Thomas Lonsbury Scholarship Event
September 18-19, 2025
Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Event
Gathering to Support McClure Students
Join us on Thursday and Friday, September 19-20, for our annual event!
Event proceeds will benefit the J. Warren McClure School Advisory Board Thomas Lonsbury Scholarship Endowment.
Event questions? Contact Jim Gay and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Number of golf events hosted by the Advisory Board
$360K+
Amount raised for scholarships
66
Number of scholarships awarded
Itinerary
Thursday, September 18
Welcome Banquet
- 5:30-8:30p.m., Jackie O's Taproom and Brewery (25 Campbell Street, Athens, OH 45701)
- Event also includes a silent auction.
Friday, September 19
Golf Outing
- 8:30 a.m. Registration opens
- Athens Country Club, 7606 Country Club Road 94220, Athens, OH 45701
- 9:45 a.m. Pictures
- 10a.m. Tournament Shotgun Start
- 11 a.m. Lunch
- Open to non-golfers as well
- 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 19th Hole Social and Awards
Ohio University Grand Prix
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ohio University Grand Prix Only (Mario Kart 8 Tournament)
- Esports room in Scripps Hall
Lonsbury Event Details
Venue information
- Reception & Banquet: Jackie O's Taproom and Brewery
- Golf Tournament Participants: Athens Country Club
- Esports room in Scripps Hall
Accommodations
The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center and Athens Central Hotel.
- Athens Central Hotel
88 E. State St. | Athens, OH
740.595.0500 Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
31 Richland Ave. | Athens, OH
866.593.6661Rooms are available at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center on the night of Thursday, Sept. 18 ONLY, at a rate of $129 plus applicable taxes. Room reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at 740-593-6661 and mentioning “ECT Lonsbury Event Room Block.” Reservations must be made prior to Monday, August 18th to receive the discounted rate.
Golf Classic Rules
All play will be governed by the U.S.G.A. Rules of Golf.
Format
Four‑Person Lauderdale Scramble. Each player will hit the tee shot. The players will choose the ball in the best position and all four players will play from that point. This format will be used until hole is completed. Bogey is your friend and the highest score you can take on any given hole.
Tees
Teams will use a minimum of 2 tee shots by each player – one on the front nine ‑ one on the back nine.
- Men shall play the first 9 holes from the White Tee‑Markers and the second 9 holes from the
GREEN Tee‑Markers. - Women shall play from the Red Tee‑Markers both times around.
Preferred lies
Players may improve the lie of the ball one club‑length of its original lie no nearer the hole. The ball must remain in it’s original condition. A ball in the rough must remain in the rough, a ball in a bunker must remain in the bunker, etc.. Once the ball is on the putting surface the ball may be moved one putter‑head length, no nearer the hole. Ties All ties will be decided by scorecard playoff, starting with the #1 Handicap hole, then #2 and working forward until a hole has been won.
Proximity Challenges
Prizes awarded for:
- Longest drive: #8 (from the Green Tee only)
- Closest to the pin: #5 & #14
- Longest putt: #9 & #18
Mulligans
Mulligans may be purchased in advance, two per person and eight per foursome. Mulligans may be used on any shot including putts but are not to be used on the prize holes.
Event History
In 2002, Thomas Lonsbury — an avid golfer and member of the McClure School Advisory Board — suggested that the board establish a scholarship for outstanding students in the McClure ITS program and fund it with proceeds from a golf classic. The board agreed and promptly named Lonsbury chair of the advisory board for the Thomas Lonsbury Scholarship Golf Classic.
Lonsbury chaired the event until his death in 2012. That year’s tournament was the first to be called the Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic. Advisory board member Garon Gentzel took over leadership of the event for eight seasons. Advisory board member Nick Lathrop has led the event for the past four seasons and will work with the Lonsbury Event Committee in 2025 to continue the tradition of keeping our alumni engaged with their university.
Our Hall of Champions
| Year | Sponsor | Score | Champions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | Doug Hromco, Clay Crow, Brent Hanson, Chad Hanson | |
| 2023 | Nationwide Insurance | 62 | Tod Bickley, Justin Surber, Brian Downey, Jon Nafzger |
| 2022 | Progressive Insurance | 59 | Mark Langhans, Ray Mack, Ivan Tomic, Prabu Rajaknar |
| 2021 | Nationwide Insurance | 62 | Tod Bickley, Doug Hromco, Justin Surber, Erik Langhans |
| 2019 | Progressive Insurance | 62 | Ray Mack, Prabu Rajakumar, Angelo Martella, Ivan Tomic |
| 2018 | Marathon | 62 | Mike Casey, Casey Babinger, Andrew Bednar, Jeremy Shoup |
| 2017 | Progressive Insurance | 60 | Kacee Babinger, Mike Casey, Jeremy Shoup, Gary Weckman |
| 2016 | None | 61 | Joe Wiles, Jason Stidham, Mike Perez, Greg Wheeler |
| 2015 | None | 61 | Tim Linson, Brad Webb, Bryan Ireton |
| 2014 | None | 61 | Tim Linson, Todd Hatton, Steve Burke, Kevin Mueller |
| 2013 | None | 60 | Tom Cunningham, Jeff Holkovic, Scott Hollowell, Dan Davies |
| 2012 | None | 59 | Sean Davidson, Benjah Miller, Evan Reid, Alex Meierdiercks |
| 2011 | None | 59 | Jason Ice, Ryan Burnett, Marc Mendoza, Glenn Montz |
| 2010 | None | 57 | James Frost, Tom Grosh, Patrick Stepman, Sean Davidson |
| 2009 | None | 59 | Ken Bailey, Sean Davidson, Rick Manderick, Benjah Miller |
| 2008 | None | 60 | Tom Grosh, Sean Swanson, Tom Smith (3-person team) |
| 2007 | Pepsi-7UP/Nortel | 60 | Randy Denny, Jim Hurphy, Jerry Koelling, Gary Shook |
| 2006 | Progressive Insurance | 61 | Brian Chylik, Pete Costanzo, Mark Langhans, Steve McCullough |
| 2005 | OU Binge Brothers Assoc. | 62 | Tom Grosh, Mike Kirincic, Don McMillan, Kevin Walsh |
| 2004 | OU Binge Brothers Assoc. | 61 | Tom Grosh, Ken Jones, Mike Kirincic, Kevin Walsh |
| 2003 | Avaya | 62 | Jeff Courtright, Tim Esker, Tom Lonsbury, Tom Waterman |
| 2002 | Avaya | 30 | Jeff Courtright, Tim Esker, Tom Lonsbury, Tom Waterman (9 holes played due to Hurricane Isidore) |
Thank you to our tournament sponsors
Presented by Trace3
Event Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please review the information below to learn more about the options that are available. All sponsorships are first come, first served. You will be contacted closer to the event to finalize how your name and logo will be displayed. If you have any questions about sponsorship, email Jim Gay.
Event Sponsorship — $5,500
- Supports the full event and will receive a complimentary registration for a 4-person team.
Champions Club — $2,500
- Supports dinner, lunch or reception.
Hole-in-One Club — $1,500
- Supports photography, 19th hole or transportation shuttle.
Eagle Club — $500
- Supports putting green, driving range, trophies or golf club cleaning.
Birdie Club — $250
- Supports hole sponsorship, closest to the pin or longest putt competitions.