Be the winning team at the 39th-annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing by reserving your team today. The event, set for Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Rend Lake Golf Course in Whittington, will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon.
The entry fee for the six-person scramble is $125 per person, of which $50 is tax deductible. The fee covers lunch, green fees, riding carts, refreshments and games on the course, hors d'oeuvres in the 19th Hole, and prizes to be awarded.
RLC Foundation CEO Kay Zibby-Damron said the day will be filled with surprises for participants. She also hopes to see many new and returning faces to support local students.
"We're going to have a really fun day on the course this year. Several of our major sponsors are planning to have special treats and games for our golfers. Individual and team entries are filled on a first-come first-serve basis, so I encourage anyone who would like to play with us to call today," said Zibby-Damron. "Our golf outing is a great way to relax, have fun, and most importantly, support Illinois' number one community college and our hardworking students. We would love to have you join us."
Entry deadline for the outing is Thursday, Sept. 5. Proceeds directly help the RLC Foundation's efforts to help the college and RLC students, along with the Warriors and Lady Warriors golf teams.
Individuals and businesses can also participate in the golf outing through sponsorships, which are 100 percent tax deductible, including cart sponsors for $25, hole sponsors for $150, award sponsors for $500, refreshment sponsors for $750, 19th Hole or lunch sponsors for $1,000, or corporate sponsors for $1,500. All sponsors will be recognized on the golf course. Major sponsorships include complimentary golfers and additional publicity opportunities.
Several local businesses have stepped up as corporate sponsors, including Crossroads Community Hospital, RollnUp, Ford Square King City Chrysler, Walgreens Distribution Center, One Stop Flooring America and the Rend Lake College Marketplace.
Roadhouse Harley Davidson is the hole-in-one Sponsor with a brand new HD LX883 Sportster, and the 19th Hole sponsor is Merrill Lynch.
The lunch sponsor is this year is still up for grabs.
For more details about sponsorships or to register to compete at the RLC Foundation Golf Outing, contact Kelsey Page by phone at 618-437-5321 ext. 1324 or by email at pagek@rlc.edu.
