Golfers nationwide help raise educational funds for military families over Labor Day weekend
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 31, 2011 – KemperSports, a distinguished golf course management company based in Northbrook, Ill., announced its involvement in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day, which takes place during Labor Day Weekend. This year, a selection of KemperSports managed golf courses will participate in Patriot Golf Day to help raise money for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships and other assistance for the children and spouses of military men and women disabled or killed during service. From Sept. 2 through Sept. 5, 2011, golf courses and PGA Professionals nationwide will unite to raise scholarship dollars for military families.
“We are honored to be able to help the families of the men and women who serve our country,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “Patriot Golf Day is a great way for all of us to give back.”
Established in 2007 by Major Dan Rooney (founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation, a former F-16 Pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, PGA Professional and USGA member), Patriot Golf Day is the leading fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation and provides a simple way for golfers across the nation to help honor the sacrifice of military families. Throughout Labor Day Weekend, golfers are encouraged to donate at least an additional dollar to their greens fees to fund Folds of Honor scholarships. Many courses have established additional activities, such as tournaments, raffles and proximity contests, to help increase their community’s donation to this charitable cause.
Many KemperSports managed golf courses, such as Newport Dunes Golf Club in Port Arkansas, Texas, The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso, Ind., Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero, Fla. and Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., have created special events over Labor Day Weekend to raise additional funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Newport Dunes Golf Club in Port Arkansas, Texas is donating five dollars of every green fee over Labor Day Weekend to the Folds of Honor Foundation. The course is also hosting its second annual golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 4, which will provide $10 of each entry fee to Folds of Honor scholarships. Last year, Newport Dunes Golf Club was among the top donors in the nation to the Folds of Honor Foundation, raising more than $1,700.
The inaugural Patriot Golf Day in 2007 raised more than $1.1 million in donations from over 3,200 golf facilities. Throughout the last four years, PGA Professionals and golfers nationwide have helped raise over $8.9 million for the Folds of Honor Foundation, which has resulted in scholarships for over 2,100 military dependents. By participating in Patriot Golf Day, golfers nationwide can join Major Rooney’s mission to empower the lives of deserving military families with educational opportunities. The Patriot Golf Day campaign is also supported by both The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association.
The following KemperSports managed golf courses will be participating in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day.
Ash Brook Golf Course, Scotch Plains, N.J.
Black Gold Golf Club, Yorba Linda, Calif.
Bolingbrook Golf Course, Bolingbrook, Ill.
Buenaventura Golf Course, Ventura, Calif.
Cape Fear National Golf Club, Wilmington, N.C.
Chambers Bay, University Place, Wash.
Chuck Corica Golf Complex, Alameda, Calif.
Crab Meadow Golf Course, Northport, N.Y.
Cypress Head Golf Club, Port Orange, Fla.
Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert, Calif.
Galloping Hill Golf Course, Kenilworth, N.J.
Goose Creek Golf Club, Leesburg, Va.
Hawthorn Woods Country Club, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.
Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes, N.J.
Heron Lakes Golf Club, Portland, Ore.
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club, Vallejo, Calif.
Marlton Golf Club, Upper Marlboro, Md.
Murder Rock Golf Club, Branson, Mo.
Newport Dunes Golf Club, Port Arkansas, Texas
Old Corkscrew Golf Club, Estero, Fla.
Olivas Links Golf Course, Ventura, Calif.
Palm Harbor Golf Club, Palm Coast, Fla.
Paradise Valley Golf Club, Fairfield, Calif.
Ramblewood Country Club, Mount Laurel, N.J.
Rancho Solano Golf Club, Fairfield, Calif.
Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club, Dinuba, Calif.
Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove, Ill.
Sand Creek Station Golf Course, Newton, Kan.
Shoal Creek Golf Course, Kansas City, Mo.
Stonebridge Golf Club, New Orleans, La.
The Bridges Golf Club, San Ramon, Calif.
The Course at Aberdeen, Valparaiso, Ind.
The Crossings at Carlsbad, Carlsbad, Calif.
The Links at Bodega Harbour, Bodega Bay, Calif.
Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Elkridge, Md.
Vellano Country Club, Chino Hills, Calif.
Wilderness at Fortune Bay, Tower, Minn.
To learn more about Patriot Golf Day, and to find a participating course in your area, please visit http://www.patriotgolfday.com/.
About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Chambers Bay, host of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. Affiliate KemperLesnik, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.
Contact:
Megan Godfrey
847-291-6740
megan.godfrey@kemperlesnik.com
