WSHA GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

WSHA GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

WENATCHEE -- Registrations are now being accepted for the Washington State Horticultural Association's 17th Annual Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament that will be held Tuesday, August 3, at the Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course.

All proceeds from the tournament support scholarships that are awarded to students in honor of past tree fruit industry leaders. Scholarships are awarded in memory of Gerald Nolan, Melvin Crowder, Jim Matson and Delmar Smith. Over the past fifteen years, the tournament has raised over $118,319 for student scholarships.

The tournament entry fee is $400 for a team of four, $125 per person or $65 to attend the dinner only. All entries must be in by July 27. The entry fee covers golf cart rentals, greens fees for the 18-hole scramble format tournament, a commemorative tournament hat, entry into tournament contests and a BBQ dinner. Sponsorship and raffle donation opportunities are still available.

Check-in begins at noon on the day of the tournament with a shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. The BBQ and awards ceremony will directly follow at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in both low net and gross categories, a women’s division, and men’s and women’s long drive. Don't miss out on the amazing raffle items, which include items such as a rafting trip, wine gift baskets, outdoor gear, 4 box seat tickets to a Mariners game, and much more.

The field is limited to the first 144 players or 36 teams, so get your entry in today. For more information or to register, contact Lynette Smith at the Washington State Horticultural Association at (509) 665-9641 x303 or e-mail lynette@wahort.org. A registration form can also be downloaded from the WSHA web-site at www.wahort.org.