Waves to Host Rooney Memorial Golf Tournament in November
9/22/2016 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
MALIBU, Calif. -- The Pepperdine baseball team will hold its annual Patrick Rooney Memorial Golf Tournament on November 10 at Moorpark Country Club.
Check-in time for the foursome scramble is 9 a.m. with a shotgun start set for 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded following the 4:30 p.m. buffet dinner to the winning team as well as those who win the "Closest to the Pin" and "Longest Drive" contests, as well as others. The entry fee is $225 per player. A silent auction also will take place throughout the day. This year's items include sports memorabilia, golf amenities, baseball merchandise, sportswear, dinners for two and other exciting items. For more information on the tournament, an entry form and directions to the Moorpark Country Club, see the attached pdf.
The Patrick Rooney Memorial Golf Tournament is named in honor of the former Waves' third baseman, who died alongside his father, Bill, in a tragic plane crash during the winter of 2010. Rooney played at Pepperdine from 2002 to 2005 and helped lead the Waves to a pair of West Coast Conference titles and three NCAA Regional berths. Patrick continued to support the program following graduation by participating in the team's annual golf tournaments.
All funds raised support the ongoing development of the Pepperdine baseball team and its facilities. The Waves have made significant upgrades to Eddy D. Field Stadium each of the past 11 years, earning their facility rave reviews as "the most beautiful stadium in the country." Many of the upgrades have brought a more professional feel to the complex, including recent renovations to the clubhouse. The fundraising efforts also allow the Waves to travel all of their team on special trips and gain valuable experiences during their collegiate careers.
The Waves traveled to Taiwan in 2013, playing in the inaugural Formosa Cup against collegiate teams from Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The team is currently fundraising for another foreign tour in the future. This is a unique experience that Head Coach Rick Hirtensteiner and his staff value as life-changing and hope to be able to share with future generations of Waves baseball student-athletes.
