Blackjack Memorial Golf Tournament Set For March 30 at the Wetlands 2/15/12

Blackjack Memorial Golf Tournament Set For March 30 at the Wetlands 2/15/12

Dan McDonald, Daily Advertiser, Feb. 15, 2012

Taken in-part, from Chip Shots by Dan McDonald.

‘BLACKJACK’ MEMORIAL: The UL Gridiron Alumni Chapter’s annual Bill "Blackjack" Landry Memorial Scramble is March 30 at The Wetlands with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The tournament, held in honor of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ long-time equipment manage, helps raise funds for Gridiron Alumni donations of equipment, scholarships and other aid for the Cajun football team. It is held on the Friday of UL’s spring football weekend. The four-person scramble has a $600 registration fee per team, and sponsorships are available from a $100 Red Zone Club to a $5,000 Touchdown Club sponsorship. Information and entry forms are available from Gridiron Alumni president Chris Gannon at (972) 571-8439 or at Chris.Gannon@frx.com or through the group’s website at www.GridironAlumni.ning.com.

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