The Riley Olson Foundation Donates to SUNY Adirondack Golf
Mike and Melinda White of The Riley Olson Foundation presented Mike Carpenter, head coach of the SUNY Adirondack Golf program, with a donation of $2,000.
Coach Carpenter said “Both the golf team and the college greatly appreciate the ongoing connection that has developed in working with the Riley Olson Foundation. The donation will add to the experiences for our current and future student-athletes by allowing us to purchase additional equipment and to participate in additional tournaments”.
Riley Olson was a member of the SUNY Adirondack golf team and passed away after a skiing accident in 2016. His family created the Riley Olson Foundation to honor his legacy and support local causes.
The Riley Olson Foundation holds the annual Riley Olson Golf Tournament at Hiland Park Country Club in Queensbury. This year’s tournament will be held on July 11th. Online registration is available at https://birdease.com/11191/register. In addition, the foundation also sponsors The Riley Olson Golf Camp at Hiland Park Country Club. It is a day for junior golfers to learn the game of golf. This year’s golf camp is set for August 5th. Enrollment is free.