GRAVETTE -- The 16th annual Lions Golf Classic is scheduled Saturday, May 4, beginning at 8 a.m. at Scotsdale Golf Course in Bella Vista. Golfers are still being sought to enter the tournament, according to Norman Mitchell, athletic director at Gravette High School and organizer of the event.
The annual tournament benefits Gravette High School and is sponsored by the Gravette High School Boosters. Proceeds benefit various GHS activities, including athletics, drama, vocal and instrumental music, cheerleaders, academic achievement awards and the arts.
Entry deadline for the tournament is Wednesday, May 1. Entry fee is $55 for AGGF members, $70 for others or $90 per person, including golf fee. Participation is limited to 144 entries. The event is open to both men and women. Golf fees will not be refunded in the event of rain.
Features of the Lions Golf Classic are 8 a.m. shotgun play, four-person scramble and automatic 2-putt. Prizes will be given for closest to the pin, longest drive and holes in one. A lunch for all participants will be provided after play ends and will be served at the Highlands Clubhouse.
Additional sponsors for the event are also welcome and their support would be appreciated. Corporate sponsorships can be purchased on three levels, platinum level, $1,000, which includes eight player entries; gold level, $500, which includes four player entries; and silver level, $250, which includes two player entries. All sponsors will receive donor recognition, tee box hole sponsorship signs, course refreshments, green fees and carts.
Hole sponsorships are also available for $100 (cash or merchandise donation). Hole prize donations are welcome, as well as donations of prizes for the player gift bags (donation of 144 items suggested). Memorial gifts and other donations are also encouraged.
Business and personal sponsorships are tax deductible. Anyone wishing to make a charitable contribution to Gravette High School by purchasing corporate sponsorships or sponsoring a hole should make checks payable to Gravette School Foundation and mail to Gravette High School Golf Classic, P.O, Box 24, Hiwasse, AR 72739.
For further information, call Norman Mitchell at 479-640-1340.
Sports on 04/24/2019