Charity Golf Event Gives Participants Shot at $10,000
Golf Tournament participents get opportunity to enrich themselves and charity with hole-in-one shot. Annual golf tournament raises money to provide books, scholarhips, and media center for southeast Durham, NC, elementary school. Students are on accelerated academic program, excel at or above grade level.
Durham, NC (PRWEB) August 3, 2005 -- When golfers tee off for the Quality Education Institute Golf Tournament, they will get a shot at a $10,000 hole in one. On Friday, August 26, golfers from throughout the southeastern United States will gather at the Occoneechee Golf Club in Hillsborough to participate in QEIs fifth annual tournament, where they will test their skill for the $10,000 prize.
Tournament Planning Committee Co-Chair Michael D. Davis said, This is the first time weve offered this prize in our tournament. Both the golfers and students can benefit from this opportunity." Davis said he hopes that offering this prize will be incentive for new golfers to participate in the event. The tournament has been getting bigger and better every year," he said.
In addition to the hole-in-one opportunity, golfers will be able take part in Mulligans and tee-busters as well as contests for being closest to the pin, having the longest drive, having the straightest drive and being the best putter. Tournament participants will pay a $75 registration fee, which entitles them to green fees, a cart, dinner, and a gift bag. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and tee time is at 1 p.m. August 26.
Proceeds from this golf tournament will go toward expanding services offered to QEIs students, including textbooks, supplies, and after-school care, in addition to funding a media center and scholarships based on financial need, said Davis.
QEI is a Durham elementary school with classes for 4-year-olds through fifth graders and offers an advanced and challenging curriculum. Begun in July 1998, QEI has grown from three students to nearly 90 students. All QEI students score at or above grade level and are encouraged to learn at their own pace, based on their individualized education plans. QEIs philosophy includes a three-pronged approach to education, where the student, parent, and teacher cultivate student success. In addition to the demanding educational program, QEI emphasizes character building in its staff and students.
For more information about QEI-Durham or to register for the golf tournament, visit the web site at www.qeidurham.org or call (919) 680-6544.
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