Friday, May 21, 2004

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold its first annual All-Sport Golf Tournament on June 12 at the Cattails at Meadowview in Kingsport, Tenn. The tournament will be in honor of the late Tim Mullins, ETSU's former compliance coordinator. The event - which will benefit the ETSU Pirate Club Scholarship Fund - will bring together fans and alumni of the Buccaneers, current ETSU student-athletes and coaches, and the program's administrative staff for a day of socializing on the golf course. Festivities will begin at 7 a.m. with a continental breakfast, followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start, and lunch will follow at noon along with the awarding of prizes. ETSU athletes and coaches will be available to sign autographs and mingle with supporters. Individuals wishing to support the tournament can do so by playing -- $100 (individual), $400 (four-man team) - or becoming a hole sponsor ($250). All hole sponsorships come with a spot for one player in the tournament. To make reservations, contact the Pirate Club at 439-439-8398.