The 2024 Bob McKee Classic, which benefits the football program at West Hartford’s Conard High School, was held on Aug. 17, 2024 at Simsbury Farms Golf Course.
From left: Conor Tracy, Matt Cersosimo, Brian Walsh, Brendan Frobel. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
By Ronni Newton
Conard High School football alumni, and current and former coaches, were among those who hit the links at Simsbury Farms on Aug. 17, 2024, for the Ninth Annual Bob McKee Classic, a golf tournament held to honor the former coach and namesake of Conard’s Robert McKee Stadium.
McKee, who died at age 95 in December 2017, launched the football program at Conard when the school opened in 1957, and was head coach until his retirement in 1983. McKee was succeeded as Conard’s head coach by his son-in-law, Rob Cersosimo, who was succeed by his son and current head coach, Matt Cersosimo in 2014.
The annual tournament began in 2014, but was not held due to COVID-19 in 2020, and remained on hiatus in 2021.
Tournament Winners
Low Gross Winners:
Low Net Winners:
Long Drive Hole #12:
Closest To The Pin Hole #4:
Closest To The Pin Hole #13:
Volunteers:
From left: Jim Giarnese, Liz Stich, Bob Stich, Brendan Stich. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
Tournament Sponsors
- Brad & Brady Collins
- Roslyn & Paul Scheid & Family
- Acrisure Insurance – Jordan Tirone, Class of 2006
- Sean Collins, Class of 1998
- Rize Mortgage – Jonathan Esposito, Class of 2011
- Keating Agency Insurance – Michael Keating, Class of 1976
- Cricket Press – Greg Confessore, Class of 2012
- Dr. Doug MacGilpin, Team Doctor: 1978-2016
- Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home
- Friends of Feeney
- Norm Fournier, Class of 1971
- Sanborn Mortgage Corporation – Michael Menatian
- The Jones Family
- Aurora Centori – Morgan Jones, Class of 2019
- JMac Custom Carpentry – James MacGilpin, Class of 1998
- Midcoast Orthodontics – Dr. Doug MacGilpin, Class of 1996
- New Park Brewery
From left: Dustin Daniels, Kyle Egress, Lewis Tamaccio, Tim Walsh. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
Cart Sponsors
- Modern Tire – Brian Hajdasz, Class of 1992
- On The Court – Mark Walker, Class of 1976
Hole Sponsors
- Arch Street Tavern – Jerry Collins
- BSN Sports – Andrew Sheintop
- Macca Plumbing – Frank Macca
- Berry Group CT LLC – Brian Berry
- Scott Thomas, Class of 1986
- West Hartford Youth Football
- LAC Therapy – Laurie Cersosimo, Class of 2001
From left: Michael Curley, Brent Vaccaro, Jonathan Esposito, Jordan Tirone. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
Dinner Sponsors
- Conard High School Football Class of 1979 – Mike Haeflich, Class of 1979
- Law Offices of Jonathan M. Abels
From left: Kyle Langevin, Peter Langevin, Jack Kennedy, Chris Faherty. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
Friends of Conard Football
- Bob Barwald, Class of 1974
- Elmwood Pizza
- Hartford Yard Goats Baseball – Andrew Meagher
- Paul E. Allen, Baseball Author of “Bright Lights Black Stars”
- Cincinnati Reds – Mick Mattaliano & Mary Ferketic, Class of 2007
- LIFER Fitness Studio – Debra Fountain
- Corner Pug Restaurant – Dawn Walden
- Hot Basil Thai Cuisine
- Bill Nowlin, Society of American Baseball Research Boston Chapter
- Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen
- bartaco – Rebecca Beauchamp
- Kimberly Boutique – Kimberly Mattson Moster
- Hartford Athletic Soccer – Gabe Gross
- Philadelphia Flyers – Lisa Feigenbaum, Class of 2004
- Butterfly Chinese Restaurant
- BEST Cleaners – Shawn McCann
- Daly’s Corner Package
- Sweet Chilli Thai Cuisine
- Joey’s Pizza Pie – Maryanne Pelkey
- Ocho Café – Noe Ruelas
- Maximum Beverage – Conor Whitney
- Harvey & Lewis Opticians – Christine Holnbeck
- Cheesecake Factory – Jason Hamilton
- New York Jets
- Boost Bowls
- Tavern In The Square – Melissa Sullivan
- Mecha Noodle Bar – James Delancey
- Steben’s Motors Auto Body, Inc.
- Araya Chiropractic Wellness Center – Dr. Rick Araya
- GOLFTEC West Hartford – David Souza
- ESPN – Caitlin Carter, Class of 2003
- Playhouse on Park – Tori Mooney
- Big Y World Class Market West Hartford
- Department of Leisure Services – Helen Rubino-Turco
- Paul Halladay, Class of 1975
- Tufts Men’s Lacrosse – Casey D’Annolfo, Class of 2001
- NFP Fundraising – James Thomson
- Vitalis Healthspan – Dr. Jon Lis, Class of 2009
- Houston Texans – Michael Redman, Class of 2011
- Progressive Lighting & Maintenance
- Trader Joe’s West Hartford
- Sokolski/Jones Family
- Dr. Bruce Backus – Class of 1964
- Simsbury Farms Golf Course – John Verrengia, Class of 1987
- Andrews Oil & Gas Services – Sam Campitelli, Class of 1983
- Berry Group CT LLC – Brian Berry
From left: Brian Berry, Bruce Backus, Jerry Gray, Nick Hoxholli. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
From left: Jon Lis, Michael Campitelli, Victor Eanniello, Greg Hall. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
From left: Marco Pizzoferrato, Tom Michalski, Bryan Tamaccio, Steve Guinan. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
From left: Marco Folino, John Souza, Gary Alford, Pete Folino. 2024 Bob McKee Classic. Courtesy photo
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