{"id":689,"date":"2019-02-20T17:56:26","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T17:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/?p=689"},"modified":"2019-02-28T21:50:42","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T21:50:42","slug":"30th-lake-state-golf-classic-comes-to-the-yoop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/30th-lake-state-golf-classic-comes-to-the-yoop\/","title":{"rendered":"30th Lake State Golf Classic \u2013 Comes to the Yoop!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-690 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/02\/LSSU-Classic-Logo.png\" alt=\"LSCG logo\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" \/><span  class=\"x-dropcap\" >S<\/span>ault Ste. Marie \u2013 2019 marks the 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the \u201cThe Classic\u201d that has been staged over its history in Gaylord, Boyne Mountain, Frankenmuth and this year at the Eastern U.P.\u2019s Wild Bluff Golf Course in Bay Mills, MI, about 20 miles west of LSSU\u2019s campus.<\/p>\n<p>The tourney has raised more than $500,000 in support of scholarships, Laker Club and the LSSU Foundation\u2019s operations during its tenure.\u00a0 The common denominator of all the events is generating vital support for LSSU Students in attaining their goals of an outstanding education.<\/p>\n<p>The event takes on a new one-day format starting with a shot gun start on Friday, June 14<sup>th<\/sup> at 10 a.m. with some fun tweaks. Following the four-person scramble, the traditional Classic Bash will be held where this year\u2019s inductee into the Classic Circle will be inducted. This year\u2019s recipient(s) will join the likes of Gary McClellan, Gil Somes, The Walt North Family and Rick and Sue Fitzpatrick.\u00a0 All honorees share the qualities of true Lakers: good character, citizenship, determination and the spirit of philanthropy while supporting and encouraging others to attend the Lake State Classic.<\/p>\n<p>As in the past, golfers of all skill-sets are welcomed and those without a full foursome will be added to teams. Net proceeds will be earmarked to the Foundation Development Fund, Laker Club and attendees have the option to target support to a specific team, the Foundation or academic program.<\/p>\n<p>This year, there is a special emphasis on attracting Laker Hockey alumni, staff and fans of the program to augment the annual and loyal supporters of the event.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-691 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/02\/Golf-300x171.png\" alt=\"golf ball by hole\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/02\/Golf-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/02\/Golf-100x57.png 100w, https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/spring2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/02\/Golf.png 565w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u201cWhen Coach Whitten and Athletic Director David Paitson approached me with their desire to focus on inviting Laker Hockey Alums to the event I was all for it,\u201d said Tom Coates, Executive Director ~ LSSU Foundation. \u201cWe have a solid core of Basketball Alums and other long-term attendees of the event that would welcome a hockey reunion atmosphere. Let\u2019s hope it starts a tradition for Laker Hockey, other sports or alumni from our outstanding academic programs.\u00a0 It\u2019s all about having fun and sharing the pride of being a Laker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with tradition, there will also be a silent auction that will include Laker, Red Wing and other apparel along with other unique items that appeal to a broad base of Laker backers.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.lssu.edu\/lake-state-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake State Golf Classic<\/a>, sponsorships, entering the event or to learn about the auction items contact Tom Coates, LSSU Foundation at (906)-635-6670 or <a href=\"mailto:tcoates@lssu.edu\">tcoates@lssu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"x-content-band-1\" class=\"x-content-band border-top border-left border-right border-bottom\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; line-height:120%; border:1px #ffffff solid; padding:20px;\"><div class=\"x-container max width\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.lssu.edu\/fund\/\"><img src=\"\/spring2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/02\/Fund-for-LSSU.jpg\" alt=\"LSSU students around the world\" \/><\/a><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center; padding-top: 20px;\"><a  class=\"x-btn x-btn-flat x-btn-rounded x-btn-regular\"  href=\"https:\/\/foundation.lssu.edu\/fund\/\" title=\"Foundation Button\"    data-options=\"thumbnail: ''\">Make A Gift Today!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ault Ste. 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