AMHERST, N.Y. - Daemen College Director of Athletics Bridget Niland announced today that the Third Annual Wildcat Golf Classic presented by The Arthurs Malof Group at Morgan Stanley will take place on Thursday, August 13 at Glen Oak Golf Course in East Amherst, N.Y.  In an effort to maximize fundraising opportunities for student-athlete scholarships, programmatic support and capital enhancements, Daemen College is focusing on hosting one signature golf outing event this summer and will celebrate the continued successes of Daemen's intercollegiate athletics programs and the College's current transition to NCAA Division II.

"It's an exciting time for Daemen College Athletics and our annual Wildcat Golf Classic is our signature fundraising event," Niland said. "With the transition to one focused golf event, we are anticipating a sold-out field with participation from College alumni, former student-athletes, parents of our current student-athletes as well as sponsors and just fans in general. I'm excited to build on past success and provide a great day of golf and camaraderie for our dedicated supporters."

The Wildcat Golf Classic aims to benefit the Wildcat Athletics Association - the umbrella of financial support for Daemen College Athletics. Funds generated from the Wildcat Golf Classic help Daemen provide athletic scholarship money to well-deserving student-athletes, as well as supporting endeavors that directly impact the overall student-athlete experience.

The event will feature a 12 p.m. shotgun tee time, with accommodations for 144 golfers. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with access to the driving range.  A quick, barbecue-style lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. prior to the shotgun start. Cost for the event is $150 per golfer or $600 for a foursome. In addition to a full 18-hole round of golf, driving range and lunch, the registration fee also includes beverages on the course, an open bar and buffet dinner following golf and a tee gift. The tournament itself features a traditional four-man scramble format. No handicaps are needed for participation.  Glen Oak Golf Course is designed by Robert Trent Jones and Reed Jones and features GPS-equipped golf carts with Live GPS tournament leaderboard scoring on each cart.

A wide-array of sponsorship opportunities are also available for those wishing to make it a more corporate experience for themselves or area businesses. Sponsorships range from $200 to $2,500 and include various marketing elements.  Donations of gift certificates, sports equipment, game or event tickets and merchandise for use as raffle items will be accepted as well.

For those who may not be avid golfers, or just simply unavailable for the round of golf, the Wildcat Golf Classic is also offering a dinner-only option this year. At just $40, people wishing to show their support for the cause can join the group at the open bar, buffet dinner and awards reception which gets underway at approximately 5 p.m. on the Glen Oak patio.

"We are looking forward to making this the biggest Wildcat Golf Classic to date and becoming a signature golf outing event for Western New York, "Niland said.  "We appreciate the long-standing support from so many businesses and fans in our community."

To read more about the Wildcat Golf Classic, including information on how to register, check out the Wildcat Golf Classic brochure. For additional information, including how you or your business can make a donation, you can contact Dawn Reed, Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations, at 716-839-7684 or dreed@daemen.edu.