Easy Going Open spots still available

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Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a substandard golfer, the Easy Going Open welcomes everyone to participate. On Saturday, Sept. 20, golfers of all ages and abilities will rally together to raise funds for the Strathmore 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. The tournament will be held at Speargrass Golf Course, but it’s not your typical Texas scramble. Throughout the day, the event will feature a variety of fun activities and to-be-announced special guests. 

During the day, golfers can stop by the free on-location wine tasting area or relax in the professional massage booth. The tournament also features a range of unique mini-contests. For $5, players can try and beat-the-pro and for $10 players can enter a putting and driving contest. Prize packs for $20 include three mulligans, one driving contest entry and one putting contest entry. The event also features the chance to win a $5,000 hole-in-one prize. 

The Easy Going Open’s silent auction table is also growing and special guests are in the works. Participants may even get the opportunity to bid on a celebrity player to compete on their team. Games manager, Colleen Huber, says to expect further tournament surprise announcements. As a golfer herself, she says the tournament’s focus is not competitive, but it’s about having fun for a good cause. 

“Other tournaments I’ve golfed in, I’ve done them because it’s a great day to spend with friends and when a tournament is in support of something, it’s even better, you spend the day having fun and you are supporting a good cause.”

Huber explains not only will participation in the Easy Going Open help the Strathmore 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games financially, but it will also help build community awareness and support. 

“The tournament will support the Games in two major ways. It’s a chance for us to spread the word about the Games and explain to people what they are all about and garner some interest. We also have to raise a lot of money to host the Games, and this is one of fundraising items that we are doing to raise money.”

Early-bird registration to play in the Easy Going Open is $100. After Thursday, August 28, it’s $120. Individual and team entries are welcome. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, a full steak dinner, cart and driving range balls. The organizers are still looking for auction items.

For all inquiries call or email Colleen Huber at 403.934.1580 or colleen@2015strathmoregames.ca. Registration can be purchased, in Strathmore, at the FCSS office located at 85 Lakeside Blvd. or the Games office located at 233 3rd Ave. Cash, credit and cheque are accepted.