MOBILE, Ala. – Pack your golf clubs and mark your calendar for the 26th annual University of Mobile Alumni & Friends Golf Classic coming to Heron Lakes Country Club on Friday, Oct. 25.
This year’s event is teeing up more than just a day of fellowship, fun and friendly competition on the green. For the 26thyear, the University of Mobile Alumni & Friends Golf Classic is giving tournament players an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of college students who are pursuing God’s calling for their lives at the Christian university.
Proceeds from the fundraising event go toward supporting scholarships and programs that benefit students at the University of Mobile.
Register or Become a Sponsor Today
Brian Boyle, vice president for advancement and a UM alumnus, said the golf tournament offers alumni a great way to reconnect with former classmates while supporting their alma mater and future alumni.
It is also a prime opportunity for businesses and organizations to partner with the university by becoming an official event sponsor. Sponsors will enjoy a great day of golf while gaining valuable exposure to a diverse audience of university alumni, community leaders, and friends of the institution while empowering future generations of leaders in health care, education, business, the arts and more.
To register an individual or team, or learn about available sponsorship opportunities, visit umobile.edu/mobileclassic or contact the university’s Office for Advancement at 251.442.2913.
A Winning Combination
Boyle said this year’s golf tournament is “a milestone event that not only represents over a quarter-century of alumni and community support, but also showcases our shared commitment to making a difference.”
A day on the course, good company, a worthy cause and an enjoyable luncheon complete with prizes is a win-win combination for participants. The four-man scramble format is a player favorite, and there are a variety of opportunities to win, including a longest drive and closest to the pin contest, with special awards for the top three finishing teams. A hole-in-one could win one lucky golfer a brand new car, courtesy of Bullard Automotive.
Sign up today at umobile.edu/mobileclassic.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.