The Valley of the Eagles Golf Course is hosting a golf tournament this Saturday, Aug. 26 to raise financial support for the Haines Community Cancer Fund.
The Golf Tournament will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Each foursome will tee off simultaneously and play all nine holes using a four-person scramble format.
The four-person scramble is a fun, face-paced game often used during fund-raising tournaments. Each player will tee off, choose the best positioned ball and all continue playing from the spot.
“You don’t have to be a golfer to join in the fun,” said owner Kathy Pardee-Jones. She encourages people to come walk the beautiful nine-hole course and cheer on their friends as they play.
If people would like to participate but have difficulty putting together a team, Pardee-Jones said she will help find other people to play. Additionally, people unable to play at 10 a.m. on Saturday can arrange to play before or after and still benefit the event.
Kathy says “the event is not only to raise money for the Cancer Fund, it’s also to raise awareness about being screened for cancer if you’re not feeling well.”
The entry fee is $25. Twenty dollars goes toward the cancer fund with the remaining $5 going in the prize pool for the tournament.
The Uglys of Haines will be in charge of the Cancer Fund which will reward a $500 check to help cover travel expenses. People interested in receiving the Travel Fund will need to submit an application signed by a doctor to be considered eligible.
Clubs, electric carts and pull-carts can all be rented at the course. Any additional questions can be answered by calling Pardee-Jones at 907-766-2401.