Port Washington, N.Y. - Adelphi University athletics hosted its ninth annual Janet L. Ficke Golf Classic at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, N.Y. on Monday, July 22. In what proved to be another successful year, the outing brought in $15,000, which will be split between Adelphi's women's athletic programs and the Panther Statue intiative.

"Thank you to all the alumni, friends and Panther Club members who participated in the Ninth Annual Janet L. Ficke Golf Outing," stated Director of Athletics and Recreation, Danny McCabe. "The Golf Committee did another outstanding job hosting a fun day at Harbor Links.  Funds raised through the golf outing will go towards enhancing our women's sports programs at Adelphi and it was great to see so many folks come out to support Panther Athletics."

Nearly, 100 golfers took part in the outing and, despite the afternoon rain, enjoyed the day's events, which began with a Judy Salerno '66 sponsored brunch in the clubhouse at the Links and a shotgun start on the course at noon. Despite heavy rain in the middle of the afternoon, the weather held up and allowed for each of the 23 groups to complete the 18 holes before heading back to the clubhouse for a cocktail hour which was sponsored by F&F Roofing and Watral Brothers Inc.

"Rain did not dampen the enthusiasm and generosity of the golfers or the volunteers," stated Janet L. Ficke, former coach and longtime friend and supporter of Adelphi athletics. "And for that, I thank and applaud them."

The Champions dinner began at 5:30 with remarks from Assistant Athletic Director and Event Manager, Georgette D. Brown and continued with comments from Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, former Athletic Director Robert Hartwell, and concluded with McCabe. Following dinner was the drawing for over 60 raffle prizes as well as the announcement of the silent auction winners and 50/50 which reached nearly $7,000.

"We appreciate the level of commitment from every sponsor, donor, and participant each year" said Brown. "This is an event that we are extremely proud of and our women's programs continue to excel because of these generous contributions." 

Adelphi University would like to thank the following corporate sponsors for making the Janet L. Ficke Golf Classic a continued success:

Corporate Sponsors
Golf Shirt Sponsor - South Shore Outdoor
Printing Sponsor - AJ Bart & Sons
Adidas Bag Giveaways - Dana Pump
Beverage Cart Sponsor - Bella Totino '87
Save the Date Sponsor - Adelphi University's Panther Club
Hole in One Car Insurance Sponsor - Environmental Energy Corp
Cocktail Hour Sponsor - Watral Brothers Inc.
Cocktail Hour Sponsor - F & F Roofing
Golf Towel & Golf Tee Sponsor - Ultimate Promotions
Brunch Sponsor - Judy Salerno
Halfway Grill Sponsor - Olympic Den
Photography Sponsor - Superior Mechanical Corp
Ball Markers Sponsor - Superior Mechanical Corp
Putting Green Sponsor - Advantage Sport & Fitness
Putting Green Sponsor - VHB Engineering
Putting Green Sponsor - Cassone Leasing Inc
Driving Range Sponsor - Lizardos Engineering
Driving Range Sponsor - Baer's Rug & Linoleum Company, Inc.
Beat the Pro Sponsor - Admiral Craft
Bag Tag Sponsor - VDM Mason Corp
Hole in One Sponsor - Hempstead Ford

Tee Sign Sponsors
- Cindy Lewis & Judy Salerno
- Halliday Financial Group
- Storr Tractor Company
- Thomas Stefanek
- Salon Astarte
- James Wiesenfeld
- Bob Gary
- Victoria Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. Inc.
- Eric Piper Class of '56
- Trane Company
- Rosalia Gioia
- Bob & Mary Lou Ficke

Donations
- Angela & Scott Jaggar
- Esther Goodcuff
- Environmental Energy Corp
- Dutchess Neurology PLLC
- Louise Stoeber
- Jean Vogeley
- Jesse Maclean Hall
 
Next year's event is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2014, at Harbor Links.