We’re Bringing the Tournament BACK to Campus!

Join us for the 19th Annual Pike Golf Classic — a day of golf, friendly competition, and reconnecting with old friends and new faces alike. This year we're heading back to Storrs and for a post-round celebration at Ted's, right on campus.

19th Annual Pike Golf Tournament

Who's Invited

All are welcome — alumni brothers, active Pikes (21+), friends, spouses, and partners. Bring anyone you'd like to celebrate the day with.

Event Details

●      Date: Saturday, August 15

●      Golf: Twin Hills Country Club, Coventry, CT — 10:00 a.m. registration/check-in

●      After-Golf Celebration: Food & Raffle at Ted's (on campus) immediately following golf

Registration & Pricing

●      Golf + Ted's: $125 per golfer

●      Ted's Only: $25 per person — join us after golf for food, raffle, and catching up with old friends over a few beers, no clubs required

To register, email Joe Cardinale at j.cardinale33@gmail.com or text 860-930-2951.

Payment: PayPal — send payment to ixaapikes@gmail.com

Sponsorships

Also, the Iota Chi Chapter return begins THIS FALL SEMESTER! Additional information coming soon. The Sponsorship Program is intended to raise money to celebrate and support this next chapter for Iota Chi.

Everyone Drinks Sponsor: $1,000

You are literally the coolest, most generous dude in the bunch. Registration fee included. Name on all printed and electronic materials. You’ll likely receive some kind of ridiculous commemorative brick or plaque.

Raffle Prize Sponsor: $50-$100

You’ll be the nudging force behind people clutching their raffle tickets like they're holding the one ring to rule them all. Your name will be on all printed and electronic materials.

Gift Sponsor: $500

You're the golf tournament's version of Santa Claus, but without the red suit and reindeer. All golfers will receive a gift thanks to your donation. Registration fee included.

Tee Sign (Regular): $50

Ever dreamt of having your name on a tee sign, only to be overshadowed by the majestic arc of a beginner’s slice into the rough? Now's your chance!

Cart Sponsor: $300

You can be the envy of the course and a legend among your peers. Imagine this: your name or business proudly emblazoned on every single cart. Your registration fee is included.

Tee Sign (Anything Goes): $100

Unleash your inner genius where it really counts: on the grassy stages of a golf course at our 18th Annual Golf Classic!

Our Goal = 32 Golfers to fill 8 Groups

$125 per golfer

  1. Closest to the Pin(s)

  2. Longest Drive

  3. Putting Contest with cash payouts

On course games:

To register, email Joe Cardinale at j.cardinale33@gmail.com or text 860-930-2951.

Payment: PayPal — send payment to ixaapikes@gmail.com

Most Championships

T-1 – Adam Klimek, Brendan Thomas, 4

T-2 – Justin Kelley, Alex Shutak, Mackie Yakaits, Dennis Charland, Pi ('99), 3

T-3 – Nick Campbell, Mark Chant, Dennis Charland, Joey Diasparra, Seth Freeman, Jimmy Hart, Andrew Hurlbut, Kevin Penner, Jeff Shaw, Colin Thomas, 2

Past Champions

2023 GOLF CLASSIC – LYMAN ORCHARDS GOLF CLUB, Middlefield, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('02)

  • Ryder Cup-style Team Best Ball Champions: Dennis Charland (Pi ’99), Chris Davis (Alpha Gamma ’05), Nolan Davis (Alpha Mu ’09), Kyle Jandreau (Sigma ’00), Greg Johnson (Carneige Mellon ’00), Eddy Rodriguez (Sigma ’00), Chris Wetzel (Phi ’02), Ray Yakaitis (Upsilon ’01).

