April 2, 2007, Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is now accepting entries for the eighth annual Veterans Golf Classic, to be held May 20 through May 23, 2007, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. More than 450 golfers from across the United States are expected to participate in the 54-hole tournament that is open to all current and former members of the military.
The two-person team event features a different format each day with golfers flighted by their combined team handicap. To be eligible for the tournament, at least one team member must be a Veteran or active member of the military. For all new participants, the entry fee is $250 prior to April 16th. Past players have until April 10th to enter at their discounted entry fee of $210 and after April 10th, the entry fee will increase to $275 for all golfers. The entry fee includes three rounds of competitive golf, nightly activities for participants and a guest, awards and prizes.
"We are proud to continue the tradition of honoring veterans from across the nation," said Steve Mays, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday tournament director. "The Veterans Golf Classic has grown during the last few years and we expect this year’s event to be an unprecedented success."
Eleven of the Grand Strand’s finest golf courses will participate in the tournament, including Aberdeen Golf Club, Black Bear Golf Club, Burning Ridge Golf Club, Crow Creek Golf Club, Indian Wells Golf Club, Indigo Creek Golf Club, SouthCreek at Myrtle Beach National, River Oaks Golf Plantation, Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, The Pearl and Wachesaw Plantation East.
During the Veterans Golf Classic, all Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) and American Legion members also have the opportunity to participate in the annual battle for "The Cup" The V.F.W. has captured "The Cup" for the last three years and the American Legion will attempt to break the V.F.W. streak in 2007.
"I will be in attendance with other Legionaires from across the country to help bring home ‘The Cup’ for the American Legion," said Jimmy Hawk, State Adjutant, South Carolina American Legion.
For more information about the tournament or to register, call 1-800-833-8798 or visit www.VeteransClassic.com.
About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association of 77 championship golf courses, 72 golf package providers and five golf schools in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization has been and continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the Myrtle Beach area golf market. The originator of the "Golf Package," Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about the area accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation. Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help grow the game of golf and attract golfers to the Grand Strand during slower times of year. In addition to hosting the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship – the world’s largest on-site golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Spring and Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing. For more information, call Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday at 1-800-833-8798, or visit www.GolfHoliday.com.
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