PC's Cooley, Former Patriot Harrison Named Honorary Chairmen of 2020 U.S. Senior Open in Newport
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PC's Cooley, Former Patriot Harrison Named Honorary Chairmen of 2020 U.S. Senior Open in Newport
"I am very honored to represent the state of Rhode Island and Providence College as an honorary chairman of the 2020 U.S. Senior Open. As a native of Providence and someone who has great enthusiasm for the game of golf, I am confident that the Ocean State and the entire New England region will support this national championship,” said Cooley.
In their roles, Cooley and Harrison will support the championship at Newport Country Club.
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The tournament will be held from June 25 to June 28.
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Cooley at PC
Cooley is in his ninth season at Providence and has led the program to five NCAA Tournament and two NIT Tournament berths in eight years.
The Friars, who won the 2014 Big East Conference tournament, have advanced to seven consecutive postseasons for the first time since earning eight straight postseason berths from 1971-78.
Providence had qualified for just one NCAA Tournament in the 10 years before Cooley was hired.
This season, the Friars are 10-7 overall and 3-1 in the Big East.
PC returns to action on Wednesday night when they host St. John’s at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
This past summer, Cooley served as the head coach of Team USA at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
About Harrison
Harrison, an All-Pro defensive back with both New England and the San Diego Chargers, played for 15 years in the NFL.
He helped the Patriots win consecutive Super Bowls, a 32-29 victory over Carolina in 2004 and a 24-21 win over Philadelphia the following year.
Harrison is a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame and San Diego's 50th-anniversary team.
Harrison was the first player to record at least 30 interceptions (34) and 30 sacks (30.5) in a career.
He posted seven interceptions in 13 career NFL playoff games.
In 1997 with the Chargers, Harrison became the first player in NFL history to score touchdowns on a fumble return, interception return and kickoff return in the same season.
He is currently a studio analyst for NBC Sports’ Football Night in America.
U.S. Senior Open at Newport
This will be the fifth USGA championship held at Newport Country Club, a total that includes the first-ever U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open Championships in 1895.
Newport also hosted the 100th U.S. Amateur in 1995, the second of three consecutive victories in that championship by Tiger Woods.
The U.S. Senior Open Championship, for golfers age 50 and older, is open to any professional and any amateur with a Handicap Index not exceeding 3.4.
Players who are eligible to compete include defending champion Steve Stricker, Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Davis Love III, Ernie Els, and Jim Furyk.