REDLANDS, Calif. – The 32nd Annual Edwin B. Hales Bulldog Bench Golf Classic took place on Monday, June 6, at the prestigious Redlands Country Club, raising important funds for the University of Redlands student-athlete experience. The tournament involved community members, business representatives, alumni, and friends of the Bulldogs in a fun-filled day that netted more than $45,000 for Bulldog Athletics.
"This was an amazing day that reiterates the commitment of Bulldog alumni, community members, and staff. We had eight decades of Bulldog alumni represented at the event, which was phenomenal to see," commented Director of Athletics Jeff Martinez. "As always, it was a great day to be a Bulldog!"
Overall, the event relies on the generous support of consistent and loyal corporate sponsors that supplied nearly $40,000 in donations to the 2022 tournament. These significant supporters include top-level donors SEI, Brian R. Bloom-Architect, and KAR Construction, as well as Tilden-Coil Constructors, Morrissey Architecture + Planning, PFM Financial Advisors, Daktronics, Lee & Associates, Tovey/Shultz Construction, and new sponsors SMM, Banta Foods (Plantos, Plant Power, and Nekter), LA Galvanizing, and Professional Payroll Solutions. The Bulldogs also continued their partnership with Hatfield Buick GMC as the hole-in-one sponsor and welcomed H&L Charters as a lunch co-sponsor.
In addition to corporate sponsors and golfer fees, Redlands received support from multiple tee sponsors, cash donors, an opportunity drawing, the Las Vegas hole, mulligans, and more.
Before teeing off at the Redlands Country Club, participants enjoyed an informative clinic by PGA Professional Dave Stockton.
During the evening program, University of Redlands President Krista Newkirk shared her appreciation and showed her support for Bulldog Athletics. Martinez acknowledged the sponsors and handed out the golf awards for top foursomes, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin, and other on-course achievements.
Next year's date has yet to be announced but will likely fall between mid-May and mid-June.
To view photos from this year's event, please visit the 2022 photo album.
To support Bulldog Athletics, please visit https://www.redlands.edu/giveathletics/.