Connecticut native Thomas Graham (C'63) came to Georgetown as a freshman in the fall of 1959 from the Canterbury School. A standout member of the men's golf team during his time on the Hilltop, Graham was voted as a team captain by his teammates as a senior, but his accolades on the course and contributions to the program have continued in the decades to follow.
 
"It was definitely a different experience than what today's players are used to," Graham said. "We didn't really have a home course, so we'd pile five guys into my car and play any tournament we could get into on the East Coast.
 
"I loved Georgetown and had a great experience. In fact, all four of my children went on to attend Georgetown and my son Andrew (C'01) was also on the golf team."
 
Although he won his first club championship as a teen in 1960 at Mt. Kisco Country Club and played collegiately for the Hoyas, it wasn't until his self-described "late-40's" that Graham reignited his competitive fire on the golf course. Between 1982 and 2005, he won 13 club championships at Country Club of Fairfield and has qualified for seven USGA Championships, including five Senior Amateur Championships, between 1994 and 2010.
 
In 1998, Graham qualified for the U.S. Senior Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Battling a field of 75 competitors vying for just two spots in the event, he carded a 2-under 68 to finish as the low qualifier and earned his trip out west. Although he didn't make the cut at Riviera, an added highlight of the tournament was being able to take his sons to California to caddy for him.
 
Graham has a continued relationship with the program and his support is key to making playing golf at Georgetown an exceptionally unique experience. A member of the prestigious Seminole Golf Club, he was instrumental in helping the Hoyas establish their annual Spring Break trip to Florida where the team knocks off the winter rust at some of the premier courses in the Sunshine State in preparation for a run at the BIG EAST Championships. Although club rules have curtailed the ability of collegiate teams to play at Seminole, Graham remains steadfast in his commitment to helping the program connect with fellow alumni from other clubs in the area.
 
"Our spring training trip to West Palm Beach was initiated by Tom," Head Coach Tommy Hunter said. "He wanted to make sure our guys have a warm climate in early March so we can prepare properly for our spring competitions. His passion and knowledge of the game is ever present and he has made a lasting impression on so many of our players over the years."
 
Another aspect of Graham's support of the program is the Graham Family Athletics Scholarship, an endowed scholarship for a deserving young golfer who comes to Georgetown as a leader with a passion for the game and the highest respect for sportsmanship and integrity.
 
"Tom is a guardian angel to the Georgetown men's golf program," Hunter continued. "His endowed golf scholarship certainly helps us remain competitive in the recruiting world as we interface with top junior golfers. Tom Graham is a lifelong Hoya!"