Coquese’s Drive for the Women’s Resource Center Golf Tournament Raises More Than $13,000

Tourney sees 115 golfers raise a record amount for the Centre County Women’s Resource Center

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.; August 21, 2009 - One hundred and fifteen golfers hit the links at the Penn State Blue Course for the Second 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 $13,241 from Washington to Centre County Women’s Resource Center (CCWRC) director Anne Ard.

The team of Marc Fetters, Joe Bergstrom, Tyler Hughes and Brian Short won first place gross posting an 18-under par 54, followed by the team of Mike Britt, Bruce Ellis, Kitt Stanton and Howie Lockett in second place with a score of 55. The team of Sue Cromwell, Karen Krupa, Lisa Mensinger and Jeanie Andrews won the women’s team prize with a 16-under par 56.

Big Ten Network analyst Vera Jones, one of the keynote speaker at the post-event dinner, announced that 50% of the net proceeds (approximately $4.50 per book) of the online sale of her new book “Play Through the Foul - Basketball Lessons for the Game of Life” will be donated to the Centre County Women’s Resource Center. Fans can visit www.verasvoiceworks.com, click “Buy Now” and fill out the form to buy the book. The purchaser must put “(PSU)” in the name box of the form to indicate they would like proceeds donated to the CCWRC.

Next year’s Coquese’s Drive for the Women’s Resource Center is slated for Friday, August 20 at the Penn State Blue Course. 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 1,500 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 or 814-863-1000. Season tickets are $117 for adults, $52 for youth and $91 for seniors. Penn State fans that attend the Indiana football game can use their football ticket to receive buy one ticket, get one free ticket for the Lady Lions’ game against NJIT on Sat., Nov. 15.

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2009 Coquese’s Drive for the Women’s Resource Center Award Winners
Team Gross
1st place with a score of 54 – Marc Fetters, Joe Bergstrom, Tyler Hughes, Brian Short
2nd place with a score of 55 – Mike Britt, Bruce Ellis, Kitt Stanton, Howie Lockett
3rd place with a score of 56 – Don Farrell, Carl Williams, Ken Miller, Doug Brooks

Women’s Team Gross
1st place with a score of 56 – Sue Cromwell, Karen Krupa, Lisa Mensiger, Jeanie Andrews

Individual Skill Prizes
Closest to the Pin (#4) – Ken Miller (4’10”)
Closest to the Pin (#8) – Ken Miller (8’10”)
Closest to the Pin (#14) – Jen Lee (0’10”)
Closest to the Pin (#17) – Jerry Fisher (6’11”)
Longest Drive – Mo Witters
Closest to the String – John Toppin (0’4”)

—LADY LIONS—