Big Turnout Expected For 14th Annual Ferris State Men's Basketball Golf Outing
2017 Men's Basketball Alumni & Friends Outing
July 26, 2017
Katke Golf Course
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Big Rapids, Mich. - Another record turnout is expected and limited availability already remains for the 14th annual Ferris State University Men's Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Outing will be held Wednesday, July 26, at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Mich.
All Bulldog fans and friends are invited to take part in the four-person scramble, which serves as one of the program's primary fundraising events. The 18-hole outing will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m., and a 9:45 a.m. rules meeting followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
"I'm looking forward to another great outing and celebrating a historic season of Bulldog Basketball," said FSU head coach Andy Bronkema. "The golf outing is always a great way to catch up with alumni and friends while building support for our program. I'm expecting record numbers and the support we receive thru this event is extremely important in our quest to reach the Elite Eight."
More than 100 golfers have took part in the event each of the last four years as the annual outing continues to grow, including nearly 150 golfers last year.
The entry fee, which is $90 per person or $360 a team, includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, a postgame luncheon at Buffalo Wild Wings following play, raffle, silent auction and many other activities throughout the round. A great package of team and individual prizes will also be awarded. In addition, members of the Bulldog men's basketball program and various FSU Athletics Department staff will be on hand throughout the day.
Business and individual sponsorships are also available, including tee sponsorships ($125) or a corporate package that includes a foursome and a tee sponsorship for $450. All proceeds from the outing support the men's basketball program.
For more information regarding either the outing or to register, please contact Head Coach Andy Bronkema in the FSU Men's Basketball Office by calling (231) 437-0567. A registration form can also be downloaded from this page and online payment is available. Deadline for registration is July 21 or while availability remains.
More information on Katke Golf Course can be found at www.katkegolf.com.
Ferris State's Katke Golf Course ranks among the finest University-owned golf courses in the United States. The course covers over 6,847 yards and is the highest point in Mecosta County, helping to define the scenic West Michigan landscape. Katke has won the Mecosta Country Peoples' Choice Awards for favorite golf range and favorite golf course in the area in recent years.
Designed by Robert Beard, Katke Golf Course opened for public play in 1974. The golf course has undergone some major renovations since 2004. Katke is a true test for any caliber of player.
This past season, Ferris State set a school record by winning 28 games, which represents the most wins in nearly 90 seasons of Bulldog Basketball. FSU also won the GLIAC Regular-Season and Tournament Championships in the same year for the first time in school history. The league tourney title was FSU's third in a row as the Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. FSU also won a school-record 18 conference games this past year.
FSU has made three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, claimed three consecutive GLIAC Tournament Championships, twice reached the NCAA Midwest Region semifinals, claimed a league regular-season title and also reached the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen once in the past four years. The Bulldogs have also been ranked in the top 25 nationally each of the last three years and led the nation in blocked shots each of the past two campaigns.
Over the last three seasons, the Bulldogs own a 75-24 overall record, which represents the greatest three-run year in school history.