Money raised supports families of military service members who have been disabled
or Lost their Lives in the Line of Duty
Scottsdale, Ariz. (August 29, 2016) – Troon® and it’s three managed golf clubs in Hawaii – Kapalua Golf, The King Kamehameha Golf Club and Princeville Makai Golf Club – are proud to announce their support of the tenth annual Patriot Golf Day, a joint initiative of The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. Golfers playing Troon’s three Hawaii facilities throughout the month of September will be raising funds to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. The mission of Folds of Honor is to provide post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled in the line of duty.
In 2015, Troon-managed facilities throughout the United States raised more than $80,000 for the Folds of Honor Foundation through Patriot Day Golf activities – more than any other golf course management company.
Patriot Golf Day programs at Troon-managed facilities in Hawaii will include:
Kapalua Golf:
Complimentary Golf For Retired And Active Military – Kapalua Golf will be offering complimentary golf Sept. 3rd through 5th on the Plantation Course and The Bay Course for retired and active military personnel. Free golf is available with proper military identification from 11AM – 12:50PM. Restrictions apply and the round must be booked inside of the four-day booking window to qualify for the promotion. The Plantation Course is annually rated as the top golf course in Hawaii and one of the top golf courses in the world by national golf publications.
Par 3 Contest – Kapalua Golf, in conjunction with the Aloha Section of the PGA, will host a par 3 contest on the Bay Course on Friday, Sept. 23 from 8 AM to 4PM. On a designated par 3, golfers can choose to participate in the contest for a $10 donation. For each $10 donation, players get one swing to try to hit the green. If they hit the green, they receive a box of Callaway golf balls. If they miss the green, they receive a voucher good for 15-20% off in the golf shop. All money raised through the Par 3 Contest will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
The King Kamehameha Golf Club & Kahili Golf Course:
Donation of $1 For Every Paid Round Over Labor Day Weekend – The King Kamehameha Golf Club (a private club with membership opportunities available) and it’s neighboring club, Kahili Golf Course (a daily-fee club), will donate $1 to the Folds of Honor Foundation for every paid round played on each course Sept. 2-5 (Friday through Monday). A “paid round” at The King Kamehameha Golf Club includes all member and guest rounds.
Countertop Donation Box – The golf shops at The King Kamehameha Golf Club and Kahili Golf Course will have cash donation boxes at the register counter throughout the month of September. All money raised through the donation box will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Limited Edition Patriot Golf Day Titleist Golf Bag Raffle – Titleist has donated a beautiful, limited-edition Patriot Golf Day golf bag to The King Kamehameha Golf Club. Raffle tickets for the golf bag will be sold for $20 in the golf shop Sept. 1st through 30th. A winner will be drawn on Sept. 30th and all money raised through the golf bag raffle will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Discounted Golf For Active And Retired Military – The King Kamehameha Golf Club will offer a special discounted rate of $90 + tax (regularly $205) for active or retired military personnel for the four days of Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2-5). In addition, neighboring Kahili Golf Course will offer active or retired military a $35 + tax rate over Labor Day Weekend. In order to take advantage of these offers, proper military identification must be presented at check-in.
Par 3 Contests – In conjunction with Aloha Section of the PGA, both The King Kamehameha Golf Club and Kahili Golf Course will conduct a hit the green contest on Monday, Sept. 5th on a par 3 hole. The King Kamehameha Golf Club contest will be held on hole 10 and the Kahili Golf Course contest will be on hole 8. For a $10 donation per shot, if the golfer keeps his/her ball on the green he/she will win a coupon for 40% off apparel in either golf shop. Money raised through the Par 3 Contests will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Princeville Makai Golf Club:
Discounted Golf Rate – Princeville Makai Golf Club will offer a special $159 rate (regular rate $205) for all tee times sold from 12:09 PM to 13:09 PM every day during the month of September. $9 of every greens fee sold during those times will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Par 3 Contest – On Friday, Sept. 9th from 7:30 AM to 11 AM on the par-3 third hole, Princeville Makai Golf Club will team with the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association for a fun “hit the green” contest. For a $10 donation, anyone who hits the green will receive a sleeve of Callaway golf balls. Just for participating, all donors will receive a high-five from the junior golf volunteers and a discount voucher for non-sale golf shop merchandise. Money raised through the Par 3 Contest will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Since its inception in 2007, PGA Professionals have helped raise millions of dollars through Patriot Golf Day events, allowing Folds of Honor to award more than 7,500 educational scholarships. Patriot Golf Day allows the Folds of Honor Foundation to present an ongoing tribute to the brave service members by ensuring that the families of fallen and wounded warriors have hope for the right educational start to life and best future possible.
“We are proud to participate in Patriot Golf Day and support the Folds of Honor Foundation,” said Alex Nakajima, PGA, general manager Kapalua Golf. “Patriot Golf Day is the perfect opportunity to give back to the families of those who have given so much through their brave service. Many of our Hawaii facilities have expanded Patriot Golf Day to Patriot Golf Month and will have activities throughout September to help raise even more money for the Fold of Honor Foundation.”
About Patriot Golf Day
Major Dan Rooney, a former F-16 fighter pilot, PGA Professional and USGA member, came up with the concept of Patriot Golf Day and founded the Folds of Honor Foundation in 2007, following his second of three tours of duty in Iraq. After returning from his second tour, Major Rooney witnessed a profound display of a family’s grief as they welcomed home the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin. Inspired by this tragic homecoming of a fallen American solider, Rooney started the Folds of Honor Foundation to provide support to military families in the aftermath of their tragedies. For more information about Patriot Golf Day or to make a donation, visit www.foldsofhonor.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with more than 270 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 38 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion Club, London, England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
