SLO County Golf, Wine & Real EstateGolf, Wine & Real Estate News and Events BlogRyder Cup Golf Benefits Cal PolyWednesday, September 20, 2006When Captain Tom Lehman leads the United States Ryder Cup Team into the 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland this Friday, 30 U.S.-based charitable organizations and students at 19 colleges and universities nationwide will benefit from their play. On behalf of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team, The PGA of America will distribute $2.6 million to designated charities and colleges and universities chosen by the U.S. Captain and players.Each U.S. Ryder Cup Team participant, as well as U.S. Captain Tom Lehman, are contributing $100,000 to the college/university of their choice, with an additional $100,000 directed to the charity of their choice. Tom Lehman is donating $50,000, half of his college/university donation, to San Luis Obispo's Cal Poly. Article: 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team Supports Charities and Golf Tags: San Luis Obispo Central Coast Golf |