Golf Marathon

2011 Golf Marathon
Monday May 2nd. 2011 Belleview Biltmore C.C.
To Benefit All Children’s Hospital

Fellow Golf Professionals,
This a recap of Golf Marathon 2011 for your viewing. We can not stress the importance of having your support for this event. PLEASE CALL TO SIGNUP

60 Pros 1 Day 6480 Holes . . . all for CHARITY

MARATHON 2011
GOALS:
1. Support charity or charities of our choice in our surrounding areas
2. Increase chapter awareness – explain to public what and what we are
** Local media coverage
** A yearly fundraiser with potential growth
** Strengthen member camaraderie
CHARITY: This Year: All Children’s Hospital -- St. Petersburg

CHAPTER PARTICIPATION:
60 players is our GOAL Thirty --two person teams
Each Team Must Raise a Minimum of $ 600.00 per team
We will allow amateurs to play in place of pro for all of day or portion
Suggestion: Allow media stars or anyone to play (one or two rounds) in exchange for donation
8 MSR HOURS EARNED FOR PLAYING

FORMAT:
Six 18 holes of golf to be played in one day = 108 HOLES. Play in foursomes.
One golf course with tee offs on # 1 & # 9 every 2-3 minutes We will play the 3 sets of tees TWICE.
Two person ALTERNATE shot format where each player has a cart
New carts for player after 54 holes and also frequent breaks are recommended
To speed up play – automatic two putt when on green if you desire
GOAL is to play each 18 holes in ONE HOUR YOU WILL NOT BE TIRED AFTERWARDS!!
Each player will hit only 240 shots for the day with many of those being putts.
Format is much less stressful on body Wear shorts Bring Suntan lotion
6480 HOLES IN ONE DAY Great selling point for TV, radio and print media

PLEDGES:
Each player to ask for donations meaning 60 players raising money
Set up raffles or giveaways to raise cash.
10 minute lessons and ask for donations / some pros to have hit green contests
Call Tom McCrary at Glen Lake for the easiest WAY to raise $$$
Ask for a set donation ie $ 10.00 or $ 20.00
We Do Not recommend getting pledges and coming back later for the money!
The more you raise - the more entries into the charity drawing
FOOD:
We provide box snack around 11:00 am
Awesome buffet following golf around 2:30 pm

SIGN UP TODAY BY CALLING OR EMAILING:

Jon Johnson         Tom McKone        Rick Sopka
813-854-4946        727-919-6221      813-380-6532
jejohnson@tampabaydown.com TMcKoneIV@aol.com rsopka1@tampabay.rr.com