May 14, 2007

Adelphoi Golf Classic Showcases Pirate Alumni

The 22^nd annual Adelphoi Golf Classic is set for May 20, 21, and 22 at the prestigious Laurel Valley Golf Club and the Latrobe Country Club.

Various sponsorships are available including the PGA Elite Individual, Championship, Legends of Golf, and Sports Celebrity. Most of the sponsorships include golf, a gourmet luncheon buffet, and a golfer gift bag. The Sports Celebrity sponsorship provides golfers with opportunities to golf with Pittsburgh Pirates’ alumni Steve Blass, Dave Giusti, Bill Mazeroski (the 2007 recipient of the Arnold Palmer Spirit of Hope Award); Don Schwall, Rick Reuschel, Jim Sadowski, Bob Friend, and Joe Billetdeaux, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ director of alumni affairs, promotions and licensing.

“This event is the premier golf fundraiser in western Pennsylvania,” said John Rusbosin, co-chair of the Golf Classic. “All the dollars raised go straight to the Nellie Briles Fund for Adelphoi youth programs. Adelphoi was very fortunate to have Nellie involved and with his inspiration, we were able to attract some of the leading golf enthusiasts to help support our event.”

The association with former Pirate great, Nellie Briles, enabled Adelphoi to enlist the help of Pittsburgh Pirate alumni with the Golf Classic, Rusbosin noted.

“Adelphoi has also partnered with the PGA of America, the USGA, the 84 Lumber Classic, the Pete Dye Golf Classic and the Senior PGA Championship,” he added. “These partnerships with so many influential athletes and businesses have allowed us to continue sharing the story of helping Adelphoi youth.”

Reservations for the various golf sponsorships are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

“It’s so rewarding that we can have fun while we raise money for such a noble cause as the Nellie Briles Fund,” said Rusbosin.

For more information or to register for the Adelphoi Golf Classic, contact Carol Palcic, golf coordinator, at 724-836-5310 or carolp@adelphoivillage.org.