Friday, April 11, 2008

Monte Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament

Arkansas-Pine Bluff head coach Monte Coleman and the Golden Lion Athletic Department will hold the first Monte Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament and Meet and Greet reception on Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13 at the Pine Bluff Country Club.

Celebrities expected to attend this year’s tournament include NBA greats Scottie Pippen, John Starks and Dennis Scott; and former NFL stars Darrell Green, Art Monk, Charles Mann, Tony Peters, Ken Coffey, Jay Novacek and Eddie Payton.

This year’s tournament begins at 8 a.m. on June 13 with the women’s flight, followed by the men’s flight beginning at noon. There is a $100 entry fee for all participants and that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a commemorative gift bag. Additionally there will be prizes available for the first through third place finishers along with closest to the pin and longest drive.

There will also be a silent auction with various pieces of autographed sports memorabilia set to be auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting the UAPB Football Program. In addition to the tournament, there will also be a Meet and Greet Reception on June 12 at the Pine Bluff Country Club beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Interested parties, whether to play in the tournament or become a sponsor, can contact either Coleman at (870) 575-8664 or UAPB Athletic Director Skip Perkins at (870) 575-8675 for more information. Spaces are limited.

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