Men's and Women's Golf is Putting for Pink
Fairfield University Director of Golf Len Roberto was shocked,
along with the rest of the golfing world, when PGA Tour great Phil
Mickelson's wife Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer. That
announcement was the start of a brainstorm for Roberto, culminating
in the creation of the Stags Putting for Pink, a program
which will raise money for breast cancer 
research.
The idea is a simple one; the Stags will raise money for every par or better they shoot in the final round of each tournament they play in this season. In the first two weeks of the program, more than 25 people pledged their support for the program. Since then, the teams raised $700 by the fourth week of competition, an amount that rose to $1,000 just one week later.
"I am excited about the response we have gotten in the early stages of this campaign," said Roberto. "The phone calls, emails and texts I have received from people about Putting for Pink and the attention that it has brought to the cause, in my opinion, is more important than the actual amount of money we are able to raise."
All the proceeds raised during the season will benefit Rally for the Cure® located in Wilton, Conn. Fans have several options of how to support the Stags in this fight by clicking here. They can pledge any amount to a specific player for every par or better shot in the final round, support the men's team, women's team or both team's in a similar fashion, or make a one-time donation.
Both the men's and women's teams are participating in Putting for Pink. Fairway & Greene embroidered the pink ribbon associated with the fight against breast cancer on the collar of each of the team's shirts for the season. In addition, when playing in the final round, the Stags wear a special pink shirt to bring attention to the program. The student-athletes also give an information packet to their playing partners before that final round.
"The players have been surprised at the overwhelming response that they have gotten from the other teams," said Roberto. "The other teams think that it is a wonderful thing we are doing and I am glad that my players have had the chance to hear the nice things being said."
The Stags have played well early in the fall season, with
several top-five team finishes. Pledges have also been strong early
in the Putting for Pink campaign, with over 25 people
pledging in the first month. The Stags reached a milestone in
early October, with pledges going over $1,000 after just five
tournaments; three for the women and two for the men.
