UCA Golf traveling to Great Britain

[Purple Pride]

The golfing journey of a lifetime began when Richard Johnson, University of Central Arkansas’ assistant golf coach, approached UCA athletic director Brad Teague with an idea for a fundraiser for the golf program.

Go for it, he was told.

“The next day, he had put together a trip to some of the finest courses in Great Britain, plus a day at the British Open,” Teague said.

It took seconds for Teague and golf coach Ryke Dismuke to volunteer to be tour guides for the eight-day trip, beginning July 9, over eight courses in Wales and Great Britain, including Celtic Manor, where last year’s Ryder Cup was played.

Twelve donors contributed $8,000 each for the trip and to play on some courses that it takes a special connection for visitors to play.

Teague estimates the trip will raise about $30,000 for the UCA golf program.

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