Giving Back golf tourney set for April 20

Published 5:42 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Known as one of the best charity tournaments in the Lake Oconee area, the Giving Back to the Community” Golf Tournament for Christ Our King and Savior Church is set for April 20 at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee.

Chairman Jack Callahan announced, “Last year’s golf tournament raised over $33,000 for Community Outreach Programs for Greene, Putnam and Hancock counties. Thanks to all our corporate and individual sponsors and the golfing community at Lake Oconee, we plan again this year to give the proceeds back to the community. In 2008, the Community Outreach programs included St. Vincent de Paul Society, First Call Pregnancy Center, Circle of Love Shelter, Ferst Books, County Food Banks, Habitat for Humanity, Project Linus, Greensboro Dreamers, and other groups, which offer assistance and service to the needy and suffering within the community.”

Plans are under way for an exciting and fun day of golf at Harbor Club for Ladies, Men and Couples flights with the opportunity to win valuable prizes. Also, a cash prizes putting contest, closest to the pin and longest drive contests will be a few of the events at the tournament. Many other prizes will be announced over the coming weeks.

For more information, contact Jack Callahan at (770) 855-3183.