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USGA Awards
$72,500 to WIU
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has awarded a $72,500
grant to Western to support the recent construction of forward
tees and continued programming at Western's Harry Mussatto Golf
Course.
On Friday, July 6 a formal grant
check presentation was made by USGA Executive Committee member
Eric Gleacher at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course, located
north of the WIU campus. The presentation was part of the golf
course's grand opening and golf outing. During the program, the
back nine holes of the course were dedicated to Gleacher for his
generous financial support of golf at Western. The grand opening
marks the completion of renovations on the original course (O.L.
Champion Nine) and the construction of nine additional holes (Gleacher
Nine).
Through the USGA grant, the University built
15 forward tees as part of the renovation to help junior and senior
golfers enjoy the course even more, according to WIU Director
of Golf Mel Blasi. In addition, the University runs a variety
of programming for area youth at the course, including the Macomb
Area Junior Golf Camp, which serves 130 youths each year, and
a junior golf league. Some participants in these programs receive
free access and instruction at the course.
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