It is an honor to support our heroes and to share the following press release about how to enter the 13th annual Patriot Golf Day Shootout.
Held at the magnificent Treetops Resort in Northern Michigan, the Patriot Golf Day Shootout pays tribute to fallen heroes of our magnificent country and raises funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a charity that provides scholarships to families of our fallen or wounded heroes.
Patriot Golf Day Shootout
Hosted by Treetops Resort
Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6th, 2020 – Labor Day Weekend
Treetops Resort is Celebrating the 13th annual Patriot Day Golf Shootout. The event raises funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a charity that provides scholarships to families of the fallen or wounded. In addition to great golf, Treetops will pay tribute to those who have served and are currently serving.
Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Returning home from his second tour of duty in Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, became painfully aware of the reality families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled.
Lt. Colonel Rooney decided he had to do something.
Not only would he pay tribute to American service-members and their families, he would live as a reminder among civilians that it is our duty to honor the sacrifices of those who preserve the freedoms we so easily take for granted. Lieutenant Colonel Rooney committed to spend his life-changing the future of America’s grieving spouses and children. In 2007, he formed the Folds of Honor Foundation; a 501C-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of these heroic Americans.
When asked about the storied golf event, General Manager Barry Owens commented how proud he is of this event, “Without the passion shared by our Assistant General Manager, Kevin McKinley this event would not stand as tall it does each year. Kevin became true friends with Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney after the fellow PGA Golf Professional told his story. Standing true to both Lt. Colonel Rooney’s and Kevin McKinley’s passion to honor the fallen and educate their legacy, this Treetops Resort event is a gift each year – we are proud to host this event each year with the intention of giving back to the many military families who serve our country.”
Read more about how Patriot Golf Day Benefits American Heroes
In addition, on September 2nd prior to the event Assistant General Manager Kevin McKinley, and Erik Meisner (retired Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion) will play an 81 hole golf marathon to raise funds for the cause.
Patriot Golf Day Weekend is full of events including an individual golf event where golfers compete to honor or memorialize someone who has meant a lot to them and their affiliation with the military, as well as a partner event where teams compete for the coveted Brook Bucklin Cup.
How to Enter:
Active / Retired Military - choose your financial commitment level:
- Raise $500 - for Entry Fee & 1 Lodging Room (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team sharing a room)
- Raise $750 for Entry Fee & 2 Lodging Rooms (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team NOT sharing a room)
Public / Non-Military - choose your financial commitment level:
- Raise $1,000 - for Entry Fee & 1 Lodging Room (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team sharing a room)
- Raise $1,250 for Entry Fee & 2 Lodging Rooms (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team NOT sharing a room)
This event has many valuable but moving parts, so any and all questions about how you can be a part of it should be directed to Kevin McKinley -kmckinley@treetops.com
About Treetops Resort
Known for its majestic rolling hills and natural valleys overlooking the Pigeon River Valley Fall is the perfect time to visit Treetops Resort with its spectacular views. The resort is home to Robert Trent Jones, Sr.’s final design; the Masterpiece, and is the course that is largely acknowledged to be the architect’s crowning glory. The equally magnificent Premier course is the only course in Michigan designed by the famed Tom Fazio. The Signature course is rated a Top 100 Resort Golf Course. The Tradition course bears its name by the ‘traditional’ wooden pins and pennant flags paying homage to golf’s origin. Treetops Resort is home to North America’s #1 Par 3 Course – "Threetops".
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