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2008
Patriot Golf Weekend
August 29th - September 1st
Beginning
Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, golfers nationwide
will be asked
to donate a minimum of $1 in support of Patriot Golf
Day. All funds raised will
benefit the Folds
of Honor Foundation to provide educational scholarships
to
families of those who have become disabled or lost their
lives in the line of duty.
In 2007, some 3,200 golf facilities nationwide participated
in Patriot Golf Day,
raising more than $1 million dollars.
PGA
Professional Dan Rooney (left), an F-16 fighter pilot
in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the founder of
the Folds of Honor Foundation. Major Rooney, call sign
Noonan, has served two tours in Iraq, and will be returning
for another tour
this summer.
"We have lost more than 4,000 soldiers. They have
given the ultimate sacrifice. America can come together
in the spirit of golf and have a dramatic impact. We
have an opportunity to make a difference for the families
who have made the ultimate sacrifice."
www.foldsofhonor.org
Please
contact the pro shop at (516) 889-8181
for additional information
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