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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (¾«¶«´«Ã½) Foundation will host its 33rd Annual Golf Classic for Scholarships on Monday, October 7. The tournament will take place at Trenton Country Club in West Trenton, NJ. Friends and supporters of Mercer Athletics are invited to swing by for the day’s activities including registration and breakfast at 9 a.m., a shotgun start at 10 a.m., and an awards lunch at 2:30 p.m. As in recent past tournaments, Haldeman Auto Group is the event’s lead sponsor.

“We strive to provide the best opportunities for our student athletes to thrive both on and off the field,” said Erica Oliver, Executive Director of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Foundation. “With the generosity of our dedicated community of supporters, our student athletes benefit from one of the best sports programs in the area.”

¾«¶«´«Ã½ alumni Kevin Kerins (Smires & Associates Real Estate) and Michael Procaccini (Rivertan Risk Management) will take the reigns for their third year as co-chairs. Procaccini played baseball for Mercer and is now a member of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Foundation Board, and Kerins was both a player and head coach for ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Vikings baseball. “When alumni like Kevin and Michael continue to dedicate their time to giving back to the next generation of student athletes, it is a true testament to ¾«¶«´«Ã½ and our community,” said Eric Grundman, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Athletic Director. “Their efforts, combined with community support, makes a big difference in the lives and futures of our students.”

The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Vikings have a long history of success in National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region 19 and national tournaments. In 2024, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ emerged with a championship season for men’s soccer, a Region 19 championship for men’s baseball, a Garden State Athletic Conference Championship for women’s softball, and, at number 23 in the country, our highest ranking in the NJCAA Division 1 for women’s tennis since becoming a Division 1 member.

The tournament committee continues to welcome corporate sponsorships and monetary donations. More information is available at www.mccc.edu/golf.

About ¾«¶«´«Ã½
Established in 1966, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. President: Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D.; www.mccc.edu