The Canisius College athletic department will hold the 12th annual Blue & Gold Golf Classic and Auction Monday, August 3, at Brierwood Country Club in Hamburg.

The event will feature two tee times ? 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ? with a 124-golfer limit at each start time. Cost for the event is $175 for one golfer or $650 for a foursome. That price includes s a full day of golf, lunch, on-course refreshments and an open bar and sit-down dinner following the event.

To sign up for the event, visit the Golden Griffin Online Store at GoGriffs.com or to gather more information call event chair John Maddock at 716-888-2977.

A tee sign is available for $125, which is a four-color action photograph of a Golden Griffin student-athlete on an 18 x 24 sign placed on a designated tee. The sign, which is suitable for framing, is given to the sponsor at the conclusion of the day's activities.

A corporate foursome costs $750 and includes all golf events for four people along with a tee sign and recognition at dinner.

Admission to just the open bar and dinner, which starts at 6:15 p.m., costs $60 per person.

Sponsorships are available for a wide variety of opportunities, including golf balls, lunch, dinner, driving range and putting contest.

The event benefits the Blue & Gold Club, which is the official fundraising organization for Canisius College athletics. The event has netted more than $140,000 since its inception.