Golfers and sponsorships raised $74,000 during the 18th Annual Florida Gulf Coast University Founder's Cup Golf Tournament at Mediterra, Bonita Bay Group's master-planned community in Naples, Fla. The total boosts the amount generated by past tournaments to more than $900,000 for the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, which provides funds to enhance scientific, educational and athletic programs related to the mission of the university, outside the scope of regular state funding.

Low gross winner on Mediterra's North Course was the foursome from Johnson Controls. Lit-n-More's team was the low gross winner on Mediterra's South Course.

Along with Bonita Bay Group, other major sponsors of the 2009 tournament included Estero Bay Chevrolet, hole-in-one; Five County Insurance Agency, shirts; Regenesis, luncheon; Johnson Controls, pins; Fifth Third Bank, reception; Taylor Rental of Naples, photos; University Housing, driving range; United Mechanical, hats; AJAX Building Corporation, silent auction; Service Painting of Florida, golf carts; Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings, beverage cart; and Kraft Construction, program.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to register for the 2010 FGCU Founder's Cup, contact Michele Kroffke at 239-590-1074 and mkroffke@fgcu.edu, or visit www.fgcu.edu/foundation.