(Photos by: Ebony – DondreWrld)
The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with the Black College Golf Coaches Association, proudly hosted the 2024 Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic at Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, Georgia, from September 22-24, 2024.
As part of the prestigious Hall of Fame Weekend, this event featured top collegiate golfers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) competing on the scenic and challenging courses of Stone Mountain. The tournament saw fierce competition across Division I, Division II, and Women’s divisions. In the Division I Men’s category, the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff emerged as the top team, with standout performances by Jules De Reu, who claimed the individual title, followed by teammate Timur Alalin in second place and Max Osten from Maryland Eastern Shore securing third. Livingstone College dominated the Division II Men’s division, securing the team title.
Robert Johnson from Kentucky State University claimed first place among individual medalists, while Ibrahim Aliga from Livingstone College placed second, and Maximiliano Dufey from Kentucky State University rounded out the top three.
The Women’s Division saw North Carolina Central University take home the team title, with stellar individual performances by Claudia Hofmeister from Delaware State, who secured first place, followed by Mya Smith from North Carolina Central in second, and Lucia Pantogozo from Tennessee State in third.
Final Results:
Division I Men
•1st Place Team: University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
•Top Three Medalists:
1st Place – Jules De Reu (Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
2nd Place – Timur Alalin (Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
3rd Place – Max Osten (Maryland Eastern Shore)
Division II Men
•1st Place Team: Livingstone College
•Top Three Medalists:
1st Place – Robert Johnson (Kentucky State University)
2nd Place – Ibrahim Aliga (Livingstone College)
3rd Place – Maximiliano Dufey (Kentucky State University)
Women’s Division
•1st Place Team: North Carolina Central University
•Top Three Medalists:
1st Place – Claudia Hofmeister (Delaware State)
2nd Place – Mya Smith (North Carolina Central)
3rd Place – Lucia Pantogozo (Tennessee State)
The Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic, hosted at the beautiful Stone Mountain Golf Club, continues to grow in prominence as a platform that elevates the talent of HBCU student athletes while highlighting the significance of golf in the HBCU community. The 2024 event was a remarkable celebration of athleticism, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. “Special Thanks to Our Sponsors The success of the 2024 Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors,” stated Tournament Manager Rod Jackson of TeeVents Golf Management “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following organizations for their invaluable contributions to this year’s tournament:”
- HBCU GOLF Foundation
- DondreWrld Photography
- Farmers Insurance
- Make Golf Your Thing
- Fulton County
- Arcis Golf
- TeeVents Tournament Organizers
“Their commitment to supporting HBCU athletics and advancing opportunities for student athletes was instrumental in the success of this event,” said Jackson.
To view photos from the 2024 Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic, please visit the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2rbX7rZFrFAVALGMA
For more information or to support future tournaments, please contact the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Jeniece Stewart Dortch at Info@nbcahof.org
About the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation
The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through events such as the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic, the foundation honors alumni achievements and supports the next generation of HBCU students with scholarships and opportunities.
