Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics held its 2022 Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing, presented by Signature Bank, last Monday (June 13) at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor, New York. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the athletics program, with all proceeds going to benefit the student-athlete experience at Hofstra.

In addition to a beautiful day for golf, Hofstra Athletics celebrated the outstanding careers and accomplishments of Liz Curley (Messmer) (volleyball), John Danowski (men's lacrosse coach), Bridget Eder Harris (women's lacrosse), Charles Jenkins (men's basketball), Cindy Lewis (administrator), and Laura Walker-Karson (women's tennis) by inducting them into the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame.

The Hofstra Athletics Pride Club presented a pair of awards to three dedicated supporters of Hofstra Athletics. Dr. Beth Rosenberg was the recipient of the Jack Lenz Award, while Anthony and Catharine Perettine received the Joseph M. Margiotta Distinguished Service Award. 

"The Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing is always a special day for Hofstra Athletics," said Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. "Getting to spend a day on the course with friends and supporters of our program, followed by an evening of celebrating the accomplishments of our past all-time greats with the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. It does not get any better than that." 
 
In addition to the Hall of Fame inductions and Pride Club Service Awards, several golfers earned awards for their accomplishments on the course. The team of Dr. Russell Camhi, Roger Gerland, Elizabeth Irving, and Peter Lom posted the top team score with a 63. Doug Gannon had the longest drive for the men, while Bella Totino was the women's long drive winner. Jennifer Mone (Hole 5), Bob Herber (Hole 8), Mike Ryan (Hole 11), and John Gorman (Hole 14) each won awards for being closest to the pin.

Hofstra Athletics would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2022 Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing:
 
Title Sponsor: Tony Perettine and Signature Bank
Platinum Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez and Compass Group USA
Platinum Sponsor: The Commencement Group
Brunch Sponsor: Mike Ryan and The LandTek Group
Reception Sponsor: W.B. Mason
Cocktail Sponsor: Tom McBrady and Liberty Coke
Golfer Gift Sponsor: Robert Smalley and Sports Depot