Tony Spagnola Memorial Golf Classic Planned to Benefit Troy Students

The following information was submitted by the City of Troy.

The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence is breaking with tradition and changing the name of the annual golf outing. The new name is the Tony Spagnola Memorial Golf Classic after the education advocate and champion who died unexpectedly last summer. 

Tony Spagnola served on the School Board for many years. As a member of the Troy Foundation, he sought ways to support fundraising and increase the number of grants available to educators. When the idea of the golf outing was first proposed, Spagnola saw a way to combine two of his favorite causes: supporting the Troy Foundation fundraising effort and improving his golf score. 

“We could always count on him,” event co-chair Rich Maziasz said. “He did so much to make this event possible; we really miss him this year.” 

Spagnola’s wife of 40 years, Sharon Spagnola, said her husband was committed to supporting the kids and the district. “He was so organized and used notebooks to keep track of everything," she said. “Tony always said, ‘Love is in the details!’”

The Tony Spagnola Memorial Golf Classic is on Friday, June 22 at Sanctuary Lake Golf Course (1450 E. South Boulevard in Troy). The day begins with lunch at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The day concludes with a dinner at 5:30 p.m. 

The meals are being catered by Tony’s son, Chef Andrew Spagnola, owner of “Eat In?” The cost to participate is $500 for four players or $135 for individual golfers. 

To register for the event, visit www.troyfoundation.org; the registration deadline is June 8.

About the foundation

The Troy Foundation awarded 110 educational grants this year for teachers and students in the school district. The mission of the Troy Foundation is to strengthen the educational experience of Troy School District students by funding innovative learning opportunities, entirely through private support.  Proceeds support educational programs, enhance student development, and encourage creative teaching in the Troy School District. 

The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence is a non-profit 501 © (3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.