New charity golf outing to raise money for sports programs
MAY 1, 2009 - Casual and accomplished golfers alike are invited to enjoy a day on the fairways and support Rockford Public Schools athletic programs by playing in the inaugural "Golf Scramble for Sports." Organizers expect to raise $15,000 with the July 27 event at Elliot Golf Course.
 The scramble format is intended to appeal to casual golfers, while morning and afternoon shotgun starts give participants flexibility to accommodate busy work schedules. Proceeds will support high school and middle school sports teams and help finance the cost of operating the Rockford Elementary Basketball Association.
"Traditionally, public funding for extracurricular sports has been limited and athletic programs have depended on private funding to bridge the gap," Athletics Director Carl Armato said. "Booster clubs and PTOs try to fill unmet needs, but those efforts can only take us so far. Uniforms and equipment are in short supply and need to be replaced. Money raised from the Golf Scramble for Sports can help provide students with a quality athletic experience."
For $100, participants receive lunch at Elliot and free use of the driving range, a round of golf with a cart, prizes and a prime rib dinner at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. For $500, businesses may sponsor a hole, which includes advertising near the green and a round of golf for four. Anyone lucky enough to shoot a hole-in-one on No. 7 wins $10,000.
The deadline to register is July 20. Registration forms are available by clicking here.
For more information, contact Carl Armato at 815-966-3143. |
