DENVER, Colo. - The University of Denver Athletics and Recreation Department hosted the 2015 Red Vest Golf Tournament at Cherry Creek Country Club on Monday.

DU's annual Red Vest Golf Tournament celebrates and supports the University of Denver's 17 NCAA Division I sports programs. All proceeds from the Red Vest Golf Tournament and fundraiser sale directly support scholarships and financial aid for the student-athletes on all 17 University of Denver's Division I teams.

Check out photos from today's event HERE.

The Red Vest Tradition

On February 17, 1900, Chancellor Henry Buchtel hosted a senior breakfast in his home. In the interest of festivity and to invest the occasion with dignity, he wore a handsome red vest. In later years, DU quarterbacks were promised a similar red vest if they led their teams to victory.

The tradition lapsed for many years, until Chancellor Chester Alter, who served from 1953 until 1966, resurrected it for gala occasions. Since then, many University chancellors have sported red vests of their own, wearing them as symbols of leadership, hope and promise.

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