ESU Foundation Celebrates 26th Annual Golf Classic to Benefit Prince Hall Scholarship Fund

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, the ESU Foundation and the Prince Hall School of Philadelphia, Pa., are teaming up to host the 26th Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic to benefit the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship Fund on August 1, 2016, at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa.

Pennsylvania State Rep. Dwight Evans, 203rd District of Philadelphia, is the honorary chair and Sharon Patton-Thaxton, former principal of the Prince Hall School, is the event’s honorary co-chair.

The tournament will be a four-person scramble format. Participants can create their own team, or sign up as single golfers who will be paired with other players. Tournament day check-in, a continental breakfast and team photos begin at 10 a.m. The shotgun start begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament will conclude with a luncheon at 4 p.m. in the Maple/Pine Room at the Mount Airy Casino Resort. Registration fees are $125 per golfer and include green fees, carts, group photo and luncheon. Foursome cost is $450 and the luncheon only is $50. Prizes include a long drive contest, and a closest to pin prize. For more information and to register online, go to www.esufoundation.org/princehall2016.

Non-golfers are welcome and can enjoy the casino, pool, spa and salon, plus restaurant choices from casual to fine dining. Visit www.mountainairycasino.com or call 1-877-682-4791 for reservations and accommodations. The Mount Airy Casino Resort is located at 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, Pa.

In 1988, ESU adopted the Prince Hall Elementary School serving the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, Pa. The partnership established the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship Fund at the ESU Foundation which is awarded to Prince Hall scholars who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and a strong civic responsibility. Since its inception, 16 Prince Hall scholars have graduated from ESU thanks to this scholarship.

For More Information

For information on the golf classic, contact Emily Brennan, special events coordinator at the ESU Office of University Advancement, at ebrennan8@esu.edu or 570-422-3156. For event sponsorship information, contact Lianna DeSantis, director of corporate and foundation relations, at ldesantis1@esu.edu or 570-422-3179.