Golf Calendar and News Briefs
Article published on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 |
Jeepers Creepers tournament winners congratulated
BELLEAIR – The Belleair Country Club had its one day Member Guest Tournament, Jeepers Creepers, on Oct. 24. The tournament was followed by an awards luncheon. Winners of the events were Blanche Miles and guest, Mady Moon – low net; Suzanne Beard and guest, Debbie Arfman – second low net; and Judy Stewart and guest, Jody Sullivan. Kiely Allen and guest, Linda Erickson, shot a gross score of 70 to win prizes for low gross, and Gail Flanagan and Mary Ann Neary won prizes for closest to the pin.
Big Al's Golf Scramble raises funds for The Hospice
CLEARWATER - The 11th Annual Big Al's Golf Tournament will take place at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 4. The community fundraiser is hosted by the Gelep family in honor of their father, Alexander Gelep. Last year the tournament raised more than $10,000 to support the patients and families served by The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. For more information, call Jamie Gelep at 727-466-0075.
Golf tournament benefits Seannes Wish Foundation
PALM HARBOR – The family of Sean (Seanne) Caroline, the 12-year-old Largo boy who was shot and killed by a 14-year-old friend with a loaded gun, will have the Sean Caroline II Fourth Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m., at Lansbrook Golf Club. The Seannes Wish Foundation’s mission is to continue to bring gun safety awareness to children and provide gun safety awareness videos to schools. There will be several hole-in-one prizes, including a 2006 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy from Fletcher’s Harley-Davidson. Also, there will be a silent auction and more than $5,000 in raffle gifts. In memory of Seanne, the family will release white homing doves.
The cost is $75 and includes 18 holes of golf and cart, contests, prizes and an Italian dinner buffet. The club is at 4605 Village Center Drive. To register, visit www.seanneswish.com.
Bayou Club to host Abilities Foundation Golf Challenge
SEMINOLE – The Abilities Foundation Golf Challenge will tee off on Monday, Nov. 13, at the Bayou Club.
The challenge begins at 10 a.m. with registration and a barbecue cook-out followed by a shotgun start at 11. All charitable proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation’s B & G Endowment. The event offers an amenity package with top quality hats, golf shirts, golf towels, free, ice-cold beverages, food on the course provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and many other perks.
An awards banquet follows play, with dinner, trophies and fabulous drawing items. A foursome corporate is available for $1,000 and includes golf and recognition; individual players may sign up for $250. Sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.abilitiesfoundation.com.
Established by George E. Locascio in tribute to his deceased wife, Breverly, the B & G Endowment is a one-of-a-kind fund that provides grants to people with disabilities who have no other means of meeting critical employment, housing, health or independent living needs. Unlike many funding sources, emergency help can be granted quickly, without a lot of red tape. People who have been helped are encouraged, but not required, to pay back the funds if they are able. The Abilities Foundation is a Clearwater-based, private, nonprofit, charitable organization. The club is at 7979 Bayou Club Blvd. Call 538-7370, ext. 319 or visit www.abilitiesfoundation.com.
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Article published on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
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