Longtime UNCW diving coach to be honored with golf tournament next month

WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) — The inaugural Marc Ellington Memorial Golf Tournament will be staged on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at Magnolia Greens Golf Course to support swimming and diving at UNCW.

The Captain’s Choice format tournament in Leland, N.C., is open to anyone and begins with registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Ellington, who passed away on June 7, 2016, joined the UNCW athletic program in 1982 and served as an assistant coach and head diving coach for swimming and diving icon Dave Allen. In his 30 years with the team, Ellington coached numerous diving champions and was named CAA Diving Coach-of-the-Year in 2005 and 2006.

“We thought this would be fitting because of Marc’s love for the team and his love of golf,” said Bean Bunn, a former Seahawk diver and UNCW’s diving coach. “We hope to have this event each year in the fall to keep his memory alive and support the program.”

There are four giving levels for the event: Individual ($100), Team ($400), Corporate ($500), Tee/Green Sponsorship ($100).

Individual – $100
Includes cart and green fees, range balls, 2 meals, complimentary soft drinks and water, T-shirt, awards ceremony

Team – $400
Includes four cart and green fees, range balls, 2 meals per player, complimentary soft drinks and water, T-shirts (4), awards ceremony

Corporate – $500
Includes Team Entry package PLUS sponsor signage in all carts

Tee/Green Sponsorships – $100
Advertising on tees, greens or carts for business promotion

The deadline for entries is Monday, Sept. 19. To register, complete the form online at UNCWsports.com or call the Seahawk Club at 910-962-7737. For more information, contact Beau Bunn at 910-962-3260 or bunnl@uncw.edu.