LPGA Futures Tour Stop Scheduled for June 20-26
(HARRIS, Mich.) – A quick five months from the Inaugural Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass, the Upper-Peninsula golf course has issued the call for over 300 volunteers to help run the LPGA Futures Tour event.
Volunteers do not need golf experience to register for a variety of roles that range from greeters to crowd control, marshals to scoring, cart drivers to ticket dissemination/collection. They need only be willing to work a minimum four-hour shift leading up to, or during, the week of June 20 – 26.
“Volunteering is a great way to get involved, to meet players and fans, and to represent your community,” says Susan Harris, tournament co-chair and Sweetgrass marketing director. “It also fulfills a vital role in making this Championship a success. We are already receiving requests from Michigan, surrounding states, and Canada that want to support it in a meaningful way.”
Volunteers will be assigned a role based on their skill level and interest. All will be given training to complete their tasks, as well as a volunteer uniform shirt.
As a thank you, all volunteers will receive free entry into the event throughout the week, as well as a chance to play the course for free any Monday through Thursday through the rest of the golf season, based on availability. There are no fees or costs associated with being a volunteer.
Volunteers should call the Delta County Commerce Center at 906-786-2192 or see www.deltami.org for a volunteer application or more information.
Vickie Micheau, volunteer chair says, “Families, golf groups, and friends are encouraged to participate together as ambassadors of the game and their home town. We want to show these exceptional players how welcoming we are – and our greatest asset is our people.”
About the Championship
Welcoming the world’s brightest new talent in women’s professional golf, the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass is an LPGA Futures Tour event held at Sweetgrass Golf Club in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The inaugural 54-hole stroke-play event will be held June 20-26, 2011, the first of a three-year commitment by the LPGA. Located in Harris, Michigan, Sweetgrass is situated at the Island Resort & Casino, and is owned and operated by the Hannahville Indian Community of the Potawatomi Nation. See sweetgrassgolfclub.com for more information.
About Sweetgrass and the Island Resort & Casino
The Sweetgrass Golf Club, site of the 2011 Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass (an LPGA Futures Tour stop), was designed by Michigan-native Paul Albanese and opened in 2008. It was named a Top 20 Courses You Can Play in Michigan by GOLF Magazine in 2010, and Best New Course by Golfweek magazine in 2009. For more information, see http://www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com or at facebook.com/sweetgrassgolfclub
Boasting more than 1,400 slot machines and 24/7 Vegas-style gaming, the Island Resort & Casino (www.islandresortandcasino.com) offers Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Poker and more. The Island hosts top musical acts from a variety of musical genres. Dining options include the Firekeeper’s Restaurant, Beachcomber Restaurant & Bar, Coral Reef Grille and Bingo Snack Bar. Live music in the lounge, the Club Four One nightclub, a swimming pool and conference center are other popular resort offerings. The property is easily accessible via a pair of regional airports in Escanaba and Marquette.
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