Golfers set to take the course for James D. Gallagher Memorial Golf Tournament this Monday at Pocono Farms
The outing marks the second year PSU Scranton Athletics will host the team fundraiser
Tobyhanna, PA - Sixty-eight golfers will be teeing off on Monday morning at Pocono Farms Country Club as part of the James D. Gallagher Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by Penn State Scranton Athletics. The outing, which marks its second year hosted by the athletic department, aims to raise funds for its 13 varsity programs to support team travel, special events, tournaments and spring training.
Participants are invited to breakfast and registration beginning at 8:30 am and the 17 teams will hit the links for a shot gun start at 10:00 am. The 18-hole PGA level course in Tobyhanna is complete with scenic views and boasts a challenging and enjoyable experience for all levels of golfers. Along the course, golfers will have an opportunity to participate in contests such as longest drive, closest to the pin and last years most popular - the marshmallow drive- where golfers attempt the longest drive with a giant puff marshmallow. Players and guests will also have the opportunity to purchase a variety of tickets for raffles, 50/50 and mulligans. The event will culminate with a BBQ and awards ceremony which will award top teams, contest winners and raffle baskets.
Named in honor of former Penn State Scranton CEO Dr. James D. Gallagher, this years tournament is supported by over 20 local sponsors including Kost Tire and Auto, B&E Dimensional Stone and the Family of Jim Gallagher with raffle baskets from Starbucks, Crunch Fitness and Brucelli's Adverstising, to name a few. Monday's weather on the course is expected to be partly cloudy and 87 degrees with winds at 5 mph. For course directions, yaradge cards and hole-by-hole photos visit Pocono Farms Country Club online at https://poconofarms.com/golf/.
Still interested in supporting the tournament? Visit our registration and sponsor page https://web.cvent.com/event/b7d4be93-754d-46a9-b6f5-22efd3133356/summary?i=8F51EAE4-0AF2-4476-8AA6-3AE345CC54A4&locale=en-US&tm=CdfkwyBoX5_KD0kWw6Y2Rs5fLSgj5_IEov_ZSQ2_u9I.