Callaway Gardens® Hosts Ninth Annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Golf Tournament

Aug. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- PINE MOUNTAIN, GA – Callaway Gardens® will host the 9th annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation (ICCF) Golf Tournament September 19, 2011.  Proceeds from the tournament enable the ICCF to share the wonders of nature with thousands of schoolchildren by providing funds for diverse environmental programs available at Callaway Gardens.

“We invite everyone to come out for some great golf on two great courses that benefit a great cause,” said Bob Sykora, tournament organizer and director of club operations for Callaway Gardens.

This tournament celebrates the great spirit of Callaway Gardens’ founder, Cason J. Callaway, who believed that golf should be a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings as well as introducing children to nature.

The tournament on Lake View will be a yellow ball scramble; Mountain View’s tournament will be a “Dogfight,” also known as a point game.  Both promise to be fun especially for the four teams with the lowest scores.  Prizes will be awarded to the top four teams and to winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin and Longest Drive competitions.

Entry fee for a team is $850 and includes range balls, beverages, participant gifts, a pre-tournament luncheon and an exciting day of friendly competition.

Corporate sponsorship packages are available at the Bronze ($2,500), Gold ($5,000) and Platinum ($7,500) levels.  

Proceeds from the event go to the day’s biggest winners:  the students who receive the opportunity to experience the educational and horticultural programs of Callaway Gardens.  In addition to a host of programs and initiatives, the not-for-profit foundation hosts more than 30,000 schoolchildren in the Gardens each year, provides internships for college students and supports Callaway Gardens’ acclaimed Birds of Prey program.

Tournament day registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.  Shotgun starts on both the Mountain View and Lake View courses will begin at 1 p.m.

To register a team or for more information on this event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Bob Sykora at bsykora@callawaygardens.com or call 706-663-5027.

Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  For additional information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

About Callaway Gardens
For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

Five unique, close-knit residential communities--with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course – offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

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A gardens, resort, preserve and community, owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, offering "So Much to See and Do" while "Connecting Man and Nature in a way that Benefits Both." Located in Pine Mountain, Georgia.