13th ANNUAL MINNESOTA TWINS CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC December 13, 2010

Lee Memorial Health System Foundation today announced the 13th Annual Minnesota Twins Celebrity

Golf Classic will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 on the championship-level Wee Friendly and Long Mean courses at prestigious Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers.

 

Past participants in the annual Classic have included 2009 “American League M.V.P.” Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, Carl Pavano, Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, pitching ace Joe Nathan, 2010 “American League Manager of the Year” Ron Gardenhire and Hall of Fame candidate Bert Blyleven. 

The Classic supports programs and treatments at Lee Memorial Health System’s RegionalCancerCenter.

 

The scramble-format golf tournament is followed by a seated dinner featuring silent and live auctions.  Bidding opportunities will include one-of-a-kind hand-signed memorabilia from the worlds of sports and entertainment, luxurious spa and jewelry items, a trip to NapaValley with a private vintner tour and a trip to the AT&T National with VIP access and luxury hotel accommodations. 

 

Said Lee Memorial Health System Chief Foundation Officer Sharon A. MacDonald, “We are delighted to again partner with The Minnesota Twins and Fiddlesticks Country Club to deliver a first class day on the courses in support of those battling cancer.  We are grateful for the outstanding partnership of The Minnesota Twins Organization and its players and the members of Fiddlesticks Country Club in helping us to save lives.  We need to ensure patients receive the highest quality medical care available.” 

 

 

Added Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic Event Chair and Fiddlesticks member Debby Welsh, “We look forward to an outstanding year in support of life-saving cancer care.  Our planning committee will deliver another memorable and unique event. Our goal is to offer guests an outstanding experience while raising funds for a critical cause here in the Southwest Florida community.”

 

 

 

Individual golf slots are $250 and include the tournament, lunch buffet and dinner auction.  Non-golfers may also participate by purchasing a $50 ticket to the dinner auction. 

 

 

To register your foursome for The Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic or to purchase tickets to the evening dinner auction, please call 239-343-6950 or email TwinsGolf@LeeMemorial.org. Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are currently available.  To inquire, please call 239-343-6950.   

 

GOLFERS TEE UP TO SUPPORT WOUNDED LOCAL HERO September 3, 2010

Two separate golfing events are being held this week-end in honor of PFC Corey Kent. 

Corey, a 2006 Mariner High School honors graduate, was critically injured on July 12 of this year while serving his country in Afghanistan.   He faces a long and arduous recuperation and rehabilitation process, and our community is coming together in amazing ways to support him and his family during this difficult time.

Arrowhead Golf Club at Heritage Greens will be holding their First Annual PFC Corey Kent Golf Tournament, a “Best Ball 4-man Scramble” on Saturday, September 4.  Registration begins at 7:30am, with a shotgun start at 8:30am.  The Arrowhead Golf Club is located at 2205 Heritage Greens Drive in Naples, Florida.

Del Tura Country Club is holding a two day event, Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, with all proceeds being donated to the PFC Corey Kent Family Assistance Fund.  The festivities planned include two full days of golf and golfing contests, raffles, mulligans, a Saturday “Disco” Night with prizes for the best costumes, and much more!  Del Tura Country Club is located at 18621 North Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers, Florida.

January 27, 2010

12th Annual Minnesota Twins Celebrity Classic Set for Fiddlesticks Country Club

Lee Memorial’s Regional Cancer Center to Benefit

On Thursday, Feb. 25, The American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins will again lend their time and talents to raise awareness and funds for local cancer patients treated at Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center.

The Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic, being held this year at Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers with a shotgun start at 1 p.m., marks the event’s 12th year. Players will fill Fiddlesticks’ “Long Mean” and “Wee Friendly” courses—both well-regarded as two of the most challenging courses in all of Southwest Florida. 

2009 American League MVP and perennial All-Star Joe Mauer is scheduled to play in the tournament.  Other Minnesota Twins celebrities who have taken part in past events include All-Stars Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan along with fan-favorite and 2009 “Cycle Hitter” Michael Cuddyer.  This year’s auction includes spectacular travel and ticket packages where guests can bid to attend the 2010 Master’s in Augusta, sit atop TD Bank Garden in the Chairman’s Suite for a Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs game, enjoy a Tampa Bay Lightning game from some of the best seats in St. Pete Times Forum and dine at some of the most popular restaurants in our area.  Also featured will be luxurious island getaways, one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry and hand-signed memorabilia from some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment.   

Net proceeds from the event will support programs and treatments at the new free-standing comprehensive Regional Cancer Center located at the corner of I-75 and Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. This state-of-the-art Center consolidates outpatient services, providing easier access for cancer patients and their families. The Center incorporates the newest technologies in cancer treatment, including a trilogy linear accelerator equipped to provide 3D conformal radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy. The crown jewel of the Lee Memorial Health System cancer program—the Regional Cancer Center is a destination of hope and healing.

Lead sponsors of the Minnesota Twins Celebrity Classic include Ultimate Sports Adventures, Team Scotti, LeeSar, Fifth Third Bank, Owen-Ames-Kimball and Shoreline Aggregate. Golf slots are $250 per person and include the auction and dinner.  Dinner and auction-only tickets are available for $50 per person. 

For more information on the Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic, or to register your foursome or inquire about corporate sponsorships, please email TwinsGolf@LeeMemorial.org, call the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation at 239-985-3550 or visit www.LeeMemorial.org/Foundation.

