Bucknell University Athletics
Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Golf Tournament a Success
7/31/2003 8:00:00 AM | Football
July 31, 2003
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- More than 160 golfers returned to campus on Monday for the Eighth Annual Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Classic. The premier highlight of the Bucknell football program's offseason, the event attracted a diverse mix of former Bison players and coaches, along with numerous fans and supporters of the program.
The tournament was founded by former Bucknell head football coach Tom Gadd, and it has developed into a fun annual event. The weekend also includes a Sunday night dinner that includes a season preview from the coaching staff along with a raffle and silent auction.
In the tournament's second year, Gadd named the event after good friend Bud Ranck, who had died earlier that year. To memorialize Gadd after his passing this past March, the Ranck family announced Sunday evening that the tournament will now bear the names of both Bud Ranck and Tom Gadd.
Another highlight of the Sunday dinner is the announcement of the Bud Ranck Award winner, which honors annually an outstanding supporter of the Bucknell football program. This year's winner was George Burman '74, a longtime supporter of Bison Athletics, a close friend to Tom Gadd, and for the last six seasons, the color analyst for Bucknell football games on the Bison Sports Network.
Following are the golf award winners from the Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Tournament:
Low Gross
First Place: (53) Jeff Ranck, J.R. Ranck, Matt Cramer, Gale Reish; Second Place: (59) Mike Winn, Ray Moyer, Bob Musser, Chris Bailey.
Low Net
First Place: (51.5) Jon Terry, Jeff Csernica, Bo Smolka, Chip Marrara; Second Place: (54.3) Rick Cerretani, Dave Helfrich, Dave Margolis, Al Jackson.
Senior Division
First Place: (52.7) Sam Havrilak, Frank Arentowicz, Tom Fallon, Bob Miller; Second Place: (54.6) J.D. Smith, Ron Kinsey, Jack Eachus, Bob McMillan.
Masters Division
First Place: (53.3) John Sommers, Rick Elliott, Ed Reitzel, Ken Twiford; Second Place:Gary Sumner, John Wanamaker, Andy Viselli, Walt Cain.
Closest to the Pin on #4
Jim McKee, 5'10"
Closest to the Pin on #16
Bob Nesselbush, 2'4"
Closest to the Line on #11
Rich Lafferty
Longest Drive on #15
Chuck Wunz
Longest Drive on #15 (Seniors)
Gale Reish
