Fr. Richard Hartnett S.J. Memorial Golf Classic

March 16, 2009, Tampa Palms Golf Course, 12:30 p.m.
Additional information and registration forms will be mailed to alumni in early February, 2009.  For more details or sponsor info, please contact Alumni Director Nick Suszynski '98 at 813-877-5344, ext. 256.

Photo Gallery from 2008 Hartnett Golf Classic (at snapfish.com)

Since the inaugural event in 1979, the Fr. Richard Hartnett S.J. Golf Classic has benefited Jesuit’s Financial Aid Program for academically qualified students of families in need.

Each year the event, which is organized by Jesuit’s Alumni Association, is popular with alumni and parents of current students alike. Details for the 2007/2008 event will be announced soon.

How can I support the Golf Classic?

There are several ways to support the Fr. Richard Hartnett S.J. Memorial Golf Classic:
• Attend the event
• Sponsor the event
• Donate food, beverages, prize gifts or goodie bag items
• Volunteer to assist the event

For more information on this year’s event or becoming a sponsor or volunteer, please contact Alumni Director Nick Suszynski ’98 at email form for nick or at (813) 877-5344, ext. 256.

Why is the tournament named after Fr. Hartnett?

Fr. Richard Hartnett, S.J. dedicated 62 years of his life to Jesuit High School as a graduate of the Class of 1930, a Jesuit priest, teacher, alumni chaplain, school archivist, and historian.

In 1979, Jesuit’s Alumni Association established the Golf Classic to raise money for the school’s financial aid program for needy students. The tournament’s original organizers included Jesuit alumni James J. “Buddy” Clark ’38, Manuel Corral ’37, Victor DiMaio ’42, Sam Ferlita ’38, and Sal Urso ’44. Their original intention for the event was to bring together Jesuit alumni and friends to benefit the Fr. Hartnett Scholarship Fund. The organizers also intended the tournament as a way of honoring Fr. Hartnett’s lifelong commitment and service to Jesuit High School.

Fr. Hartnett passed away in 2004, but his legacy and impact on the school will always remain alive in the minds of thousands of Jesuit alumni.