The Canisius College athletic department will hold the 16th annual Blue & Gold Golf Classic and Auction Monday, August 5, at Brierwood Country Club in Hamburg.

The event will feature a 1 p.m. tee time, with accommodations for 144 golfers. Cost for the event is $175 for one golfer or $700 for a foursome. That price includes a full day of golf, lunch, on-course refreshments and an open bar and sit-down dinner following the event.

For 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.