Springfield Hospital golf tourney scheduled for Sept. 21

The leaves on the trees are turning color. What better time of year to play golf. And what better place than Okemo Valley Golf Club in Ludlow, Vermont. Add in a great cause and you have the 17th annual Springfield Hospital Challenge golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 21.


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2017-09-12 / Sports Springfield Hospital golf tourney scheduled for Sept. 21 LUDLOW, Vt. — The leaves on the trees are turning color. What better time of year to play golf. And what better place than Okemo Valley Golf Club in Ludlow, Vermont. Add in a great cause and you have the 17th annual Springfield Hospital Challenge golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 21. Besides the amenities of this beautiful golf course, golfers in this premier tournament receive a special gift in addition to a box lunch at registration, complimentary refreshments on the course, and a post-event buffet. This year, every golfer will receive a high-quality fleece vest embroidered with the tournament logo. A and B flights ensure that golfers compete at their own level and increase the number of winning teams. Gift certificates to Okemo’s pro shop are awarded to more than one out of every four golfers in the tournament. There are hole-in-one prizes on all par 3 holes, including a new vehicle. A putting contest is a chance to win a cash prize plus there are prizes for longest putt and straightest drive. Raffles make sure that everyone goes home a winner. A four-player scramble, the Springfield Hospital Challenge has a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21. Players can enter as a team or as individuals. The entry fee for this fundraiser is $150 per person. For sponsors, the event offers an opportunity to raise funds for the important services of Springfield Hospital, while also providing valuable exposure. Sponsorship packages range in size and value. Proceeds from this year's tournament will be used to support the renovation of the Childbirth Center at Springfield Hospital. Spaces are filling up fast, so act soon. To enter or sponsor this year’s Springfield Hospital Challenge, contact Larry Kraft at (802) 885-7644 or lkraft@springfieldmed.org.