For The First Tee of Prince William County Annual Benefit Tournament
(TRIANGLE, VA) – Legendary golfer Billy Casper will appear at The First Tee of Prince William County Annual Benefit Tournament taking place at Forest Greens Golf Club on Friday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Masters and two-time U.S. Open champion with 51 PGA TOUR victories, Casper will provide opening remarks, offer tips to golfers, sign autographs, take photos and eat lunch with golf course patrons.
“Coming to the D.C.-area brings back many fond memories from my playing days,” says Casper, a member of the PGA and World Golf Hall of Fame. “I enjoy sharing tales and tips with golfers who are ensuring junior players get to share in our love for this great game.”
“We’re ecstatic that Billy Casper will be at Forest Greens,” says Tom Coffman, General Manager of Forest Greens. “His unbelievable career, affection for the game and genial personality will make for an experience these golfers won’t soon forget.”
The tournament, a four-person scramble with shotgun start at 10 a.m., raises money to help fund The First Tee programs throughout the year. The entry fee – $100 per player or $375 per team -includes greens and cart fees, buffet lunch, on-course prizes and the chance to meet Billy Casper.
For more information on playing in the tournament: www.thefirstteeprincewilliamcounty.org, 703.494.5078.
The First Tee of Prince William County impacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs promoting character-development and life-enhancing values through golf. More than 10,000 children in Prince William County Schools have experienced the curriculum through The First Tee National School Program.
Opened in 1996, Forest Greens Golf Club is located minutes from I-95 in Triangle, VA. A true back-to-nature oasis amid the bustle of Northern Virginia, the 18-hole, par 72 course is designed by renowned architect Clyde Johnston.
Awarded four stars (of five) from Golf Digest, Forest Greens features pine tree-lined fairways, well-protected greens and gently rolling terrian. An intriguing layout with few blind shots, generous landing areas and elevated tees blends bark and bite for all handicaps. The comprehensive practice facility includes an all-grass driving range, a putting and chipping green and PGA instruction.
The clubhouse contains a pro shop with a complete selection of golf apparel and equipment. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant is perfect for post-round relaxation and regularly hosts corporate outings and other social engagements.
For more information or to reserve a tee time: www.forestgreens.com, 703.221.0123.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance owner-operator of more than 125 golf courses, country clubs and resorts, Billy Casper Golf holds the second largest domestic portfolio. The company provides turnkey club management for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the firm is headquartered in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
Industry leaders and media praise the company’s best-of-breed infrastructure that shows clients favorable returns on investments. Billy Casper Golf’s economies of scale make and save money for courses while delivering personal touches to golfers and club members.
Buffalo Communications – a division of Billy Casper Golf – is the global public relations, branding and marketing-communications firm. In addition to creating and implementing programs for Billy Casper Golf courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
For more information: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Nick Lashinsky
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications
703.891.3324
nlashinsky@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
www.billycaspergolf.com
