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Falcon Golf & Pickleball Classic details

Sept. 14, 2026

A fun competition and gathering held annually near Cleveland

  • Lunch
  • 18 holes of golf or entry into pickleball tournament
  • Cocktails and dinner reception

Support scholarships for the next generation of Falcons

BGSU supporters come together each year for camaraderie and friendly competition at the Falcon Golf & Pickleball Classic near Cleveland.

  • Register as an individual or a team to participate in the 18-hole scramble or pickleball tournament at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River, Ohio
  • Join us for dinner to hear about the impact of the Thompson Scholars program and connect with University Leadership
  • Elevate your impact and increase your visibility by sponsoring the event

Every dollar raised directly supports high-achieving students with financial need who have been named Thompson Working Families Scholarship recipients. Beyond scholarships, the program provides holistic support and meaningful opportunities for students to connect, engage and give back.

Become a sponsor

Sponsorships for golfers

Ay Ziggy Zoomba Sponsor
(2 foursomes)
$15,000

Freddie & Frieda Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$10,000

Foursome
$3,000

Individual Golfer
Includes food and beverage on the course
$750

Non-golfing sponsorships

Cart Sponsor
$5,000

Reception Sponsor
(Lunch and dinner available)
$5,000

Hole Sponsor
$1,000

How to sign on as a sponsor

To sign up, register online or print the registration form and return it by mail. If mailing, send the completed form and a check payable to Falcon Golf & Pickleball Classic to:

Falcon Golf & Pickleball Classic

c/o Lisa Bowen
Mileti Alumni Center
136 N. Mercer Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Contact us

Want to support future Falcons even though you are unable to attend the event? Email Lisa Bowen or call 419-372-3299.

2025 event highlights

Thank you to all the supporters of the Falcon Golf Classic 2025!

In the first three years of this event we raised over $250,000 for students in the Thompson Working Families Scholarship program. Sponsors, supporters and golfers came together in a big way to support the next generation of Falcons. Thank you to all our alumni and friends.

Scramble winners

Drew Gunn, Regis Balaban, Paul Strack, Bill Zaubi
First place: Drew Gunn, Regis Balaban, Paul Strack, Bill Zaubi
Carter Jacobs, Chris Arnold, Bill Dicapua, Mark Langhans
Second place: Carter Jacobs, Chris Arnold, Bill Dicapua, Mark Langhans
Alex Barclay, Joe Minotti, Tom Wilson, Todd Romp
Third place: Alex Barclay, Joe Minotti, Tom Wilson, Todd Romp

2025 Falcon Golf Classic sponsors

  • Lisa ’01 & David ’89 O'Brien
  • ForTec Medical
  • Union Home Mortgage

Lago East Bank

Westfield

Denny ’93 and Suzanne Trimmer 

  • Doug Sanker
  • Drew Gunn '00
  • Marilyn '79 & Mark '78 Eisele
  • Stephen O'Bryan '66
  • The Ryan Family Foundation
  • WealthPlan Partners
  • Alex Barclay '87
  • Aon
  • Drew Forhan '81
  • First Federal of Lakewood
  • Huntington Bank
  • John Fox, Mike Fox '12, Mike Bajic '12, Time Kemper '78
  • Robert Bowel '83
  • Smart Business Network
  • Tom Shanklin '91
  • Attorney Tim Reardon '89
  • BGSU Delta Tau Delta Alumni
  • Bill Dabbelt '78
  • C. Ray Mullins '74, '77
  • Jim '74 & Nancy Cleveland
  • Joe Scarpitti '82
  • Schmidthorst College of Business
  • UBS Financial Services, Inc. 
  • Wealth Health, LLC
  • Rocky River Brewing Co.
  • GOLFTEC

Updated: 02/23/2026 10:07AM