- Details
- Category: Current Issue
Golf tourneys:
Fun for all
By Ron P. Coderre
Local golfers will have many opportunities in the next few weeks to enjoy a day on the links while supporting local organizations and charities. Four scramble style tournaments are on the golf horizon beginning May 29 through June 14.
The St. James Shootout to benefit the programs at St. James School in Danielson is set for May 29 at Foster Country Club in Rhode Island. The tee time is 9 a.m. and includes many interesting contests and surprises according to organizer Sam Markley. Although the field appears to be filled anyone desiring more information should contact Markley at 860 774-5167.
May 31 the Putnam Rotary Club will host its annual Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament at Connecticut National Golf Club. Tee time is 9a.m. for the scramble-style event. The proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club scholarship fund. The club distributes 12 scholarships, including two four-year stipends annually to local high school seniors living in the towns of Putnam, Thompson, Pomfret, Woodstock and Eastford. For more info on the tournament contact co-chairmen Marc Archambault at 860 928-0811 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Doug Porter at 860 928-0897 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Invitational is June 12 at Quinnatisset Country Club. The event is an 11 a.m. scramble-style tee time. For more information contact Betti Kuszaj or Paula Cathell at the Chamber office 860 774-8001 or www.nectchamber.com. The 2013 tournament chairman is Donald St. Onge.
June 14 Connecticut National Golf Club will host the Danielson Rotary Golf Tournament. The tournament has a 1 p.m. scramble tee time followed by dinner at the clubhouse restaurant. For more information contact Bob Chenail at 860 923-0458 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jay Long at 860 428-7661 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..