VA OZ Alumni Association holds its 13th Annual Golf Tournament

June 6, 2009
Bluemont, VA

Virginia National Golf Course in Bluemont, VA played host to VA OZ Alumni Association’s 13^th Annual Golf Tournament. This was our biggest group yet – it consisted of 30 alumni and 18 current undergraduate brothers for a total of 48 “golfers”.   Among those 30 alumni was an alum from FL Delta as well – we were happy Mark was able to join us. The “range” of Brothers included one of VA OZ’s Founding Fathers all the way to our Spring 2009 initiates.

The day started out nice and early with 36 of the golfers meeting at Tim Rockett’s house to take a fleet of taxis to the course. Everyone was actually on time for the 6:45 am departure and the tournament took off with a shotgun start at 8 am. After weeks of rain, the weather held out and it turned out to be a great day – a bit overcast and cool in the morning with the sun breaking through as the teams were on their respective back nines.

This year, each undergrad was in a group with alumni. This turned out to be a very well received idea as everyone seemed to have a great time and it helped create even more ties between undergrads and alumni. There were a few teams that were all alumni – unavoidable given the numbers. But they all seemed to have a great time as well. 

Snaps to Crystal – our “beverage cart specialist”. She certainly added to the enjoyment of the day and she even got treated to a rendition of “We Are The Pi Lams of VPI” by about 16 of us near the 13^th hole. I think she enjoyed it. Rumor has it she was also serenaded with a version of “The Humpty Dance”, but I can neither confirm nor deny this – this is simply speculation at this time and there is no mention of it on Snopes.com, so it’s hard to say for sure…

The winners this year had a scramble-format score of -6. But the real winners were all that attended – that’s the only reason we do the tournament: to make an excuse to get some Pi Lams together each June for a day of fun.

The 19^th hole was held at the Rockett’s home again this year and it was a huge success. A good number of wives, girlfriends, and children were back at the house waiting for our return, and there was plenty of food and refreshments.   Special thanks to Tim and Katrina for all the work they did getting all that together – it was certainly a hit.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to come out and have some fun.

6 months from now we’ll start looking into the details for the 14^th Annual golf tourney…stay tuned. I’m already looking forward to it.

Not Four Years, But A Lifetime!