St. Edward’s University Holds Inaugural Golf Tournament

St. Edward’s University is proud to announce its first golf tournament to benefit all 14 varsity athletic teams. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the public is invited to play scramble golf with coaches, win fabulous prizes and support the university’s varsity athletics program. Following an afternoon of golf, St. Edward’s alumnus Erin Hogan, ’96, morning show personality for AM 1300 The Zone, will host an awards dinner with live music by the Onion Creek Crawdaddies, prizes and an auction.

• Who: St. Edward’s University
• What: “Hilltopper Golf Tournament”, benefiting the varsity athletic teams
• When: Tuesday, Oct. 25. Lunch and driving range at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m., reception and dinner following at approximately 6 p.m.
• Where: The Golf Club at Circle C, 7401 Highway 45
• Cost: Open to the public. $150 per person includes greens fees and cart, unlimited range balls, lunch and awards dinner

For more information, contact 448-8740 or mias@admin.stedwards.edu

About Varsity Athletics at St. Edward’s University: Intercollegiate athletics play an active role in the co-curricular life of many students. The university fields men’s intercollegiate teams in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer and tennis. Women compete at the intercollegiate level in basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. St. Edward's University is ranked 10th in the nation among NCAA Division II schools in the 2005 Collegiate Power Rankings released by the National Collegiate Scouting Association.

About The Golf Club at Circle C: Originally opened in 1992 and located in Southwest Austin, Texas, 15 minutes from downtown on 160 acres of flowing Hill Country, this 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed daily fee public golf course provides a unique and memorable experience that exceeds the expectations of both members and guests. Led by an experienced team of professionals in the hospitality and professional golf industry, the Golf Club at Circle C offers not only a complete golf experience including a full range of tournament services but also a full-service clubhouse and grill, pro shop, excellence in instruction for adults and juniors as well as hosting and catering for events including business outings and social functions such as weddings and rehearsal dinners.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University has been named as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2006 by U.S. News & World Report and was selected by The Princeton Review for inclusion in the guide Colleges with a Conscience.
St. Edward’s is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university of more than 4,900 students located in Austin, Texas.

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