Caption: Juan M. Garcia plays in last year’s Hispanic Golf Tournament. Photo: Mimi Ko Cruz Download Photo
Teeing Up for Scholarships
Annual Hispanic Golf Tournament Benefits CSUF Students
April 5, 2012 :: No. 133
What:
The 25th annual Hispanic Scholarship Golf Tournament, which raises funds for Cal State Fullerton students, will take place April 20. The event is open to the public.
When:
April 20
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where:
Black Gold Golf Club
1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, 92886
Why:
“Today’s economic climate makes it tough for low-income students to pursue their college degrees, so we want to help as much as possible,” said Silas H. Abrego, interim vice president for student affairs and a tournament founder. “Paying for a college education continues to be challenging. The cost of higher education has increased rapidly, but the family median income has not kept pace. And, affordability still is a concern for many students. The tournament is one way we support them.”
Donations:
This year’s tournament goal is to raise $125,000. Fees to participate in the tournament are $375 per person to play and have lunch and dinner. A foursome is $1,500. Dinner alone is $50 and platinum-level sponsorship is $10,000.
Background:
The first tournament in 1987 raised $12,000. Last year, the tournament raised $108,000, and 80 students each received a $1,500 scholarship. To date, about 1,000 students have benefited from the scholarships, which have totaled more than $1 million.
Additional:
Tournament organizers are encouraging students and alumni who have benefited from the scholarships to join the event’s Facebook page and post their stories about how the scholarships helped them.
More Information:
Visit the event website or contact Diana Avendaño at 657-278‐2486 or davendano@fullerton.edu.
Media Contact:
Mimi Ko Cruz, 657-278-7586, mkocruz@fullerton.edu
