FARMINGTON, N.M., Oct. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Golf Course, http://www.riverviewgolfnm.com/, located near Farmington, NM in Kirtland, is hosting this year's "7 2 11 Will Golf for Food Classic," benefiting needy families in the Farmington area.
While golfers enjoy a round of golf on one of the most scenic golf courses in the Southwest U.S., all proceeds from the tournament go to the Lord's Pantry, a San Juan County, NM non-profit organization that distributes food, clothing, and other necessities to over 240 local families each month. The Lord's Pantry, a 2010 recipient of the San Juan Safe Communities Initiative Community Change Agent Award, has been assisting people in need for the past eight years.
John McCaleb, who leads The Lord's Pantry, is excited about this year's charity event. "In these difficult economic times, the number of New Mexicans needing assistance has drastically increased," said McCaleb. "This year's golf tournament is a great opportunity for local residents to enjoy a beautiful day on the course while helping out those in our area who are less fortunate."
The "7 2 11 Will Golf for Food Classic" begins October 15th at 9:00AM with an actual 12 gauge shotgun start. The entry fee for golfers is $80 and includes green fees, range balls, a breakfast burrito, lunch, a tournament cap and prizes for each participant. This year's tournament also includes a 9 hole "2-man putting scramble" that immediately follows the event for $10.00 a player. There is also a $1,000 purse at stake, based on 50 teams entered. Deadline for entry is October 12th at 5pm.
Fundraiser sponsors for the event include: Pinnacle Marketing, Inc., The Floor Trader, Animas Pregnancy Center, Navajo Ministries, Sakura Engineering, Inc., The Oasis Ministries, Four Corners Gasket, Courtyard Marriott - Farmington, Westates Supply, Clyde's Auto Sales, Towneplace Suites, High Desert Eye Care, Pillar Innovations, LLC, Boyd Engineering Supply Co., Southwest Power Tools, EZ Shade, San Juan Valley Homes, Dudak Construction NM, Modern Iron Works, Crossfire LLC, Riverview Golf Course, Durango Joes, and Riley Industrial. Sponsorships are offered for $100 with an additional $25 to sponsor the Putting Scramble Course.
The "7 2 11 Will Golf for Food Classic" is hosted by Riverview Golf Course, http://www.riverviewgolfnm.com/, located at 583 Road 6100, Kirtland, NM. For more information on the "7 2 11 Will Golf for Food Classic" benefiting the Lord's Pantry, contact Riverview General Manager Steve Schoch at 505-598-0140.