  • Putting Contest Winner - Ian Rawlison (Alpha Chi ’14)

    1. Longest Drive Winner - Dennis Charland (Pi ’99), Longest Drive Winner

  • Closet to the Pin Winner - Dennis Charland (Pi ’99)

2023 GOLF CLASSIC – HUNTER MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB, Meriden, CT

  • Host: Jeff Shaw, Sigma ('00)

  • 2-Man Best Ball Champions: Alex Shutak, Sigma (’00) and Brendan Thomas, Upsilon (’01), 82

  • Closest to the Pins: Eric Robie, Theta ('95); Alex Shutak, Sigma (’00)

2022 GOLF CLASSIC – TUNXIS PLANTATION GOLF COURSE, GREEN, Farmington, CT

  • Host: Jeff Shaw, Sigma ('00)

  • Best Ball Champions: Greg Johnson (’00), Kevin Penner, Phi (’02), Derek Raymond, Rho (’00) and Jeff Shaw, Sigma (’00) (Top 4 Net Scores)

2021 – Not Held

2020 GOLF CLASSIC – GILLETTE RIDGE GOLF CLUB, Bloomfield, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('01)

  • Best Ball Champions: Justin Kelley, Sigma (’00), Kyle Jandreau, Sigma (’00) and Jeff Shaw, Sigma (’00) at +3 (75) (Team Best Ball)

2019 GOLF CLASSIC – MOHEGAN SUN GOLF CLUB AT PAUTIPAUG, Baltic, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('01)

  • Scramble Champions: Dennis Charland, Pi (’99), Justin Kelley, Sigma (’00), Kevin Penner, Phi (’01) and Alex Shutak, Sigma (’00) at -4 (68)

2018 GOLF CLASSIC – Lyman Orchards Golf Club, Middlefield, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('01)

  • Scramble Champions: Dennis Charland, Pi (’99), Justin Kelley, Sigma (’00), Eddy Rodriguez, Sigma (’00) and Alex Shutak, Sigma (’00) at -6 (66)

2017 GOLF CLASSIC – Not Held

2016 GOLF CLASSIC – Not Held

2015 GOLF CLASSIC – MOHEGAN SUN GOLF CLUB AT PAUTIPAUG, Baltic, CT

  • Host: Nicholas Carpino, Alpha Theta ('07)

  • Scramble Champions: Mark Chant, Gamma ('93), Dennis Barnes, Delta ('93), Andrew Hurlbut, Beta ('92), Brian Mangene, Delta ('93) at -10 (62)

  • Longest Drive: Matt LeBel, Alpha Omicron ('07)

  • Closest to the Pin: Chris Camasso, Alpha Theta ('07)

  • Jones Cup Champions: Anthony Krize, Alpha Theta ('07), Bryan Rawlinson, Alpha Zeta ('06), Dan Festa, Alpha Iota ('08), Steve Aveni, George Washington ('05) at -4 (68) [won on first playoff hole]

2014 GOLF CLASSIC – NORWICH GOLF COURSE, Norwich, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('02)

  • Scramble Champions: Adam Klimek, Pi ('99), Brendan Thomas, Upsilon ('01), Colin Thomas, Mu ('97), and Seth Freeman, Mu ('97) at -9 (62)

  • Longest Drive: Ray Yakaitis, Upsilon ('01)

  • Closest to the Pin: Alex Shutak, Sigma ('00)

  • Putting Contest Winner: Brendan Thomas, Upsilon ('01)

2013 GOLF CLASSIC – WINTONBURY HILLS GOLF CLUB, Bloomfield, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('02)

  • Scramble Champions: Mike DeMarseilles, Alpha Nu ('10), Mac Corliss, Alpha Nu (’10), Matt LeBel, Alpha Omicron ('11), and Matt Ussery, Alpha Omicron ('11) at -9 (61)

  • Longest Drive: Ryan McKeon, Alpha Kappa ('08)

  • Closest to the Pin: Derek Raymond, Rho ('00)

  • Putting Contest Winner: Kyle Jandreau, Sigma ('00)

2012 GOLF CLASSIC – THE TRADITION GOLF CLUB, Wallingford, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('02)

  • Scramble Champions: Adam Klimek, Pi ('99), Dylan Meissner, Penn State (’14), Brendan Thomas, Upsilon ('01), and Garrett Thomas, Alpha Delta ('05) at -13 (59)

