Partners in Sports Golf Tournament set for June 18

The ninth annual Partners in Sports Golf Tournament is set for Monday, June 18 at Gettysvue Polo, Golf, and Country Club.

Registion is $400 per team. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. Contact Rob Hardin at (865) 974-1281 or robh@utk.edu to sign up or sponsor the tournament.

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This event is always special for the students and for those who play in the tournament to support the UT sport management program. Once again, morning and afternoon flights will be available. Participants receive a round of golf at one of Knoxville's finest courses, breakfast, lunch, and a gift bag for participation.

Prizes will be given to the first-place teams of each flight, long drive winners, and closest to the pin winners. The annual silent auction will once again be a hit among participants with SEC and Tennessee memorabilia as well as autographed merchandise and weekend outings up for bid.

From the students' perspective, the event provides a hands-on event management experience as students plan and operate the one-day tournament. The annual event benefits UT sport management majors by providing scholarships and resources for students as they seek to build their resumes and be prepared to work in sport.

Partners awards $15,000 in scholarships at Spring Reception

Partners in Sports held its annual Spring Reception on April 27 and awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships to students. Dr. Buck Jones, professor emeritus in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies, was the keynote speaker. Dr. Jones created Partners in Sports in 1998. This was the 10th anniversary of the Buck Jones Award, created by students in honor of Dr. Jones and awarded to students with the most professional promise. The following awards were distributed:

Partners in Sports Scholarships
Alexandra Bottone
Travis Galaska
Kyle Hargrove
Jon Janis
Laurie Mitchell
Kate Powell
Katie Wood

Partners in Sports Service Award
Paxson Spears
Brittany Spencer

Buck Jones Award
Kayla Cargile
Sarah Rodts

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