The Governor?s Cup Classic, featuring a luncheon, news conference, and golf outing was held Wednesday at the University Club in Lexington.

The golf tournament benefited two charitable causes ? the Visually Impaired Preschool Services and the Trust for Life Organ Donation Program. Event sponsors included Kroger, Pepsi, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Proud, and American Airlines. Larry Columbia and Greg Osborn of Kroger presented $10,000 checks to the general scholarship fund of the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville.

A famous football alumnus from each school also is recognized for his contributions to football in the state. This year?s honorees were former Wildcat All-America defensive end Art Still and former Cardinal All-America defensive lineman Ken Kortas.

The Governor’s Cup Trophy presented to the winner of the UK/UL football game

Head coach Rich Brooks and UL head coach Bobby Petrino film a commercial on the golf course for Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)

Kroger presented the UK and UL athletic directors with $10,000 scholarships

Larry Columbia of Kroger presents Mitch Barnhart with the scholarship check

Louisville great Ken Kortas was named as a Governor’s Cup Honoree

UK great Derrick Ramsey introduces Art Still

Ramsey congratulates Still on his award

Art Still (with VIPS executive director Sharon Bensinger) was the UK receipient of the Governor’s Cup Honoree award

UK great Art Still

Coach Brooks watches the program with UK greats Babe Parilli and Bob Gain

Coach Rich Brooks speaks to the media about the upcoming game and season