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Back to top 7/1/2009 Elizabethtown College to Host 2010 NCAA Division III Golf Championships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 1, 2009 Elizabethtown to Host 2010 NCAA Division III Golf Championships The four-day event will be held May 11-14, 2010 on the courses of the Hershey Golf Collection. The first two rounds will be played on the East Course at Hershey Country Club and at Hershey Links, and Hershey Links will provide a stern test for the final two rounds. The Division III Men’s Golf Championship will feature 36 collegiate teams from across the country, along with the top five individuals not participating with their teams. There will be a total of 185 competitors. "We are thrilled that the NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Committee has selected Elizabethtown College to host the 2010 championships,” said Nancy Latimore, Elizabethtown College’s director of athletics. “We are confident that, working with the NCAA and Hershey Golf Collection, we will provide the participating student-athletes and coaches with a first-class and memorable experience." “We are excited to be partnering with Elizabethtown College to host this national event,” said Ned Graff, director of golf operations for Hershey Golf Collection. “Hershey has a great tradition of national golf events – dating back to the 1940 PGA Championship that was played on our historic West Course. Bringing an NCAA championship event to our courses is both a great opportunity and a great honor. The destination of Hershey is an ideal venue for players, families, and NCAA staff and officials to enjoy a memorable championship week.” Elizabethtown College participated in the NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship in both 2008 and 2009, earning an automatic bid after winning the Commonwealth Conference tournament championship in both years. The Elizabethtown Blue Jays have had a long relationship with the Hershey Golf Collection, hosting collegiate tournaments in the fall and spring at both the East Course at Hershey Country Club and Hershey Links. Hershey and Elizabethtown College are just three hours from New York City, two hours from Philadelphia and Washington, and 90 minutes from Baltimore. Train service offers easy access from throughout the northeast corridor. For details about the Hershey Golf Collection, visit HersheyGolfCollection.com or call 1-800-HERSHEY (1-800-437-7439). |
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