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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS
2025 FORA Golf Classic Champions
Morgan Stout
The 2025 champions (L-R): Kevin Underwood, Chris Manning, Andrew Jackson, Matt Dukarm.

‘Jackets Host 17th Annual FORA Golf Classic

6/16/2025 11:32:00 AM

VICTOR, NY – The University of Rochester hosted its annual Friends of Rochester Athletics (FORA) Golf Classic last Friday at Ravenwood Golf Club, with 20 teams coming out and supporting the athletic department while enjoying a stellar day and round of golf.
 
Scores were low on the beautiful day which saw little wind, temperatures around 70 degrees and sun throughout the afternoon.
 
Three teams shot under 60 in the tournament which was played in a four-man scramble format. The team of Chris Manning, Andrew Jackson, Kevin Underwood and Matt Dukarm took home the title this year with a total gross score of 15-under, 57.
 
Two teams tied for second place, carding rounds of 14-under, 58. They were Scott Smith, Zach Vankuren, Ryan Stelik and Ted Smith, along with Like Flockerzi, JC DeLass, Chris Stern and Aaron Toomey.
 
The event also featured individual prizes on a pair of featured holes. The closest to the pin winners on the par-3 hole #8 were Tamra O'Donnell (women) and Nick Sabocheck III (men), while the long drive winners on hole #12 were Scott Smith (men) and Kristine Shanley (women).
 
At the turn, tournament participants took part in a putting contest on the practice green, with only two individuals making the downhill, right-to-left breaking putt of 20 feet. Those winners were Steve Gutch and Aaron Toomey.
 
The University of Rochester athletic department is always grateful to the sponsors at this event which provide key assistance to the athletics annual fund which supports all 23 of the varsity programs at the University.
 
Presenting sponsors for this year include the Rochester Area Toyota Dealers, Wegmans Food Markets, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust and John Mattioli '79/Giant Enterprises, Inc.
 
Other individuals and companies supporting the cause by being a sponsor for the 2025 FORA Golf Classic include: UR Campus Diving Services, U.S. Pipe, Concord Electric, G&G Fitness, Tompkins Financial, UR Baseball Families, Staybridge Suites – Rochester University, Empire Kitchen & Bath, Johnson Controls, Pepsi/Kevin Toolan '05, In Memory of Jim Klimschot '78, In Memory of Rich King '78.
 
A big thank you to everyone who came out to play and support the Friends of Rochester Athletics Golf Classic this year, and we look forward to everyone joining us for next years event, scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026!
 
Tournament Standings:
  1. Chris Manning, Andrew Jackson, Kevin Underwood, Matt Dukarm – 57 (-15)
  2. Scott Smith, Zach Vankuren, Ryan Stelik, Ted Smith – 58 (-14)
  3. Luke Flockerzi, JC DeLass, Chris Stern, Aaron Toomey – 58 (-14)
  4. Chris Kabb, Joe Sherman, Anthony Tantalo, Corey Mastrella – 60 (-12)
  5. Joe Reina, Steve Gutch, Eric Rozen, Brian Bezek – 61 (-11)
  6. Jamie Krug, Eric Shaw, Tom Wesley, Joe Wesley – 61 (-11)
  7. Grace Van Der Ven, Guido Van Der Ven, Terry Gurnett, Brian Pasley – 63 (-9)
  8. Ethan Rice, Kyle Pooler, Brandon Wyand, Jordan Dianetti – 63 (-9)
  9. Scott Sabocheck, Nick Sabocheck, Nick Sabocheck III, Jason Siwinski – 63 (-9)
  10. Bob Hartz, Dan Lippold, Fred Falkowski, Corey King – 63 (-9)
  11. Ben Cross, Alan Cross, John Pizzutelli, Mike Pasley – 64 (-8)
  12. John McLane, Mike Ryan, Ray O'Neill, Chad Cusimano, Jay Petsch – 64 (-8)
  13. Tamra O'Donnell, Josh Maxwell, Sean Quinlan, Todd Mihaly – 65 (-7)
  14. Pedro Sosa Sr., Pedro Sosa Jr., Brandon Sosa, Anthony Perna – 66 (-6)
  15. Ken Rende, Jake Shattuck, Justin Johnson, Conner Lorenzo – 66 (-6)
  16. John Loaicono, John McKenna, Gary Miller, Jim Vazzana – 68 (-4)
  17. John Mattioli, Jack Herlan, Jay Herlan, Mike Neer – 69 (-3)
  18. Lynne Blanchard, Joan Ferrara, Jim Juraska, Bill Hammond – 73 (+1)
  19. Scott Edwards, Todd Mancuso, Matt Burris – 76 (+4)
  20. Emily Wylam, John Wylam, Kristine Shanley, Greg Brandes – 77 (+5)