Aug 16, 2013
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - One hundred fifteen golfers hit the links at the Penn State Blue Course for the Sixth Annual Coquese's Drive for the Women's Resource Center, hosted by Lady Lion head coach Coquese Washington on Friday. The event was capped off with the presentation of a check for $18,334 from Washington to Centre County Women's Resource Center (CCWRC) director Anne Ard.
Blake Gall, Dave Hellyer, Patrick Bisbey and Dick Althouse won first place on in the open division with a 14-under par 58, while Joan Ritchie, Karen Krupa, Sue Cromwell and Jeanne Andrews claimed top prize in the women's division with an eight-under par 64. Second place in the open division went to Phillip Kimball, James Kohler, Tom Deter and Mike Seidel with a 59 and match of cards. Second place in the women's division went to Karen Taphorn, Kay Kustanbauter, Alice Clark and Diane Romano with a 68.
For the second time in Coquese's Drive history, a golfer had a hole in one. This year, James Moore knocked in the hole in one on the eighth hole to win closest to the pin. In addition to Moore, Jim McCormick (#4; 3'8"), Larry Craig (#14; 2'9") and Bob Cornwall (#17; 6'9") each won closest to the pin prizes, while Steve Moyer and Casey Keiber claimed the men's and women's longest drives, respectively.
The Centre County Women's Resource Center will continue to accept online donation for Coquese's Drive until August 31. Visit www.GoPSUsports.com/coquesesdrive and click on the donate button to give online.
Next year's Coquese's Drive date will be announced in the future. For more information on Coquese's Drive for the Women's Resource Center, visit www.GoPSUsports.com/coquesesdrive.
The Centre County Women's Resource Center provides services for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence. Counselor/Advocates are available 24 hours a day. There is no cost involved and all services are private.
The CCWRC provided services for 1,300 people last year in Centre County. Domestic and sexual violence happens to millions of people every year; from every religion, race, and economic class, in rural areas and cities, those with a college degree and in elementary school. Domestic and Sexual Violence effects someone you know!
Lady Lion Basketball season tickets are available by calling 1-800-NITTANY. Season tickets are $99 for adults and $50 for youth (12 and under), this includes a Nittany Lion Kids Club Membership for 2012-13. The PNC Flex Books are available again this year for $99. The Flex Book gives fans 12 vouchers, 10 that can be redeemed in any combination for Nittany Lion and Lady Lion Basketball tickets throughout the year and two extra vouchers for the Nittany Lions' Coaches Vs. Cancer game and the Lady Lions' Pink Zone game.
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2013 Coquese's Drive for the Women's Resource Center Award Winners
Team Awards
Open Division
1st place with a score of 58 - Blake Gall, Dave Hellyer, Patrick Bisbey, Dick Althouse
2nd place with a score of 59 (match of cards) - Phillip Kimball, James Kohler, Tom Deter, Mike Seidel
3rd place with a score of 59 (match of cards) - Jim McCormick, Joanne McCormick, Richard Fletcher, Susan Fletcher
4th place with a score of 60 (match of cards) - Mike Britt, Jerry Fisher, Larry Craig, Lockett
Women's Division
1st place with a score of 64 - Joan Ritchie, Karen Krupa, Sue Cromwell, Jeanne Andrews
2nd place with a score of 68 - Karen Taphorn, Kay Kustanbauter, Alice Clark, Diane Romano
Individual Skill Prizes
Closest to the Pin (#4) - Jim McCormick (3'8")
Closest to the Pin (#8) - James Moore (HOLE IN ONE)
Closest to the Pin (#14) - Larry Craig (2'8")
Closest to the Pin (#17) - Bob Cornwall (6'9")
Men's Longest Drive - Steve Moyer
Women's Longest Drive - Casey Keiber