Thursday, May 1, 2014
Sue Michas, Steven Iacono, Charles Lavelle, Robert Hall, Sr., Jim Henderson and Amber Fake are teeing up for the inaugural Habitat Invitational Golf Tournament on May 23 at Willoughby Golf Club. For more information, visit HabitatMartin.org or call 772-223-9940, ext. 229.
A single round of golf can help build homes, communities and hope thanks to the inaugural Habitat Invitational Golf Tournament on Friday, May 23, presented by The First Tee Treasure Coast and PGA South Florida Section Foundation.
The tournament will take place at Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 S.E. Doubleton Drive, in Stuart. Registration begins at 12 p.m. followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. An awards reception will take place at 5:30 p.m.
“We’re excited to partner with The First Tee Treasure Coast and PGA South Florida to host our first tournament at the beautiful Willoughby Golf Club,” said Charles Lavelle, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County board member and event chair. “This Arthur Hills-designed golf course is challenging yet playable, and really celebrates the picturesque Florida landscape. The goal of this tournament is to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.”
The tournament format is a four-person scramble. On course contests include a hole-in-one; longest drive; closest to the pin; golf ball cannon shoot; and a putting contest. Prizes include $5,000 cash; a five day, four night cruise for two people; two round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the United States; an electronics package; golf foursomes and much more.
Special recognition goes to tournament sponsors, The First Tee Treasure Coast; Seacoast National Bank; Lavelle Construction; CenterState Bank; Frank Byers and Karen Rodgers; Braden & Braden AIA Architects and Planners; Northern Trust; Paramount Wealth Management Group of Raymond James and Associates; Palm City Nursing; Abney and Abney Green Solutions; and United Realty Group.
Registration is $195 per golfer (limited to 88 players) and includes an awards reception with cocktails and heavy hors d’ oeuvres, and an embroidered polo shirt. Guests may attend the awards reception for $55 per person.
For registration or sponsorship opportunities, visit HabitatMartin.org or call 772-223-9940, ext. 229.
About Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since its inception as a not-for-profit organization in 1986, Habitat has built 107 homes in Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Stuart. Learn more at HabitatMartin.org or call 772-223-9940.
