Score a hole in one by teeing off for a worthy cause at the Youth Center’s Second Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 14 at Recreation Park in Long Beach. Sponsored by the Garden’s Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, the event promises to be a lot of fun and better than ever.
Score a hole in one by teeing off for a worthy cause at the Youth Center’s Second Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 14 at Recreation Park in Long Beach. Sponsored by the Garden’s Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, the event promises to be a lot of fun and better than ever.
Shoot the links with a whole in one and win a brand new Cadillac. There will also be contests with prizes for putting, longest drive, closest to the pin plus double or nothing as well as activities on the course including massages, delicious pizza being served, cigars on another hole, and beverages including beer all scattered throughout the course. Enjoy a full barbeque lunch and terrific buffet dinner with awards at the end of the day. A raffle and silent auction with prizes will also be held.
“Our golf tournament is different from most in that we encourage youth to participate,” said Youth Center Board Member Arnie Fine, who is also golf tournament organizer. “This is a wonderful opportunity for a child to play with his parents, grandparents or siblings. We hope to have even more young golfers participate this year than last.”
One returning golfer, Michael Sheets, who won $500 in the ball drop contest last year said, “The golf was a blast with a fun putting contest that was downhill with a serious break.”
He continued to say that although he saw no one make the ball in the hole, that he was sure it happened. “Last year’s auction items were unbelieveable,” he said. “An African Safari was offered, and I couldn’t call my wife fast enough to offer a bid, but you’d better believe I’m going to be prepared this year.”
“What a sensational organization and fun event, all in the name of helping children,” said Sheets. “I’m very happy to participate every year, especially this year at Recreation Park, a very challenging and hilly course.”
The Garden’s Casino returns for a second year as presenting sponsor. General Manager Ron Sarabi said, “We proudly give back to the communities we serve.
The Gardens Casino supports the Youth Center’s mission of transforming children’s lives one family at a time, and are honored to be a sponsor of this year’s golf tournament.”
Participation is limited to 144 golfers and there is an “early bird special.”
Check in is at 10:30 a.m., and includes a complimentary warm up bucket on the range and the barbeque lunch. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m., and the buffet dinner with awards is at 6 p.m.
Recreation Park Golf Course is located at 5001 Deukmejian Drive in Long Beach.
Reserve your spot today by completing the online form at theyouthcenter.org or by mailing your check to The Youth Center at 10909 Oak Street in Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
