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Foundation Golf Tournament tees up opportunity for Worcester State students

June 8, 2026
By: Lexi Jones

235 friends of Worcester State University, including alumni and community leaders alike, teed off on June 1 for a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back. Hosted at Wachusett Country Club and Kettle Brook Golf Club, the 33rd Worcester State Foundation Board Golf Tournament raised more than $100,000 to support student scholarships and educational programming.

“The Foundation Golf Tournament continues to be one of Worcester State’s most meaningful traditions, bringing together alumni, community leaders, and business partners in support of our students,” said Tom McNamara ’94, vice president of University Advancement. “Every year, this event demonstrates the power of the Worcester State community to invest in student success while strengthening the relationships that connect the university to the region we serve.”

Here are the winners for this year’s event:

Kettle Brook Winners

  • Closest to the Pin Competition: Keli Campbell, Salvatore Carabelli
  • Longest Drive Competition: PJ Barry, Erin Cauley
  • Overall 1st Place: Worcester Fire Department Team, Trevor Choruzek, Matthew Coakley, Mike Badjo, Joseph Caico
  • Overall 2nd Place: UniBank Team, PJ Barry, Alex Guardiola, Ryan Matson, Donovan Biron
  • Overall 3rd Place: Garrett Brooks Team, Garrett Brooks, Eric Johnson, Josh May, Mark Johnson
  • Mixed Division: Chartwells Team, Denis Brown, Matt Wante, Amy Rascoe, Ken Evens
  • Women’s Division: West Springfield Educators Team, LeeAnn Sullivan, Erin Cauley, Vicky Connor, Ruth Dickson
  • Senior Division: Dave Berberian, Matt Rockwood, Stan Lewandowski, Jim Murphy

 

Wachusett Winners

  • Closest to the Pin Competition: Kathy Collins, Gregg Rosen ‘86
  • Longest Drive Competition: Denise Kelly, Luke Robare ‘18
  • Overall 1st Place: Dana Perry Team, Dana Perry ‘16, Chris Hanson ‘16, Eddie Peladeau ‘17, Luke Robare ‘18
  • Overall 2nd Place: NES Group, Gregg Rosen ‘86, Jeff Rosen, John Salerno, Robert Salerno
  • Overall 3rd Place: Rockland Trust Team, Peter Staiti ‘02, Ed Dumphey ‘00, Mark Gurski ‘02, Zach Camarra
  • Mixed Division: Clifton Larson Allen Team, Sean Fleming, Margaret Montalto, Bill Tarzia, Ryan Santoro
  • Senior Division: Rocco Morano ‘72, Edward Porter ‘69, George Farquhar ‘70, David Reese

 

Photos by Nancy Sheehan.

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