Notable Participants

Every athlete wants to end their career leaving it all out on the field.

Eric Collins on how he approaches each McDonough Open

Participants in the McDonough Open represent diverse backgrounds, uniting individuals with a common drive for success at the pinnacle of their respective sports. These ambitious men eagerly embrace the challenges presented by The McDonough Open. Among our distinguished participants are Hall of Famers, college athletes, accomplished triathletes, and Presidents of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. This prestigious event attracts individuals of noble stature, all vying for the coveted jug. Explore a brief list below featuring some noteworthy past participants.

Notable Past Participants

  • Eric Collins, Cabrini College Soccer
  • Bobby Casey, Williams College Basketball
  • Michael Brown, University of Scranton Golf
  • Andrew Kettel, Head Coach of Keystone College Men's Basketball
  • Mike Brown, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Baseball, Golf, Basketball
  • Mike Cosgrove (right), Past President, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Timmy Rose, Binghamton University Basketball
  • Paddy Casey, Syracuse University Basketball
  • V. Kavan Munley, Ironman 70.3, Pocono Mountains
  • Glenn Harding, UMASS Football
  • John Barone, Temple University Golf
  • Leo Walsh, Fordham University Basketball
  • Jack Lawless, Marywood University Golf
  • Andriy Fenwick, Haverford College Soccer
  • Ryan Brown, University of Scranton Golf
  • Ed Cosgrove, Former Marywood College Basketball Coach
  • Matthew Snyder, University of Scranton Basketball and Michael Snyder, Marywood Basketball
NCAA Division 1 Athletes
  • John Barone: Temple University Golf
  • Matt Butler: Holy Cross College Golf
  • Paddy Casey: Syracuse University Basketball
  • Quinn Cullen: St. Joseph’s University Lacrosse
  • Robbie Evans: Wagner College Football
  • Bill Harding: University of Miami Swim/Dive
  • Glenn Harding: UMASS Football
  • Timmy Rose: Binghamton University Basketball
  • Leo Walsh: Fordham University Basketball
NCAA Division 2 Athletes
  • Bill Brown, Millersville University Golf
  • Paddy Casey: University of the Sciences Basketball
NCAA Division 3 Athletes
  • Jake Brown: University of Scranton Golf
  • Michael Brown Jr.: University of Scranton Golf, 2024 Green Ridge Open Champion
  • Ryan Brown: University of Scranton Golf
  • Bobby Casey: Williams College Basketball
  • Eric Collins: Cabrini University Soccer
  • Andriy Fenwick: Haverford College Soccer
  • Chris Farrell: University of Scranton Wrestling
  • Jack Lawless: Marywood University Golf
  • Andy Lynch: University of Scranton Soccer
  • Warren Rozelle: University of Scranton Golf
  • Matthew Snyder: University of Scranton Basketball
  • Michael Snyder: Marywood University Basketball

NAIA Athletes
  • Mike Brown Sr.: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Baseball, Basketball and Golf. Hall of Fame Class of 2014
Notable Men in Sport
  • Ed Cosgrove: Former Head Basketball Coach, Marywood College
  • Ned Cullen: 3rd Place, 1978 Lake Ariel Cottager’s Association Swimming Race
  • Andrew Kettel: Head Coach of Keystone College Men’s Basketball
  • Jack McGrath: Dunmore High School High-Jump Record Holder
  • V. Kavan Munley: Ironman 70.3, Pocono Mountains
  • Brian Swift: First Pitch, Phillies vs. Mariners… August 18, 2025
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Presidents
  • Mike Brown Sr.: Lackawanna County
  • Mike Cosgrove: Lackawanna County
  • Tim Cullen: Washington D.C.
  • Tom Gallagher: Lackawanna County
Political Leaders
  • Mark “Max” Conway Jr.: Mayor of Dunmore
In Memoriam
  • Ed “Harp” Cullen
  • Jimmy Dempsey
  • Tom Gallagher
  • Leo “Butch” Harding
  • Harry McGrath
  • Angelo Pozza
  • Dr. Frank Swift