Oklahoma State University Athletics
Scott Verplank Earmarks Donation For Oklahoma State
September 25, 2006 | Cowboy Golf
Each U.S. Ryder Cup team member, including the Captain, designates $100,000 to the school(s) of their choice in support of the Golf: For Business & Life program. The program has expanded to 59 universities nationwide reaching more than 20,000 students. Since Golf: For Business & Life was established in 1999, The PGA of America has distributed more than $5.8 million to colleges and universities throughout the United States on behalf of members of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team.
Among the schools that will benefit will be Oklahoma State as former Cowboy and current U.S. Team member Scott Verplank earmarked his donation for his alma mater.
“I think that they (Oklahoma State) were very excited by the first donation that I was able to provide (in 2002), and I'm sure that they will be happy with this little boost to it,” Scott Verplank said.
Golf: For Business & Life is a PGA of America college initiative designed to teach and improve the golf skill of college juniors, seniors and graduate students through instruction provided by PGA Professionals. The successful program educates students, regardless of their chosen career, on how they can use golf as a business tool as they enter the professional world. Local business leaders are also asked to address students on how golf has enhanced their business.
The 36th Ryder Cup will be played Friday-Sunday (Sept. 22-24) at The K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland.
