Community members from around Southern Maryland swung into action for a good cause August 18—the College of Southern Maryland Foundation Platinum Anniversary Golf Classic at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club.
“Over the past 20 years, this tournament has become a signature event for the college,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. This year, more than $42,000 was raised for scholarships and programs.
Since the first Golf Classic, CSM has raised more than $500,000 and during half of those years, Marrick Homes has been the tournament’s grand sponsor.
“The CSM Foundation is fortunate to have many partners, friends and supporters; however, long-time partners such as Marrick Homes are a rare find,” said CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin. “We are grateful that Marrick has supported CSM students and programs for more than a decade. They truly understand the impact CSM has on the local workforce and the community that they care so much about.”
Prior to the shotgun start, Miss Maryland/USA Allyn Rose thanked sponsors and golfers for their generosity. Rose attended CSM on an athletic scholarship in 2006 before transferring to the University of Maryland where she earned a bachelor’s degree in government and politics/philosophy. She attributed her start at a community college, with her future academic success.
CSM freshman/sophomore Erika Specht, a center mid-fielder for this fall’s CSM women’s soccer team, said that CSM’s athletics program provides her with an avenue to further her values. With proceeds from this year’s Golf Classic going to athletic programs, students can see the value that is placed on athletics, she said. “We—the athletes—are very appreciative of the support.”
