Among the guest golfers for the day are Bobby Richardson, USC’s most recent 2004 inductee into The Hall of Fame; J.R. Berry, WLTX news co-anchor; Kristi Coggins, USC’s Women’s Golf Coach; and Katherine Turbeville, Coggins’ assistant. Presenting sponsor of the event is Russell and Jeffcoat Realtors Inc.

The tournament, which is the USC Sumter Alumni Association’s primary fund-raising event, will be held at Sunset Country Club at 1005 Golfcrest Road in Sumter.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. This is a three-person Captain’s Choice format. The $75 registration fee includes green fees, cart, range balls, tailgate party tickets (dinner catered and sponsored by Outback Steak House), gift bags, lunch at the golf course, and beverages.

Registration deadline is Nov. 8. The event is limited to 108 golfers.

“South Carolina’s Largest Indoor Tailgate Party" will begin at 6:30 p.m. in USC Sumter’s Nettles Building Gymnasium. Sponsors and golfers may bring their spouse or guest, golf, and then enjoy the festivities at the tailgate party. The Sumter High School Pep Band, along with Tiger and Cocky, will perform to welcome all fans. Outback Steakhouse will sponsor and cater a dinner featuring steak and chicken, Blooming Onions, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, rolls, and cheesecake. Tailgate party tickets for adults are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Tickets for children ages six to 12 are $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Children under six are free. Awards will be presented at the tailgate party.

For more information about these events, or to register, call Gala Corcoran, alumni relations director, by phone at 803-938-3851, by e-mail at Corcoran@uscsumter.edu, or by fax at 803-775-2180.

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