The NKT Fall Classic Golf Tournament Slated for September 25
Slippery Rock University would like to invite you or your golf team to golf in this year's N.Kerr Thompson (NKT) Fall Classic Golf Tournament to raise money for student scholarships. The outing will be a scramble format and will take place on Friday, September 25, at the Grove City Country Club, Grove City.
This year marks the first time that we have merged two great golf outings, the NKT Golf Classic and The Fall Classic, into one larger outing. This goal of this event is to raise money for needy students to attend Slippery Rock University and complete their education. We welcome all golfers and corporate sponsors and will be offering many great skill prizes and sports memorabilia auction items. Prizes and events include:
- Team prizes for Men, Women and Mixed
- Hole-in-One Prizes
- Contest Holes and Raffle Prizes
- Complimentary Commemorative Golf Head Cover
- Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction
- Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments Provided
To register online, go to http://rockalumnicafe.com/NKTFC09 or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@sru.edu or 1-800-GET-ROCK. Please indicate whether you wish to be placed in a foursome or include the names of everyone on your team. Registration information:
- Individual Golfer - $140
- Foursome - $560
- Dinner/Awards Ceremony Only - $20
For more information about the golf outing, please contact Michael Saraka, Director of Alumni Relations, at 724-738-2018 or michael.saraka@sru.edu.
For information about corporate sponsorships, please contact William Richter, Major Gift Officer for Athletics, at 724-738-2387 or william.richter@sru.edu.
We hope to see you on the golf course on September 25.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF
GROVE CITY COUNTRY CLUB
On December 3, 1903, the Barmore Lake Association was formed for the purpose of maintaining a public park and facilities for skating, boating, trotting and other athletic sports as well as clubs for the preservation of fish and game. With little income over the years, debts began to mount. The Barmore Lake Association owed a mortgage of $2,900.00 by 1915. It became apparent that a change in ownership was needed for the property.
In June 1917 (one month after the United States declared war in the World War I) 107 subscribers signed the charter for a new “Grove City Country Club” and the transition of ownership was complete. In 1918 the dues for Club Membership were $5.00 per year. During World War II, the area now known as the picnic grounds was an orchard and members planted “Victory Gardens” along the driving range.
There were numerous property acquisitions throughout the years that culminated in the expansion of the golf course in the 1990s. In 1996, the “new nine” was added. Designed by John Ponko this project completed the Club’s transition to an 18-hole golf course.
The 18-hole "Grove City" course at the Grove City Country Club facility in Grove City, Pennsylvania features 6,647 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.3 and it has a slope rating of 135 on Bent grass.