KENNEBUNKPORT, ME. - As the premiere golf event in Maine, the 9th Annual George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Tournament will take place June 14, 2011 at Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport with Former Patriots and Red Sox players in attendance.
The tournament is a best-ball scramble with a maximum of 27 teams, each with one Maine golf professional. Registration is now open for the tournament, with May 20, 2011 as a deadline to enter. Teams may purchase a spot in the tournament online at www.mercyhospital.org/content/ghgolfinfob.htm
This event will also feature the Point of Light Award, given to an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the growth of Gary’s House. Previous winners include President George H.W. Bush, American Airlines, and the Maine PGA Professionals.
Scheduled celebrity appearances include: Former New England Patriots - Troy Brown, Steve Grogan and former Boston Red Sox players - Luis Tiant & Rico Petrocelli.
There is a maximum of 27 teams in the tournament, each with a golf pro.
All golfers receive gift bags, breakfast and lunch on the course, and dinner and wine at the Colony Hotel. They will also have their names printed in the program book.
The Point of Light Award will be presented at the Golf Classic Dinner and Auction, taking place after the tournament at the Colony Hotel.
The tournament has historically brought in more than $150,000 for Gary’s House, and it is usually a sold out event for golfers The tournament is a top fundraiser for Gary’s House and essential to supporting its ongoing operations.
