29th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be held August 24 at Waubeeka
July 28, 2026
The 29th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Aug. 24 at Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College’s
Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA’s student-athletes.
Each year, the tournament recognizes a deserving individual or business that has impacted
the MCLA Athletics program. This year's honoree is MCLA Foundation Board Vice Chair
JamieEllen Moncecchi. The Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of
Greylock Federal Credit Union, Moncecchi has been a dedicated volunteer on the MCLA
Foundation Board of Directors since 2020.
The entry cost includes the 18-hole tournament, greens and cart fees, lunch, branded
gifts, a post-golf dinner, and more. On the day of the event, registration will be
held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 11 a.m.
This year’s Golf Classic Premier Sponsor is MountainOne.
Other leadership-level sponsors of the event include Greylock Federal Credit Union,
Alton & Westall Real Estate Agency, Aramark, Berkshire Health Systems, Adams Plumbing
& Heating, Casella Waste Systems, J.H. Maxymillian, PV Financial Group, Rumbolt Law,
Bob Ziomek ’89, Hillcrest Educational Centers, Becks Printing, Blue Moon Industries,
CHH Engraving, Beacon Bank, Sue and Andy Budz, Tea & Boba Lounge (Williamstown), Boston
Sea Foods, Maselli & Field Family Eyecare, Souliere & Zepka, and Hotel on North.
MCLA Athletics thanks all sponsors for their continued support. Those interested in
signing up for or sponsoring the event may do so by visiting lnk.mcla.edu/golf2026, emailing advancement@mcla.edu, calling 413-662-5224. The sponsorship deadline is July 31. The player registration
deadline is August 10.
About MCLA
At MCLA, we're here for all — and focused on each — of our students. Classes are taught
by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive
on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed
to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered
to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 132-year commitment to
public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence.
MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for
11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts
Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic
prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer
on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer
on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings
measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants.