• About the Poppa Lou
  Golf Classic
  • History
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    • The Poppa Lou Golf Classic was begun in
      1995 following the passing of Louis Parsons,
      the father of Buffy, Mickey, Arlene, Irene and
      Dennis Parsons, by event founders Bart
      Leverich and Jerry Cross and organizers
      John & Buffy (Parsons) Whiting.
      
      The event was a tribute to "Poppa Lou's"
      love of family and friendship to all who he
      came in contact with, with the intention to be as
      much a celebration of family and friends, as a
      special golfing event.
      
      The format of the outing, a scramble allowing
      teams to play the best golf shot of the foursome
      encouraged the participation of family and
      friends who had limited golf skill and to include
      wives, girlfriends and children in the event.
      
      Over the years the Poppa Lou has become one
      of the most popular family events of the summer.
      
      Much of the success of the event can be traced
      to the emphasis on having fun and enjoying a
      party with friends and family featuring the family
      band, first lead by family member Father Gunn, who
      passed away in 2011. Ian Leverich has continured
      the tradition as the leader of the family band.
      
      The Poppa Lou is scheduled to be a
      celebration of all those who have had an influence
      on teaching the value of friendship and family, and
      a special tribute to Father Fran who meant so much
      to so many and loved the Poppa Lou and the game
      of golf.
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  • Photos of Past
    Poppa Lou Events
    • 2021 25th Poppa Lou
    • 2019 24th Poppa Lou
    • 2018 23th Poppa Lou
    • 2017 22nd Poppa Lou
    • 2016 21st Poppa Lou
    • 2015 20th Poppa Lou
    • 2014 19th Poppa Lou
    • 2013 18th Poppa Lou
    • 2013 17th Poppa Lou
    • 2011 16th Poppa Lou
    • 2010 15th Poppa Lou
    • 2009 14th Poppa Lou
    • 2008 13th Poppa Lou
    • 2007 13th Poppa Lou
    • 2006 12th Poppa Lou
    • 2005 11th Poppa Lou
    • 2004 10th Poppa Lou
    • 2003 9th Poppa Lou
    • 2002 8th Poppa Lou
    • 2001 7th Poppa Lou
    • 2000 5th Poppa Lou
    • 1999 4th Poppa Lou
    • 1998 4th Poppa Lou
    • 1997 3rd Poppa Lou
• Next Poppa Lou
  Not Scheduled
  • Blackhead Golf Club
    desires change from
    Saturday to Friday or Sunday
    
  • Click to see Blackhead GC Change Message
• Register Online
  Poppa Lou Golf Classic
  
• Contact Poppa Lou
  Event Organizers
  
  • Via e-mail
    
  • Via phone: 973-764-0375
    
  • Buffy & John Whiting
    15 Village Way - Unit 6
    Vernon, NJ 07462
    
• Directions
  Blackhead Golf Club
• Poppa Lou
  Related Links
  • Buffy & John's Web Site
  • Blackhead Golf Club
    Web Site

The 25th Annual Poppa Lou Golf Classic was played on Saturday July 17, 2021. There are no plans for the 26th Poppa Lou.

Note:  The Blackhead Golf Club has indicated that holding Poppa Lou Golf Classic on Satruday is no longer possible and that it must be played on either Friday or Sunday. It is unclear as to whether this will allow the event to continue as it has been held in the past. Hopefully something can be worked out.

Register for future Poppa Lout Golf Classic celebrations will be announced once it is determined that the event will be continued.  If you have questions please contact us by clicking HERE.