URBANA, Ill. – The Illinois women’s golf program held its ninth annual Illini Women’s Golf Classic at the Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois in Urbana on Monday, Aug. 26. The field of 26 teams enjoyed a beautiful day on the course and raised money to benefit the 2024-25 Fighting Illini.
Making the event possible were Illini Sponsors Sullivan-Parkhill Automotive and UpClose Printing, Scoreboard and Lunch Sponsors Ronald and Paula Filler, Range Sponsors Ed and Doncy Beard and Janet and Steve Bowsher, and many others.
“Such an exciting start to the year,” head coach Renee Slone said. “We added a live auction to this year’s Classic which was a huge hit! Shout-out to Big Mike and his Mega Events team for bringing the energy and their assistance in providing a special experience for our supporters. Numbers are still being finalized but this will be our most successful Classic to date. We continue to have a strong alumnae showing, including this year’s overall champion team of Nora Lucas Klein, Maureen Liddy Strup, Hailey Koschmann Pearson and Crystal Smith Gantner.”
“A big thank you to Jim Buyze, Kathy Hug and Jennifer Tuttle, and the staffs at Atkins Golf Club and Oskee’s for their efforts in making the event a success. We are so grateful for all the volunteers, sponsors and participants in this year’s Classic and their support of Illinois Women’s Golf!”
Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to take part in a variety of on-course challenges such as the longest drive, closest second shot, and longest putt. Off the course, competitors had the opportunity to participate in the silent auction.
Following the tournament, Oskee’s provided dinner and awards were presented. Members of the 2024-25 Illini Women’s Golf Team were introduced to supporters, and the night concluded with the announcement of the silent auction winners.
Overall Tournament Winners
FIRST FLIGHT – FIRST PLACE Nora Klein, Maureen Strup, Hailey Pearson, Crystal Gantner (RRKY) – 55
FIRST FLIGHT – SECOND PLACE Mark Wisniewshi, Chris Shroyer, Jason Holdren, Spencer Fields (Busey Bank) – 58
SECOND FLIGHT – FIRST PLACE Ed McVey, Pete Piet, John Williamson, Gary Vidal (Constellation) – 63
SECOND FLIGHT – SECOND PLACE Janice Kimpel, Beth Ayotte, Jane Santogrossi, Becky Beach -…
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