Welcome
Dear Alumni and Friends,
Please join us on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 for a great round of golf at the Annual Pioneer Golf Classic, which will be held at the Laurel Valley Golf Club located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Proceeds from the event will benefit Pittsburgh Promise students attending Point Park University. Foursomes will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Laurel Valley Golf Club attire requirements are as follows:
Set in Western Pennsylvania's breathtaking Laurel Highlands, the club spans 260 glorious acres nestled between the Laurel Ridge and Chestnut Ridge Mountains. Laurel Valley has realized the dream of its founders to become the ideal golf club — a course of unmatched strength and impeccable beauty whose intricate challenges are matched only by the timeless setting. The perfect place to play, Laurel Valley enjoys nature's endless bounty: crisp, bright springs ... the lush greenery of summer ... the warm splendor of Indian summer ... and the rich display of brilliant autumn color hailed by naturalists the world over. 
- Course Attire: Collared golf shirt and shorts or slacks (no denim please). Soft spikes only.
- Evening Cocktail Attire: Golf casual
To reserve a foursome or for more information, please contact Lisa Patterson, assistant director of alumni relations, at 412-392-3878 or lpatterson@pointpark.edu.
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Set in Western Pennsylvania's breathtaking Laurel Highlands, the club spans 260 glorious acres nestled between the Laurel Ridge and Chestnut Ridge Mountains. Laurel Valley has realized the dream of its founders to become the ideal golf club — a course of unmatched strength and impeccable beauty whose intricate challenges are matched only by the timeless setting. The perfect place to play, Laurel Valley enjoys nature's endless bounty: crisp, bright springs ... the lush greenery of summer ... the warm splendor of Indian summer ... and the rich display of brilliant autumn color hailed by naturalists the world over.With the hiring of renowned golf architect Dick Wilson, ground was broken in June of 1958, and the club officially opened the following summer. Golf legend Arnold Palmer has helped the club receive its national rank and standing by attracting the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup Match and others. Arnold Palmer's firm has continued to refine the club to make it one of the most challenging and satisfying golf experiences for the serious golfer.
In simple yet classic Georgian style, Laurel Valley's facilities are designed to respect the majesty of its surroundings. Special attention has been paid to bringing the outside in and the inside out. French doors and flagstone porches beckon at sunrise. Bay windows draw evening guests to witness the beauty of the Laurel Valley sunset. At every turn, guests will find the timeless design of nature accented to perfection by the respectful design of man.
Hole – By – Hole | |||
1 | Par 4 – 415 Yds | 10 | Par 4 – 432 Yds |
2 | Par 4 – 410 Yds | 11 | Par 5 – 605 Yds |
3 | Par 5 – 534 Yds | 12 | Par 4 – 447 Yds |
4 | Par 4 – 455 Yds | 13 | Par 3 – 432 Yds |
5 | Par 3 – 208 Yds | 14 | Par 3 – 205 Yds |
6 | Par 5 – 524 Yds | 15 | Par 4 – 375 Yds |
7 | Par 4 – 388 Yds | 16 | Par 4 – 437 Yds |
8 | Par 3 – 221 Yds | 17 | Par 3 – 219 Yds |
9 | Par 4 – 480 Yds | 18 | Par 5 – 537 Yds |
Par 36 – 3,636 YDS | Par 36 – 3,689 YDS | ||
Course Rating and Slope | ||||
Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par |
Back Tees | 7066 | 74.6 | 146 | 72 |
Middle Tees | 6520 | 71.8 | 136 | 72 |
Forward Tees | 5715 | 73.4 | 122 | 72 |
View directions and map of Laurel Valley Golf Club
View off-site overnight accommodations
Sponsorships
$10,000 Premier Sponsorship
- Two foursomes
- Caddies or carts (with fore caddies)
- Overnight accommodations for two foursomes at Laurel Valley Golf Club*
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner accommodations for foursome members at Laurel Valley Golf Club
- Golfer Gifts
- Sponsor name prominently displayed on event website, sponsor banner and all marketing materials.
- Two tee/green signs
$7,500 Eagle Sponsorship
- One foursome
- Caddies or carts (with fore caddies)
- Overnight accommodations for one foursome at Laurel Valley Golf Club*
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner accommodations for foursome members at Laurel Valley Golf
- Golfer Gifts
- Sponsor name displayed on event website, sponsor banner and all marketing materials
- One tee/green sign
$5,000 Pioneer Sponsorship
- One foursome
- Caddies or carts (with fore caddies)
- Breakfast and lunch (AM round) or lunch and dinner (PM round) accommodations for foursome members at Laurel Valley Golf Club
- Golfer Gifts
- Sponsor name displayed on event website
- One tee/green sign
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*Overnight accommodations are based on two golfers per room. Additional accommodations or private rooms/suites will be available at cost on a first-come, first-served basis.