April 28, 2003

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Pros and amateurs, along with other WFU alumni and friends, had a great day under the sun at the 2003 WFU Golf Pro-Am. The annual event, which was held at Old Town Club, helps raise funds for both the men's and women's golf program at Wake Forest.

Participating professional golfers included: Billy Andrade, Michael Capone, Laura Diaz, Jay Haas, Gary Hallberg, Scott Hoch, Len Mattiace, Arnold Palmer, Tom Purtzer (guest pro), Jay Sigel, Curtis Strange, Leonard Thompson, and Lanny Wadkins.

The 18-hole, captain's choice event featured 15 teams. Congratulations to the winners!

1st Place: Jay Haas, Captain; Debby Kern; Milton Kern; Geoff Lassiter; Jim Sharp

2nd Place: Arnold Palmer, Captain; Allen Craven; Ron Hinson; Rhyne Davis; John Faidley

3rd Place: Len Mattiace, Captain; Jay Helvey; Cook Griffin; Don Nichols; Rob Fowler

4th Place: Jay Sigel, Captain; Art Hoch; Larry Johnston; Pete Parker; Gilmour Lake

5th Place: Scott Hoch, Captain; Ralph Pellecchia; Mark Viola; Jim Grobe; Todd Goergen

Head women's golf coach Dianne Dailey introduces her team at Sunday evening's reception. Head men's coach Jerry Haas also introduces his squad. 1957 ACC Champion John Gerring (speaking) is recognized along with other WFU ACC Champions from the 1950s.

WFU women's golf team. WFU men's golf team. Ladies from the Athletic Dept. help meet and greet the golfers bright and early Monday morning.

Chuck "The Hit Man" Hiter shows some of his tricks, including balancing a golf club on his foot. The Hit Man tries to teach Deacon Club Director Cook Griffin some tricks. Billy Andrade gets in a few swings while Jerry Haas, Jesse Haddock, Chad Wilfong and Bill Haas look on.

Arnold Palmer at the driving range before the tournament begins. LPGA star and WFU alum Laura Diaz announces the gift of a new van for the women's golf team. Coach Haddock presents Palmer with rings and watches for his Southern, ACC and NCAA Championships from his days at WFU.

The pros gather for a group photo before teeing off. The women's golf team with Arnold Palmer. Wake Forest golfers with alumnus Jay Haas.

The 2003 Pro-Am Champions: Jim Sharp, Geoff Lassiter, Debby Kern, Jay Haas and Milton Kern.