Former UA All-American Ozzie Newsome Returns to Host Golf Tournament June 21-22

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former University of Alabama All-American and Cleveland Brown NFL Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome returns to Tuscaloosa as the honorary chair for the second annual Bridge Builder Celebrity Golf Classic to be held June 21-22 at the Ol’ Colony Golf Course in Tuscaloosa.

Proceeds from the tournament, sponsored by the Alpha Tau alumni chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, will benefit The First Tee of Tuscaloosa, a program designed to introduce disadvantaged youth to golf, the Benjamin Barnes YMCA of Tuscaloosa; and local scholarships.

“The tournament’s name reflects the hard work and lifelong commitment to building bridges of opportunity shared by Newsome and members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity,” said Samory Pruitt, event chair. “Mr. Newsome’s civic activities are as impressive as his athletic career.”

Pre-tournament events are Friday, June 21, with the tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 22. Tournament registration is $85 and includes green fees, and a barbecue with Newsome and friends.

A semi-formal victory dance will be held Saturday, June 22 at 9 p.m. at “JADE” in the Ramada Inn in Tuscaloosa. Individual dance tickets are $10 and include hors d’oeuvres.

“The University of Alabama is proud of the accomplishments of Ozzie Newsome and will always consider him a favorite son,” said UA President Andrew Sorensen, a tournament sponsor.

Newsome, who received the Paul Bryant Award in 1996, is currently the vice president for player personnel with the Baltimore Ravens. He is credited with putting together the Baltimore Ravens team that dominated Super Bowl XXXV.

“The University of Alabama, the Tuscaloosa community, and the fraternity have played a major role in my success,” Newsome said.

“I am very fortunate that God keeps providing me with opportunities to help others,” Newsome said.

For ticket and registration information, contact the Ol’ Colony Golf Course Club at 205/562-3201.