Benefiting the United Warrior Survivor Foundation
CORONADO, CA – May 15, 2007 – GolfGym, the industry leader in golf fitness announced today that for the third year in a row, it will be a sponsor of the United Warrior Survivor Foundation (UWSF) Stars in Stripes Charity Golf Tournament at Coronado Municipal Golf Course in Coronado, CA on Saturday, June 9, 2007. The UWSF is a non-profit organization committed to the spouses surviving Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty. Player spots are still available.
"The UWSF is a terrific organization that does wonderful work in assisting surviving families of the fallen hero’s of our country," said GolfGym President, Ken Pierce. "We are proud to be among many who have supported this tournament for the past several years. We invite golfers, volunteers and sponsors to come out and lend their support to this worthwhile organization. Please join us this year with your support".
The Stars in Stripes Charity Golf Tournament kicks off with a shotgun start at 12 noon with a team best ball scramble format. Golfers can sign up as a part of a foursome or as a single player. Check-in takes place at 10:30 a.m. at Coronado Municipal Golf Course in Coronado, CA. The entry fee is $175 ($100 for Active Military), and includes Greens Fees, Golf Cart, BBQ Lunch, Goodie Bag, T-Shirt, three drink tickets, and Surf N’ Turf Dinner.
This year, golfers will enjoy being entertained by Eric Tracy, a.k.a. "The Mulligan Man". Dressed in his signature brightly colored knickers with a putter in one hand and a bullhorn in the other, golfers will enjoy fun contests, games and rock n’ roll golf music throughout the day. In the last 5 years Eric has performed at more than 200 charity events helping charities raise millions of dollars. "We’ll be adding golf games and goodies never seen before in this event", stated Tracy.
"We still have openings for players, sponsors, raffle prizes and donations, and we encourage people to come out and help us raise money for the wives and children of the Special Operations men killed in action," said Steve Ruth, Planning Director. "This is a great opportunity to thank those men and women who serve our country and to help give something back to those who gave all."
The UWSF is a corporation dedicated to the surviving spouses of Special Operations military personnel killed in the line of duty since September 11, 2001. UWSF offers educational grants along with educational counseling, financial guidance, investment planning and other programs. UWSF also provides emotional support through professional bereavement counseling and support groups throughout the United States.
The United Warrior Survivor Foundation is a non-profit 501©(3) California corporation. All net proceeds benefit the spouses and children that survive U.S. Special Operations Airmen, Naval Special Warfare Sailors/SEALs, Army Special Forces and Recon Marines killed in the nation’s war on terrorism. Please visit http://www.UWSF.org for additional information or contact Planning Director, Steve Ruth at 619-507-4040 or Kelly Chott at 619-946-4877.
GolfGym LLC, a Santa Ana, CA based company, is the industry leader in golf fitness. The Original PowerSwing Trainer has been used by golfers, trainers, coaches and therapists for over 18 years. In 2005, GolfGym added a new line of golf-balanced weighted trainers, the GolfGym Club 38 and GolfGym Club 28, and a GolfGym Balance Ball. Katherine Roberts, The Golf Channel fitness expert assists in the development of new products, creates instructional and training media products, and endorses the company’s product line. GolfGym products are available in over 200 retail locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, and on their website at www.golfgym.com. For more information about the company and its products, call toll-free 877-4-GOLFGYM (446-5349) or visit www.golfgym.com.
Contact:
Tracy Nackel, TEN Marketing & Public Relations, tnackel@cox.net 760-633-1602
