PGA champ Fred Funk to play in Legends of Golf tourney | NONPROFIT REGISTER
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
Denver
News: Volunteers of America-Colorado announces that PGA champion golfer Frank Funk will be the special guest at its 20th Legends Golf Tournament, which takes place Aug. 9 at the acclaimed Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia.
Funk turned pro in 1981 and since then has become an eight-time Tour Champ and scored 93 Top 10 finishes.
VOA’s Legends Tournament begins with an Aug. 8 Players Party at Glenmoor Country Club and continues the following day with 18 holes of golf at Sanctuary.
The cost is $6,000 per foursome or $3,000 per twosome.
The golfing fees include includes cart, club service, range balls, on-course snacks and beverages, brunch and a reception and dinner at the Sanctuary clubhouse. Nongolfers can attend the Players Party and/or tournament dinner for $100 per event.
To register, email LHubert@voacolorado.org
About the organization: The 126-year-old Volunteers of America-Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need transform their lives. Its 50-plus programs reach over 100,000 Coloradans per year.
Website: voacolorado.org
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