Women’s Golf Hosts Another Successful Unger-DeBlasio Cup
Oct 06 | Women's Golf
PISCATAWAY – Sixty participants competed in the sixth annual Unger-DeBlasio Cup at the Rutgers University Golf Course on Friday. Tournament namesake Art DeBlasio was on the winning foursome, which also featured Kenny Fivek, Paul Schoeb and Mike DeBlasio.
Former coaches Jan Unger, Art DeBlasio and Maura Waters-Ballard were on hand to celebrate 41 years of women's golf "On the Banks." Jeanne Waters ('11), Lauren Braswell (07), Waters-Ballard (88), Donna Young (79), Danaka Olsen (02), Michelle Melia (96) and Jill Henson (02) were among the letterwinners to compete in the event benefitting Rutgers University Women's Golf.
After play completed, Head Coach Kari Williams honored the program's five 2018 WGCAA All-America Scholars and four 208 Big Ten Conference Distinguished Scholars. The team also introduced the Don and Penny Pray Rutgers Women's Golf Service Award, recognizing outstanding citizenship at Rutgers and in the community.
In 1977, women's golf became an intercollegiate sport at Rutgers University led by 17-year Head Coach Jan Unger. Directing the Scarlet Knights from 1978-1995, Unger laid the solid foundation that can be attributed to the program's current success. DeBlasio served as the assistant coach under Unger for many years, while holding the position of Head Golf Professional at the Rutgers Golf Course from 1966-2001.
Unger-DeBlasio Cup Champions
2013: Bob Bernabe, Bill Garbarini, Mike Malekoff, Chris Strivieri
2014: Bob Bernabe, Bill Garbarini, Mike Malekoff, George Oram,
Emily Mills
2015: Bob Rosenwasser, Rich Poli, Rick Sinding
2016: Don Pray, Penny Pray, Andy Stotler, Mariclaire Stolter
2017: Bob Torrone, Don Lomurro, Rich Stanzione, Jeff Cusimano
2018: Art DeBlasio, Kenny Fivek, Paul Schoeb, Mike DeBlasio
On the heels of a program-record, 54-hole, 879 (299-288-292) total at the 16-team Nittany Lion Invitational, the Scarlet Knights return to the links at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational, hosted by Washington, Oct. 9-10, in Seattle.
Follow Rutgers women's golf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For additional news and updates, please download the Rutgers Athletics Gameday App.
Former coaches Jan Unger, Art DeBlasio and Maura Waters-Ballard were on hand to celebrate 41 years of women's golf "On the Banks." Jeanne Waters ('11), Lauren Braswell (07), Waters-Ballard (88), Donna Young (79), Danaka Olsen (02), Michelle Melia (96) and Jill Henson (02) were among the letterwinners to compete in the event benefitting Rutgers University Women's Golf.
After play completed, Head Coach Kari Williams honored the program's five 2018 WGCAA All-America Scholars and four 208 Big Ten Conference Distinguished Scholars. The team also introduced the Don and Penny Pray Rutgers Women's Golf Service Award, recognizing outstanding citizenship at Rutgers and in the community.
In 1977, women's golf became an intercollegiate sport at Rutgers University led by 17-year Head Coach Jan Unger. Directing the Scarlet Knights from 1978-1995, Unger laid the solid foundation that can be attributed to the program's current success. DeBlasio served as the assistant coach under Unger for many years, while holding the position of Head Golf Professional at the Rutgers Golf Course from 1966-2001.
Unger-DeBlasio Cup Champions
2013: Bob Bernabe, Bill Garbarini, Mike Malekoff, Chris Strivieri
2014: Bob Bernabe, Bill Garbarini, Mike Malekoff, George Oram,
Emily Mills
2015: Bob Rosenwasser, Rich Poli, Rick Sinding
2016: Don Pray, Penny Pray, Andy Stotler, Mariclaire Stolter
2017: Bob Torrone, Don Lomurro, Rich Stanzione, Jeff Cusimano
2018: Art DeBlasio, Kenny Fivek, Paul Schoeb, Mike DeBlasio
On the heels of a program-record, 54-hole, 879 (299-288-292) total at the 16-team Nittany Lion Invitational, the Scarlet Knights return to the links at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational, hosted by Washington, Oct. 9-10, in Seattle.
Follow Rutgers women's golf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For additional news and updates, please download the Rutgers Athletics Gameday App.
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