February 15, 2003

FURMAN WOMEN'S TENNIS TO HOST PRO-AM

GREENVILLE, S.C.-- The Furman women's tennis program will host The Ultimate Mix: SC Pros and the Furman Chicks Pro-Am mixed doubles fundraising event on Sunday at Mickel Tennis Center between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go directly into an established endowment at Furman University for a women's tennis scholarship.

The event will feature tennis professionals from the Greenwood Country Club, Thornblade Country Club, Greenville Country Club, Greenville Raquet Club, Holly Tree Country Club, Green Valley Country Club, and the Greer Recreation Department, in addition to the Furman Lady Paladin tennis team.

The Pro-Am will also include a coffee and dessert bar, a raffle for gifts from upstate businesses, and a silent auction for prizes that have been donated by various Furman supporters.

Admission will be $5.00 at the door.