22nd Annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic

The 22nd Annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Penn State Golf Courses. Register online or contact The Foundation at 814.234.6777 or foundation@mountnittany.org.

One registered golfer will go home the winner of a brand new Chevrolet Cruze or Colorado Truck or $10,000 cash--Winner's choice! All golfers will enjoy a round of golf, commemorative gift (courtesy of FreemanWhite), Subway lunch, on-course refreshments, post-play reception, and Awards dinner (sponsored by C.A. Curtze).

In addition to one golfer going home a little richer, team prizes for each flight will be awarded to the 16 winning teams placing 1-4 in both net and gross scores on each course. Individual skill prizes will also be awarded for each course for the longest drive, straightest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt.

CLOSEST TO THE PIN CONTEST
Sponsored by Brookline
The top 9 closest to the pin wnners will participate in a shoot out from 100 yards after tournament play. The top three winners will be awarded cash prizes; 1st place - $200; 2nd Place - $100; 3rd Place - $50.

Last year's tournament hosted 60 foursomes--240 players--and over 100 volunteers. Another big winner was Joe D'Elia, who won the grand prize--a car or cash giveaway. Joe chose the $10,000 cash prize and gave a portion back to The Foundation and designated it to the Shaner Cancer Pavilion.

"I am grateful for the support of our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who have helped make this event our most successful tournament to date. The new cancer pavilion will allow for a multi-discliplinary approach to cancer care in the outstanding facility currently being constructed at the Medical Center while also enhancing recruitment opportunity for Mount Nittany Health System," said John B. Cox, MD, Golf Classic Chair.

The Shaner Cancer Pavilion will house radiation oncology, medical oncology, examination space, and 19 private chemotherapy suites. It will also feature special amenitites like a large resource room for patients and families; space for integrative services such as rehabilitation and nutritional constultations; private and quiet waiting areas in addition to public waiting areas; and a dedicated pharmacy.

Over the past 21 years, the Golf Classic has raised $1.5 million to support critical programs and equipment purchases at Mount Nittany Medical Center.