  • Longest Drive: Colin Thomas, Mu ('97)

  • Closest to the Pin: Brendan Thomas, Upsilon ('01)

2011 GOLF CLASSIC – WHITNEY FARMS GOLF COURSE, Monroe, CT

  • Host: Brendan Thomas, Upsilon ('01)

  • Scramble Champions: Mark Chant, Gamma ('93), Matt Daly, Zeta ('94), Mitch Katz, Zeta ('94), and Travis Knight, Zeta ('94) at (-10)

  • Longest Drive: Geoff Walsky, Mu ('97)

  • Closest to the Pin: Colin Thomas, Mu ('97)

2010 GOLF CLASSIC – ROCKLEDGE GOLF CLUB, West Hartford, CT

  • Host: Kevin Penner, Phi ('02)

  • Scramble Champions: Adam Klimek, Pi ('99), Brendan Thomas, Upsilon ('01), and Colin Thomas, Mu ('97) at (-6)

  • Longest Drive: Dennis Charland, Pi ('99)

  • Closest to the Pin: Nolan Wheeler, Sigma ('00)

2009 GOLF CLASSIC – HAWK’S LANDING COUNTRY CLUB, Southington, CT

  • Host: Derek Raymond, Rho ('00)

  • Scramble Co-Champions: Ryan Cosmini, Lambda ('97), Kevin Evans, Mu ('97), Seth Freeman, Mu ('97), and Adam Klimek, Pi ('99) & Hugo Alves, Theta ('95), Andrew Hurlbut, Beta ('92), William Liebler, Zeta ('94), and Phil Lucey, Delta ('93) at -4 (66)

  • Longest Drive: Frank Infurchia, Jr., Tau ('01)

2008 GOLF CLASSIC – HAWK’S LANDING COUNTRY CLUB, Southington, CT

  • Host: Derek Raymond, Rho ('00)

  • Scramble Champions: Nick Campbell, Chi ('02), Joey Diasparra, Upsilon ('01), Jimmy Hart, Phi ('02), and Mackie Yakaitis, Chi ('02) at -10 (60)

  • Longest Drive: Carlos Escobar, Xi ('98)

  • Longest Drive: Phil Lucey, Delta ('93)

  • Closest to the Pin: Carlos Escobar, Xi ('98)

  • Closest to the Pin: Alex Shutak, Sigma ('00)

2007 GOLF CLASSIC – HAWK’S LANDING COUNTRY CLUB, Southington, CT

  • Host: Derek Raymond, Rho ('00)

  • Scramble Champions: Drew Cofield, Alpha Alpha ('04) and Jeff Strich, Alpha Alpha ('04) at -8

  • Longest Drive: Mackie Yakaitis, Chi ('02)

  • Closest to the Pin: Nick Campbell, Chi ('02)

2006 GOLF CLASSIC – BLACKLEDGE COUNTRY CLUB, Hebron, CT

  • Host: Frank Infurchia, Jr., Tau ('01)

  • Scramble Champions: Nick Campbell, Chi ('02), Joey Diasparra, Upsilon ('01), Jimmy Hart, Phi ('02), and Mackie Yakaitis, Chi ('02) at -9

  • Longest Drive: Jimmy Hart, Phi ('02)

  • Closest to the Pin: Anthony DiChiara, Phi ('02)

  • Closest to the Line: Carlos Escobar, Xi ('98)

2005 GOLF CLASSIC – TWIN HILLS GOLF COURSE, Coventry, CT

  • Host: Jeffrey Shaw, Sigma ('00)

  • Champion (stroke play) – Mackie Yakaitis*, Chi ('02), Score: 82, (+9)

  • 2nd Place – Angelo Masino, Sigma ('00), Score: 82, (+9)

  • 3rd Place – Colin Thomas, Mu ('97), Score: 84, (+11)

*won playoff pikepong game