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For immediate release:  August 10, 2007 (Clyde, NC)

Golf Event to Raise Funds for HRMC Foundation

The Haywood Regional Medical Center Foundation tees off their 16th Annual Charitable Classic Golf and Gala fundraising event Sept. 4 and 5 at Laurel Ridge and Waynesville Country Clubs.

Golfers from around the region enjoy this well-organized golf event held in the beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina. Each golf participant receives lunch, a goody bag and two complimentary Gala Tickets for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Waynesville Country Club. The Gala will feature a dinner buffet, beverages, live music and dancing.

Since 1992, the Charitable Classic Golf & Gala has been a traditional fund-raiser event for the HRMC Foundation.  Proceeds from this year’s fund-raiser will benefit the Foundation’s Unrestricted Annual Fund, or sponsorship may be directed to the Foundation’s Capital Initiatives: the Hospice End-of-life Care Center or the Surgery Center Building Project.

Judy and Beuford Shirley are Co-Chairs for this year’s event.  They have been involved with the HRMC Foundation for several years and said the rewards of giving are incredibly gratifying.  “HRMC plays a critical role in making a difference in so many lives,” Judy Shirley said. “We hope more people will come out to join us in support of these important causes for life and health in our community.” 

Phyllis Prevost continues as lead sponsor for the fifth year in a row.

Event entry fee is $125 per person or $25 per person to attend the Gala only. Tournament format is 2 Player Scramble. Captain’s Choice. All levels of golfers with verifiable handicaps are welcome. The handicap differential may not exceed 10 between partners.  

Tournament highlights include:

• $250 Closest to the Pin Shoot-Out
• Hole-in-One Car
• Valuable Prizes for gross & Net Closest to the Pin
• Longest Drive
• Red Tees, Mulligans & “Pro’s Drive”

Ladies play at Waynesville Country Club begins with a shotgun start on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m.; Men’s tournaments will ensue Sept. 5 with shotgun starts: 8 a.m. at Waynesville Country Club; 12 noon at Laurel Ridge Country Club; and 1 p.m. at Waynesville Country Club.

Foursome preferences will attempt to be accommodated and all entries are first-come-first served. 

For more information about the 2007 Charitable Golf and Gala, contact the HRMC Foundation at 454-9340.

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