St. Bonaventure alumni and fans enjoyed a day of golf and camaraderie at the annual Golf with the Bonnies in Rochester tournament held Monday, June 8 at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor. The tournament's presenting sponsor was Val Pak of Rochester.
The team of Jon Matt, Mike Matt, Jon Gonzalez and Mark Rizzolo finished in first place with a score of 56 (16 under par). Second place went to the team of Bill Woodard, Dan Clifton, Pat Dolan and R.J. Tuschong (14 under) while the trio of Chuck Frawley, Mike Stets and Ken Brankline placed third.
The long drive winners were Jon Matt and Melinda Paltridge. Brankline, Stetz, John Ward and Colin Barber won closest-to-the-pins.
St. Bonaventure Athletics recognizes the following businesses and individuals who supported Golf with the Bonnies in Rochester through sponsorships and/or donations:
Contest & Promotional Sponsors:
Tournament Presenting Sponsor – Val Pak of Rochester
Putting Contest – Toshiba (Steve Harrison was the winner)
Auction and/or prize donors: Allen's Wines & Liquors (Vic Vena), Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bisons, M&T Bank, Gerry Helper, Vinny Moscatello, Pepsi, Toshiba, Ravenwood Pro Shop, and the St. Bonaventure men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, women's lacrosse, men's lacrosse, and swimming and diving teams
Hole Sponsors: Pennylane Printing (Steve Harrison), Bill Gray's (Jon Gonzalez), Ken Picciano & Team Unfurl, Niagara Scenic Tours, Mood Consulting (Steve Malley), Ross Associates (Bob Ross), Bill & Kathy Woodard, Lake Beverage Corporation (Jay Barber), and Father Ross Chamberland, OFM.
All proceeds from Golf with the Bonnies benefit the Bonnies Athletic Fund (BAF).