Rider’s 34th Annual Athletics Golf Gala to benefit its D-I varsity programs

LAWRENCE, N.J. – For the 16th consecutive year, Rider University’s 34th Annual Athletics Golf Gala will be held at Old York Country Club in Chesterfield, Monday, and will benefit Rider’s 20 NCAA Division I varsity programs.

In 1985, the Golf Gala originated at Rider as a means to increase support for the University’s athletics, its programs, and most importantly, its student athletes, according to a statement from Don Harnum, Rider University athletic director.

Harnum also wrote that, “since the Gala’s inception, many improvements have been made in the areas of information technology, facilities, equipment, team travel, uniforms, team rooms and more.”

On Monday, golfers will have choices between two shotgun start times at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The golf fee will include Rider or Adidas sportswear and other participant gifts, greens and cart fees, souvenir foursome photos, refreshments on the course, breakfast or lunch in the morning, and lunch or dinner in the afternoon.

After the golf session, there will be a cocktail hour, dinner, awards ceremony, raffle prize giveaway, and the annual silent auction.

This year, Rider Athletics Golf Gala will offer a discounted rate for Broncs of the Last Decade (BOLD) alumni, which will include all the participants’ gifts, breakfast and lunch in the morning session only.

BOLD alumni may register and play in the afternoon, but will be charged the full registration fee.

If you are interested in participating as a golfer or attending the dinner contact Lynn Rugg at 609-895-5778, or via email at lrugg@rider.edu. Online registration is also available at GoBroncs.com.

To participate in corporate sponsorship opportunities, or provide raffle prizes, or silent auction donations, please call Karin Torchia, Rider senior associate director of athletics at 609-896-5249, or by email at ktorchia@rider.edu.