Greencastle-Antrim Class of ’79 continues to help others through annual golf tournament

Posted by author February 24, 2025 Golf

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The Greencastle-Antrim High School Class of 1979 will host its seventh annual Classmates for a Cause golf tournament on Saturday, May 10, at Penn National Golf Club.
This year’s tournament will benefit suicide prevention, a cause close to the class organizer’s heart after the loss of her cousin.
Over the past six years, the tournament has raised over $55,000 for various causes including support for classmates in need and organizations like the American Cancer Association and Alzheimer’s and Dementia research.
Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., rain or shine.

The Greencastle-Antrim High School Class of 1979 will continue to make a difference with its annual golf tournament, this year raising money for suicide prevention.

The seventh annual Classmates for a Cause will be held Saturday, May 10, at Penn National Golf Club.

More about causes helped by the golf tournament

The class has been affected by suicide over the years, and suicide prevention is a cause “really near and dear to my heart,” said tournament organizer Candy Mowen.

“Two days before Thanksgiving 2024, my 30-year-old cousin committed suicide, and there are still so many unanswered questions,” Mowen said.

“He lived beside us, and I saw him that afternoon, I still think about ‘what if’ or ‘what could have I done?’ ” she continued. “The resources are needed to help this in our area.”

Over the past six years, the golf tournament has raised over $55,000. The first tournament was organized in memory of classmate Cheryl Myers, who suffered catastrophic injuries in a fall.

Last year, part of the proceeds benefited another classmate, Vickie Stouffer, who is paralyzed from being hit head-on by a drunk driver. The 2024 fundraiser also benefited Noah’s House, which helps people in recovery from substance abuse.

Other beneficiaries have included:

Year 2: American Cancer Association

Year 3: American Heart Association

Year 4: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Year 5: ALS

Details of the tournament

Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the four-person scramble will get underway with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The tournament will be held rain or shine.

Registration is $90 per person and includes 18 holes with cart; driving range and putting green; lunch catered by the Altland House; and two adult beverage tickets. BYOB also is allowed.

A $10 game day package includes one power ball, two mulligans, one handy sandy and all course contests, prizes and raffles.

For more information or to register, write to G-AHS Class of ’79, 141 Pensinger Road, Greencastle, PA 17225; email can7961@yahoo.com; or call 717-860-8766. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.