Faculty & Staff Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament 2022 Winners

Golf Tournament 2022 Winners

Frank Krystyniak, Wes Hamilton, Daniel Erickson, Jaron Rider

Golf Tournament 2019

Open to any current or retired faculty and staff members and their spouses, this tournament has been a long-standing celebration of the end of the year. Typically held the Monday after finals week, it is the annual kickoff to summer.

2023 Faculty & Staff Golf Tournament 1st Place Winners

Zachary Hites - Emmett Rumfield - Zachary Schmidt - William "Bo" Bilsing
General Information
Date: Monday, May 13*

  • 7:00am - Check In Begins

    8:00am - Shotgun Start

    12:30pm - Lunch Distributed

    12:45pm- Awards

    *rain date Tuesday, May 14

  • Registration

    $60 Early Bird Registration.: March 25 - April 22

    $65 Regular Registration: April 23 - May 8

  • Space is limited to the first 22 teams. Register early!

  • Fee Includes:

    18 Hole Green Fees & Cart

    Range Balls

    Lunch

    Goodie Bag

Registration
Download Registration Form or call 936-294-1985 Register Online
Participants can register:
A) in person in the Campus Recreation Office (HKC 202) with cash, check, or credit card or
B) by calling the office at 936-294-1985 to pay with credit card.
Forms may be submitted via email at jrider@shsu.edu or by fax at 936-294-1913. Space is limited to the first 22 teams. Register early!

Registration Fees:

  • $60 Early Bird Registration.: March 25 - April 22

  • $65 Regular Registration: April 23 - May 8

For more information, please contact Jaron Rider at (936) 294-3656.

Scheduling
Schedule of Events
  • 7:00am: Registration opens
  • 7:00am: Driving range opens
  • 8:00am: Shotgun start
  • 12:30pm: Lunch Distributed
  • 12:45pm: Award ceremony 

If Monday rains out, those scheduled for Monday will tee off on Tuesday, May 14, shotgun start at 8:00am. Contact the Bearkat Course Clubhouse for weather updates the day of the scramble: (936) 438-8588.

If you have any questions, please contact Jaron Rider at (936) 294-3656.

Past Winners

2023: Zachary Hites - Emmett Rumfield - Zachary Schmidt - William "Bo" Bilsing

2022: Frank Krystyniak - Wes Hamilton - Daniel Erickson - Jaron Rider

2021: Charlie Vienne - Mitchell Muehsam - Rich Ballinger - Dean Lewis

2020: No Tournament

2019: Bobby Lane - Thomas Warren - Dan McDaniel - Roger Abshire

2018: Charlie Vienne - Rich Ballinger - Mitchell Muehsam

2017: Thomas Warren - Dan McDaniel - Bobby Lane

2016: Thomas Warren - Bill Bridges - Dan McDaniel - Bobby Lane

2015: Dan Fry - Ed Chatal - Jason Hooten - Dean Choate

2014: J.R. Ohr - Zach Daniel - Roger Abshire - Pat Jaggers

2013: Rich Ballinger - Dean Lewis - Charlie Vienne - Mitchell Muehsam

2012: Roger Abshire - David Lee - Paul Gentry - Brad Myers

2011: Dick Eglsaer - Keith Jenkins - Bill Hymen - Gary Oden

2010: Roger Abshire - Brad Myers - David Lee - Paul Gentry

2009: Righ Ballinger - Dean Lewis - Charlie Vienne - Dana Gibson

2008: Rich Ballinger - Dean Lewis - Charlie Vienne - Jim Bexley

2007: Bill Bridges - Rod Cannon - Bobby Lane - Dan McDaniel

2006: Roger Abshire - Ron Proctor - Vic Wayhan - Paul Gentry

2005: Richard Cording - Frank Krystyniak - Ron Randleman - Terry Thibodeaux

2004: Richard Cording - Frank Krystyniak - Ron Randleman - Terry Thibodeaux

2003: Richard Cording - Frank Krystyniak - Ron Randleman - Terry Thibodeaux

2002:Erika Ritter - Brad Ritter - Logan Nichols - Deidre Hinez

2001: Ed Blackburn - James Bexley - R. Dean Lewis - Mitchell Muehsam

2000: Ed Blackburn - Jeffery Edwardson - R. Dean Lewis - Mitchell Muehsam

1999:Richard Cording - Frank Krystyniak - Ron Randleman - Terry Thibodeaux

1998: Shawn Fulgham - Mike Hooker - Tim Paulsel - Jim Sessions

1997: Ronnie Choate - Thelma J. Douglass - Erika Notzke - Vic Shaefer

1996: Richard Cording - Frank Krystyniak - Ron Randleman - Terry Thibodeaux

1995: Don Hood - John Lumley - Bobby Williams - Walt Williams

Rules

Standardized Rules:

  • Tournament is a 4-person, scramble format.
  • Golf foursomes can consist of all men, all women, or any combination thereof.
  • At least 2 members of a foursome must be a current faculty or staff member.
  • The other two players (if not current faculty/staff) may be 1) a fully retired SHSU faculty or staff member, or 2) a spouse/partner of a current faculty/staff member.
  • Non-university employee Spouse/partners must play in the same foursome as their university employee spouse/partner.
  • All men will hit from the gold tee boxes.
  • All women will hit from the green tee boxes. 
  • Single entries will be accepted. If single players sign up, they will be assigned to teams with only 3 players.
  • Teams are encouraged to have 4 players play. If teams have 3 players (in advance or on the tournament day) the Rec Sports Dept. will fill the 4th player's spot.
  • If a Campus Rec staff member is not available to fill the 4th player's spot and the team only has 3 players then that team is only allowed to hit 3 shots. No rotation of a 4th shot is allowed.
  • Bogey is your friend. Report scores no higher than a bogey on your scorecard. If you miss your par put on any given hole, pick-up and move on to the next hole recording a bogey.
  • Players must also adhere to all course rules when participating in the tournament.
  • Any decisions on differences of opinion/interpretation on all rules are made by the events coordinator the day of the tournament and are final.
  • Contact the Bearkat Course Clubhouse for weather updates the day of the scramble: (936) 438-8588.

Course Rules:

  • Only two riders and two bags allowed per cart
  • Each player must have their own golf bag and equipment
  • No metal spikes or athletic cleats
  • Ball marks, divots and bunkers must be fixed, replaced and raked
  • Carts must obey the 90 degree rule unless directed otherwise
  • Golf carts must be kept out of long native grass
  • Golfers are responsible for course and equipment damage
  • All tournament players must keep up with pace of play
  • Proper attire must be worn at all times

If you have any questions, please contact Jaron Rider at (936) 294-3656

FAQ

FAQ

  • Where is the Bearkat Course located?

    The course is located on the west side of I-45. We recommend using directions from the Bearkat Course Website (http://bearkatcourse.com/index.html).

  • How do I Register?

    Participants can register: A) Online by clicking the link above, B) in person in the Campus Recreation Office (HKC 202) with cash, check, or credit card or C) by calling the office at 936-294-1985. Space is limited to the first 22 teams. Register early!

  • Can I attend without golfing?

    Absolutely! You may join us for lunch for $15.00.

  • Are there any special rules?

    Please see the rules tab on this page for information.

  • Rain-out information

    Bearkat Course makes the decision on rain, please call them at (936) 438-8588. If the tournament is canceled Monday due to rain, those scheduled will tee off Tuesday, May 14. The event will be canceled if we cannot play on Monday or Thursday.

If you have any questions, please contact Jaron Rider at (936) 294-3656.

Contact Campus Rec

936.294.1985 | campusrec@shsu.edu

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