Lunsford & Sanfelippo Wealth Management Group, will take place Oct. 2 at the West Plains Country Club.
The tournament, hosted by the Grizzly Club, will be a three-person scramble benefitting the Bo Pace Memorial Scholarship and Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Athletics.
“It is our privilege to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Grizzly Golf Classic,” said Greg Camden, senior vice president of The Camden, Lunsford & Sanfelippo Wealth Management Group. “One of the driving principles of our group is how can we have a positive impact within the communities we serve that goes beyond our expertise in providing comprehensive, creative and customized wealth management and investment planning. The opportunity to help raise funds for the Grizzly Athletics program by bringing folks together for fun and fellowship on the golf course is very gratifying. We look forward to seeing everyone on Oct. 2 for a great day!”
“We are grateful to Greg Camden, Shane Lunsford and Pete Sanfelippo at UBS for their support of the Grizzly Golf Classic,” said Rachel Peterson, director of development and annual giving at MSU-WP. “Although they are located at Chesterfield, Missouri, their ties to the West Plains community have created an interest in our programs, and we are fortunate to have them as part of our team.”
“I’d like to give a big shout-out and thank you to Greg Camden, Shane Lunsford and Pete Sanfelippo from UBS for their support as the presenting sponsor of the Grizzly Golf Classic this year,” MSU-WP Athletic Director Rusty Laverentz said. “Without their support and the support of many others, this tournament wouldn’t happen or be as good and successful as it is. Their support of Grizzly Athletics is greatly appreciated!”
Tournament details
Check-in for the tournament begins at 10:30 a.m. Participants will tee off at noon.
Golfers are welcome to practice their swings at the driving range with range balls prior to the event’s start time.
Lunch and premium Grizzly prizes will be provided to all participants. Cash prizes will be awarded to flight winners, and other prizes will be awarded to winners of the closest-to-the-pin and most accurate/longest drive contests.
Teams also may purchase a Grizz Pass. The pass will give team members access to participate in several side games which will give them an advantage, including four mulligans, organizers said.
To register a team for the event, visit WP.MissouriState.edu/GrizzlyGolf or call the MSU-WP university advancement office at 417-255-7923 or MSU-WP Athletic Director Rusty Laverentz at 417-255-7990. The cost is $150 per player or $450 per team.
Teams are encouraged to provide their own golf carts. Those needing to rent a cart should submit their cart reservation with their tournament registration and pay a $40 cart rental fee by Sept. 19.
Sponsor a Hole
Area businesses and individuals are welcome to sponsor a hole for $200. Other sponsorship opportunities also are available.
Those interested should contact the MSU-WP university advancement office at 417-255-7923 or 417-255-7234 for more information, or visit WP.MissouriState.edu/GrizzlyGolf for a full listing of sponsorship opportunities.
“We look forward to seeing a record number of teams out on the course Monday, Oct. 2!,” Laverentz said.
