OREM, Utah — The 32nd annual Wolverine Club Golf Classic was held Monday at The Links at Sleepy Ridge, raising funds for the Utah Valley University student-athlete scholarship fund.
Coaches and student-athletes representing UVU's 16 NCAA Division I programs attended the event and interacted with Wolverine Club members through games, giveaways, instruction and encouragement throughout the day.
Walmart donated breakfast, Tucanos Brazilian Grill provided lunch, and Pepsi sponsored beverages. Additional event sponsors included UCCU, Sirq Construction, Rocky Mountain Power, Minky Couture, Intermountain Health, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, The Green on Campus Drive, UVU Alumni, Musco Lighting, Greater Zion, BSN and UVU Exercise Science.
The team of Blake Beck, Landon Johnson, Todd Nelson and Jason White won the tournament for the second consecutive year, prevailing in a playoff on the 16th hole after carding a 26-under-par 46. The victory marks the team's second straight championship after also capturing last year's title. The group has finished second or better in each of the past three tournaments.
The team led by Sara Ofahengaue finished second after also shooting a 26-under-par 46, while Dave Rogers, Kurt Merrill, Tim Lowry and Aaron Smith placed third with a 24-under-par 48.
In the individual contests, Heath Westfall won the Longest Drive competition, while Toby Bowling claimed the Closest to the Pin title.
For more information about the Wolverine Club or to support UVU athletic scholarships, visit GoUVU.com/WolverineClub.
