Bears Club
Upcoming Events

The Bears Club, is the official fundraising arm of Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics. The primary purpose of the Bears Club is to raise financial support to enhance the Lenoir-Rhyne University student-athlete experience and provide athletic scholarship support.

October 16, 2026

38th Annual Hanley Painter Bear Memorial Golf Tournament

Start off your Homecoming weekend and show your support for LR at the 38th Annual Hanley H. Painter Memorial Golf Tournament. Bring your own foursome, or we can add you to one. The event is at Lake Hickory Country Club (Catawba Springs), and tee times are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit LR Athletics.  Registration is required.  Please register using this link: https://lrbears.com/hpgolf