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30 CAVALIER CORNER & VAF NEWS NOTABLES The Tee it Up Golf Tournament fundraiser benefiting the UVA men's and women's golf pro- grams was held at Birdwood Golf Course on Fri- day, October 28. Donors and a record number of men's and women's golf alumni made up 20 foursomes, and each group was assigned a student-athlete from one of the golf programs. Coaches and several student-athletes were also stationed at various holes to provide replacement shots for foursomes to count on those holes during the shamble format. Each participant received a V-Sabre fairway head- cover and a boxed lunch prior to the shotgun. Following the round, participants attended an awards reception with a dinner buffet in Boar's Head Inn's Hearth and Patio rooms. Both teams introduced themselves to the group and coaches provided appreciative remarks. Two "Closest to the Pin" and two "Longest Drive" proximity prizes were awarded, and many names were drawn to receive team- issued items from the prize table, including towels, a golf bag, a Chippo game, head- covers, duffel bags, a backpack, balls, and more. Prizes were also awarded to the three top teams. Head Men's Golf Coach Bowen Sargent com- mented, "What a wonderful day to have our alums and friends of golf join our current players with the goal of supporting Virginia golf. Tee it Up has become the avenue to unify all the teams over the years. It's such a special day, one our team looks forward to each year. Many thanks to all those who joined us. Let's continue to grow the day in years to come." As this year also marked the 20th anniver- sary of the women's golf program, the women's alumni enjoyed several additional gatherings, including a Friday night reception and Saturday tailgate prior to the UVA vs. Miami football game. Head Women's Golf Coach Ria Scott shared, "We loved having Tee it Up back at Birdwood for the first time since 2015. The entire weekend was a great celebration of Virginia Golf's past, present, and future. We welcomed back men's and women's golf alumni and sup- porters and celebrated the 20th season of women's golf and the success of both programs so far." Tee It Up Golf Tournament The annual Virginia Athletics Foundation All-Sports Reunion was held October 7-9 in Charlottesville. More than 350 student- athlete alumni and their guests attended events and games throughout the weekend. During each year's reunion, the VAF honors ACC and NCAA championship teams who reach their 10-, 25-, and 40- year milestone anniversaries. This year, the anniversary teams were recognized on Hoo Vision during the Virginia vs. Louisville football game. 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY (2012) Women's Rowing • ACC and NCAA Women's Soccer • ACC Men's Swimming & Diving • ACC Women's Swimming & Diving • ACC Men's Tennis • ACC 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY (1997) Men's Lacrosse • ACC Men's Soccer • ACC 40-YEAR ANNIVERSARY (1982) Women's Cross Country • ACC and NCAA Over the weekend, the VAF hosted several sport-specific events that included open prac- tices, evening receptions, and gatherings. In addition to these events, the VAF and Virginia Athletics provided alumni with complimentary tickets to the Homecomings football game and the men's and women's soccer matches. The VAF was thrilled to have our Cavaliers for Life back on Grounds for the All- Sports Reunion and appre- ciates their continued sup- port of our student-athletes and Virginia Athletics! Several members of the 1997 Men's Soccer ACC Championship team were recog- nized on the field during the Virginia vs. Duke game on October 7. From left to right: Mike Forensich, Matt Laughlin, Matt Leonard, Drew O'Donnell, Ben Olsen, Brock Yetso and Matt Chulis (Current Men's Soccer Associate Head Coach). The first-place team consisting of four men's golf alumni — Eli Barnes, Mike Mitchell, Kevin O'Connell, former pro golfer Cameron Yancey — and men's student-athlete Grayson Wotnosky. Virginia Men's and Women's Golf team members prior to the tournament shotgun start. Taken at the VAF all-inclusive tailgate. From left to right: Russell and Chidi Jenkins, with Andy Jenkins. All-Sports Reunion 2022