Forest Grove, July 30th. Over 150 people participated in a summer celebrity golf tournament. They were part of the two day celebration hosted by KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer to benefit Pacific University Athletics. The 2012 Pacific University Legends Classic, hosted by the Beaverton native, grossed more than $360,000 to benefit the University’s 21-sport NCAA Division III athletics program. The Golf event was held July 30 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha.

Robby Krieger's group was ready for action.

Robby Krieger’s group was ready for action.

Mike Bellotti lead a group on the course.

Mike Bellotti lead a group on the course.

Tommy Masters; LPGA standouts Stephanie Louden,

LPGA standouts Stephanie Louden visited with Tommy Masters.

Brian Henninger joined in the fun.

Brian Henninger joined in the fun.

This was Geoff Bodine's golfgroup.

This was NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine’s group.

The Don Felder golfquintent.

The Don Felder golf quintet joined in the spirited celebration.

Joining Thayer in supporting Pacific athletics in the two-day event were PGA professionals Casey Martin, Brian Henninger, and Tommy Masters; LPGA standouts Stephanie Louden, Paige Mackenzie, and Perry Swenson; former Portland Trail Blazers Bobby Gross and Jerome Kersey; NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine, former Oregon football coach and ESPN analyst Mike Bellotti and former Major League Baseball player Richie Sexson. Shauna Parsons, anchor of Fox 12 Oregon’s Ten ‘O Clock News, served as master of ceremonies for Sunday’s dinner, auction, and concert.

 

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