Hansen Cup

Hansen Cup Grosses over $45,000 for W. Gregg Hansen Memorial Scholarship

The 14^th Annual Hansen Cup Memorial Golf Tournament was held on September 16, 2019, a warm and sunny fall day where 60 golfers gathered at Allegheny Country Club for a day of golf with friends and colleagues in memory of Wm. Gregg Hansen ’77.

At 1:00 p.m. sharp, 15 teams teed off with a shotgun start. Golfers enjoyed 18-holes, which included a Best Ball or Scramble format, based on a player’s choice. Afterward, guests were welcomed back to the clubhouse to enjoy a buffet dinner, cocktails, and a silent auction.

Head of School Mr. Kolia O’Connor opened the evening program by thanking the event sponsors and providing an update on the Academy. Then, Jeff Lenchner ’77 gave remarks on the importance of this event and how the funds raised help our current students. He spoke briefly about his involvement with the founding of the event and his ties to the Hansen family, especially Gregg, and thanked everyone for their participation in this year’s outing. Then the 2019 Hansen Cup champions, contest winners, and silent auction winners were announced.

Congratulations to the 2019 Hansen Cup Champions!

This year, the outing grossed $45,015 which directly benefits a current Sewickley Academy student by awarding them the W. Gregg Hansen Memorial Scholarship. A special thank you is extended to the Hansen Cup Committee – Jeff Lenchner ’77, Sharmon Beech, Tim Hastings ’77, and Win Palmer – as well as our sponsors!

Champions

First Place Best Ball Champions

Colin Checkan, Don Checkan, Shane Checkan, and Joe McCallaster

First Place Scramble Champions

Pete Holway, Bill Kiefer, David Lendt, and Greg Needler

• LOW GROSS: Clark Whalen ’82
• LOW NET: Jill Lenchner
• LONGEST PUTT: Shevey Westbrook
• LONGEST DRIVE (MEN): Ryan Thompson ’98
• LONGEST DRIVE (WOMEN): Jill Lenchner
• CLOSEST TO THE PIN: Greg Needler