The fourth annual Richard D. Lynch II Memorial Golf Tournament raised more than one million dollars for the children of victims of September 11. The fundraising event was held this summer at the Great Rock Golf Club in Wading River.

The tournament is named after Richard D. Lynch II, who died because of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, leaving behind his wife, Christina, and daughter, Olivia, who was only one-year-old at the time of his death. Richard is the son of Dick Lynch, the play-by-play announcer for the New York Giants for more than 35 years and a former Notre Dame football standout and all-pro defensive back for the Giants.

Thomas Costello, himself a former New York Giant and co-owner of the Great Rock Golf Club along with the Pierce family of Roslyn, organized the tournament. Costello had committed to raising $1 million to benefit Lynch's family and several other children's charities.

"As we have the last three years, we asked past and present teammates and other New York athletes to participate in our fundraising golf tournament. Despite their often busy schedules, many of these athletes came to help us raise the money," explained Lynch. "I am pleased that so many athletes from several different professional sports participated. The tournament has become a remarkable event, which truly shows the best side of New Yorkers and New York athletes."

For more information about this or upcoming events, contact: Alyssa Nightingale at 631-367-8599