18TH ANNUAL FGCU FOUNDERS CUP October 1, 2009

Estero Bay Chevrolet is Hole-In-One Sponsor at FGCU Founder’s Cup Golf tourney Monday, Oct. 12 at Mediterra NAPLES, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2009) – A hole-in-one during the Florida Gulf Coast University Founder’s Cup golf tournament could earn one lucky golfer an automobile from Estero Bay Chevrolet. The 18th annual Florida Gulf Coast University Founder’s Cup is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12 at The Club at Mediterra in North Naples.

Proceeds from the day will benefit the FGCU Foundation, which provides funds to enhance scientific, educational and athletic programs related to the mission of the university, outside the scope of regular state funding.

Activities begin with an 11:30 a.m. buffet lunch at the clubhouse. Golfers begin play at 1:15 p.m. with a shotgun start on both of Mediterra’s Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses. 

 For more information or to register for the 2009 FGCU Founder’s Cup at Mediterra, contact Michele Kroffke at 239-590-1074 and mkroffke@fgcu.edu, or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/foundation. -30-

2ND ANNUAL HANNAH GRANT GOLF TOURNAMENT September 30, 2009

2nd Annual Hannah Grant Golf Tournament 9:30 a.m. October 4th, 2009

RIVERBEND GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 6270 RIVER CLUB CT N. FT MYERS FL 

 Come join us for a day of fun to benefit a special little girl! Its been 2 years since the horrific accident. Although time h as gone by, the Medical Bills have NOT decreased. Lets get out there and help!!! Get your team of 4 together or just come yourself and meet new friends. We will be playing 18 ho les as a 4 man scramble. There will be Beer, Soda, Pizza and Wings served. (Included in your $50 Donation). Prizes will be awarded to winning team ! Other Raffles and giveaways will also take place! 　　 Hole sponsors are available and a great help!! The amount to sponsor a hole is $150.00 and includes a sign at the hole with your Business Name. The cost to play in the tournament is a $ 50.00 donation. ALL proceeds go directly to The Hannah Grant Assistance Fund. 　

 To sign up to sponsor a hole or take part in the tournament please contact Lauren or Neil at 332-7911. Reservations ARE required and space is limited! Hope to see you there !

GOLF TOURNAMENT TEES OFF FOR JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT September 28, 2009

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces its 2009 Junior Achievement Southwest Florida Invitational golf tournament will be played Friday, Oct. 16 at the Pine Course at Grey Oaks in Naples. The exclusive, all-inclusive, limited team golf experience includes a gift salon where golfers choose from several name-brand items, pre-tournament warm-up massages, gourmet meals and hosted hospitality throughout the day. Golfers arrive at 9:30 a.m. at Grey Oaks where their cars will be valet parked and washed. The day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Estuary Country Club. The shotgun start is at 11:45 a.m. Registration is $6,500 per foursome and $3,750 for a two-player team. Bentley of Naples is the hole-in-one sponsor providing players with the opportunity to win a Bentley. Tommy Bahama Golf is supporting the tournament with gift salon items and a steel drum band.

For sponsorship information or to register for the Junior Achievement 2009 Southwest Florida Invitational golf tournament, contact Karen Hargrove, program manager, at 239-225-2590 or khargrove.ja@sfwdb.org.

SWING FOR SCHOOLS September 21, 2009

The Prawnbroker family of restaurants is pleased to announce “Swing for Schools”, a charity Golf tournament to benefit The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, to be held at the Riverbend Golf and River Club Executive Course in North Fort Myers on Saturday, September 26^th. Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this fun and philanthropic event. Hole and greens sponsorships are available.

The Prawnbroker family comprised of the Prawnbroker, the University Grill and on Sanibel, The Timbers and Matzaluna is a locally owned and operated group with community roots extending over 30 years.

Visit http://www.prawnbroker.com or www.leeschoolfoundation.org to download

entry and sponsor opportunity form or call Mark Blust at (239) 560-5305.

FGCU FOUNDERS CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT August 31, 2009

FGCU Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament Slated for Oct. 12 at Mediterra FORT MYERS, Fla. 

 The 18th annual Florida Gulf Coast University Founder’s Cup is scheduled to be played Monday, Oct. 12 at The Club at Mediterra in North Naples. Proceeds from the day will benefit the FGCU Foundation, which provides funds to enhance scientific, educational and athletic programs related to the mission of the university, outside the scope of regular state funding. The tournament, one of the most successful single-day fundraisers, has raised more than three-quarters of a million dollars since its inception. Activities begin with an 11:30 a.m. buffet lunch at the clubhouse. Golfers begin play at 1:15 p.m. with a shotgun start on both of Mediterra’s Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses. The Club at Mediterra is the first 36-hole course to earn Audubon International’s Silver Signature Sanctuary status. Following the tournament play, golfers will enjoy a dinner buffet and awards reception. Registration is $1,800 per foursome and $450 for individuals. A championship sponsor level is available for $2,000 and includes a four-player team and hole sponsorship signage on the two courses. Hole sponsorships are $500 for signage on the two courses.

Mediterra is located in North Naples on Livingston Road, two miles north of Immokalee Road. For more information or to register for the 2009 FGCU Founder’s Cup at Mediterra, contact Michele Kroffke at 239-590-1074 and mkroffke@fgcu.edu, or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/foundation.

GOLFERS SWING AGAINST CANCER May 15, 2009

It’s time to take out the golf clubs for the 2nd annual Swings Against Cancer Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place at Renaissance at 7:30 am, Sunday May 17th. Proceeds will benefit 21st Century C.A.R.E., A not for Profit Charity Organization whose mission is to provide cancer education to patients, physicians and the public. They also provide financial assistance to cancer patients in need.

For more info call 239-936-3756