The 19th annual Florida Gulf Coast University Founder's Cup is scheduled to be played Friday, Oct. 15 at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples.

Proceeds from the day will benefit the FGCU 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. A perennial favorite and one of the most successful single-day fundraisers, the tournament has raised more than $900,000 since its inception.

Activities begin with an 11:30 a.m. buffet lunch at the clubhouse. Golfers begin play at 1:15 p.m. with a shotgun start on two of Grey Oak's championship courses. Following the tournament play, golfers will enjoy a dinner buffet and awards reception.

Designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton, the Pine course and Palm course at Grey Oaks Country Club combine natural beauty with breathtaking fairway challenges for players of all skill levels. Grey Oaks was named one of the top 35 residential country club communities in the United States by the Platinum Club of America.

Registration is $2,000 per foursome and $500 for individuals. A championship sponsor level is available for $2,500 and includes a four-player team and logo on a sponsors golf towel. Sponsors golf towel sponsorships are $750. This is a new sponsorship this year which will include all sponsors logos on a golf towel that will be given to each participant in the tournament.

Grey Oaks is located off Airport Pulling Road, north of Golden Gate Parkway in Naples.

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