June 1, 2017: San José, Calif. — San José State University celebrated the completion
of the Spartan Golf Complex, the first significant renovation to its South Campus
athletics facilities in recent years, at an event on June 1. The privately-funded
complex was made possible by a $5 million gift from alumni Rich and Cindy Thawley
and multiple gifts from other donors.
May 13, 2016: San José, Calif. — The San José State University Athletics Department broke ground on the Spartan
Golf Complex on South Campus on Friday, May 13. Speakers during the ceremony included
Athletics Director Gene Bleymaier, incoming San José State President Mary Papazian,
President of Blach Construction Mike Blach, Spartan women’s golfer Arielle Caronna,
Spartan men’s golfer Scott Munger, and donors Rich and Cindy Thawley, San José State
alums who gave a $5 million lead gift commitment.
May 5, 2016: San José, Calif. — San Jose State University is pleased to announce that it will break ground next
week on the Spartan Golf Complex. The $10.2 million project will be the first-ever
on-campus training facility for SJSU men's and women's golf. The entire project will
be funded by private giving, including a $5 million lead gift commitment from entrepreneurs,
financial industry executives and alumni Cindy and Rich Thawley.
