July 28: Jess Ford Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament registration open

Palouse Ridge Golf Course
Palouse Ridge Golf Course

PULLMAN, Wash. – Registration is now open for the 10th annual Jess Ford of Pullman Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament set for Saturday, July 28, at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament benefit WSU’s Facilities Services Scholarship Fund/Endowment.

Cost is $135 per participant, which includes 18 holes, golf cart rental, hat, a small bucket of practice balls and a buffet lunch provided by Banyan’s on the Ridge. Check-in for the event begins at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

Hole-in-one prizes include a new 2018 Ford F150 STX Super Cab pickup. The putting contest winning qualifier will get to attempt a putt to win $10,000.

For more information or to register, see the Hard Hat Classic website.

A portion of each participation fee goes toward the Facilities Services Scholarship Fund and may be added to the endowment principal. For more information on how the tournament contributes to the fund, please see https://hardhatclassic.wsu.edu/scholarships.

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities – from $50 to $2,000 – can contact Jackie Hedenstrom at 509-335-9022 or go see the website.

 

Media contact:

Jackie Hedenstrom, WSU Facilities Services, 509-335-9022, j.hedenstrom@wsu.edu

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