The Naples, Fla., chapter of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) is holding its 6th Annual EWGA Ladies Charity Pro-Am tournament on Saturday, June 13 at the Tiburon Golf Club, Ritz- Carlton Golf Resort. The 8 a.m. shotgun start is followed by an awards luncheon. On Friday evening, June 12, there is a reception and silent auction where attendees can bid on a wide array of great items and meet the golfers.
One of the spotlight activities during the reception will be a helicopter golf ball drop, at 7:30 p.m. on a green near the resort. The holder of the number on the golf ball that lands closest to the pin will be awarded a $500 cash prize and additional prizes will be awarded for the second and third closest golf balls. Golf ball tickets are on sale for $10 per ticket or $20 for three tickets. Winners need not be present to win. Girls from the charities will participate in the helicopter ride and assist in dropping the balls as event guests watch the festivities unfold. To purchase tickets for the golf ball drop, contact Lori Cook North at 239-287-0780.
During the last five years, this tournament has raised more than $42,000 for its charities. Pace Center for Girls is a program for girls ages 11-18 who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in school and at home. Its purpose is to intervene and enables these young women to complete their education, build self-esteem and develop personal, social and family relationship skills. LPGA-USGA Girls Golf provides local girls an opportunity to achieve success, progress in golf and learn life lessons inherent to the game, such as patience, respect, perseverance and honesty.
Last year's tournament had the largest field ever with 29 teams and the chapter is expecting great participation again this year. Contact Lori Cook North at 239-287-0780 or lori@eventfulinc.com for additional information about the tournament, sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer.