Par is $1 million for Roy Williams’ cancer fundraising golf tournament

Posted Jun 7, 2019
Roy Williams is so serious about raising money for cancer research, he’s willing to let a UNC fan call a timeout. There’s an item in the silent auction before the Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Invitational for the “UNC Basketball Courtside Experience.” Technically, the auction winner will get a seat on UNC’s bench, and one behind it, for a game next season. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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