Golf Tournament Scheduled by Rotary Club of Mount Dora to Benefit Students and Needy

The April 20, 2012 golf tournament will benefit RCofMD's college scholarships and other needy charities approved by the Board of Directors.

2012-02-23

MOUNT DORA, FL, February 23, 2012 (Press-News.org) The golf tournament, organized by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora, will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm. The 8:30 am Shot Gun Start will follow breakfast. Lunch will be served and awards given at 1 pm at the Country Club of Mount Dora, 1900 Country Club Blvd, Mount Dora, Florida 32757-6904.

Soft spikes will be worn for the 4-person scramble event. A maximum of 144 golfers will be admitted to the course. The entry form can be obtained from the contact below or under EVENTS at http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofMountDora.

Past-President Gregg Collier, stated that, "Proceeds from the Tournament will benefit the Rotary Club of Mount Dora's Scholarships and charities. Sponsors are welcome and accepted."

Contact Gregg Collier at GCollier1@comcast.net, 352-409-0525, fax entries to 352-385-0075, or mail checks to Rotary Club of Mount Dora, PO Box 111, Mount Dora, FL 32756

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