The Kellie Jo Memorial
Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Independence Lake County Park in Whitmore Lake, MichiganC-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament
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About this tournament
PDGA C Tier Event
Event Registration:
Like other tournaments, there will be payouts and all AMs get a player pack. What is different? All money the club brings in during the event goes directly to the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). Our purpose is to bring attention to Huntington's Disease(HD) and to help make a difference in helping those continue to battle everyday against this debilitating disease.
Why Huntington's disease?
Taken from the Huntington's Disease Society of America website:
Huntington's Disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities during their prime working years and has no cure. HD is known as the quintessential family disease because every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of carrying the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 30,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease.
Many describe the symptoms of HD as having ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's simultaneously.
It hits close to home for me, as my sister lost her battle with HD in 2016, just a few days after she turned 38. My mother also had HD and passed away in 2001. While I have been tested and do not carry the HD gene, there are many families out there who are still battling each and every day with the struggles that HD presents. Hosting an event in my sister's name allows me to not only honor her but also contribute to supporting research in order to find a cure for this disease.
More information can be found at www.hdsa.org
EVENT
2 Rounds of 18 holes
1 Round on each of the established courses: Red Hawk East and Red Hawk West
TEES
MPO & MA1 - Long tees all day
MP40 & MA2 - Shorts (Red Hawk East), Longs (Red Hawk West)
All others - Short tees all day
We will be playing the A Pins.
COURSE/SETUP:
We will be utilizing both courses for the event.
BASKET & GENERAL MERCHANDISE RAFFLES
We plan to put together some raffle packages. Tickets will be made available so please bring some extra cash to participate. ALL Raffle money is goes directly to support the HDSA.
PARK ENTRY
Annual Pass:
Washtenaw County Residents - $30.00
Non-Residents - $45.00
Daily Admission:
Washtenaw County Residents - $6.00
Non-Residents - $10.00
Washtenaw County Seniors - $3.00
Non-Resident Seniors - $6.00
ACE POOL and 50/50 available. Please see the option on the registration tab.
TROPHIES
Trophies will be included in all divisions that have at least 3 players competing.
Event Registration:
Like other tournaments, there will be payouts and all AMs get a player pack. What is different? All money the club brings in during the event goes directly to the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). Our purpose is to bring attention to Huntington's Disease(HD) and to help make a difference in helping those continue to battle everyday against this debilitating disease.
Why Huntington's disease?
Taken from the Huntington's Disease Society of America website:
Huntington's Disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities during their prime working years and has no cure. HD is known as the quintessential family disease because every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of carrying the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 30,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease.
Many describe the symptoms of HD as having ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's simultaneously.
It hits close to home for me, as my sister lost her battle with HD in 2016, just a few days after she turned 38. My mother also had HD and passed away in 2001. While I have been tested and do not carry the HD gene, there are many families out there who are still battling each and every day with the struggles that HD presents. Hosting an event in my sister's name allows me to not only honor her but also contribute to supporting research in order to find a cure for this disease.
More information can be found at www.hdsa.org
EVENT
2 Rounds of 18 holes
1 Round on each of the established courses: Red Hawk East and Red Hawk West
TEES
MPO & MA1 - Long tees all day
MP40 & MA2 - Shorts (Red Hawk East), Longs (Red Hawk West)
All others - Short tees all day
We will be playing the A Pins.
COURSE/SETUP:
We will be utilizing both courses for the event.
BASKET & GENERAL MERCHANDISE RAFFLES
We plan to put together some raffle packages. Tickets will be made available so please bring some extra cash to participate. ALL Raffle money is goes directly to support the HDSA.
PARK ENTRY
Annual Pass:
Washtenaw County Residents - $30.00
Non-Residents - $45.00
Daily Admission:
Washtenaw County Residents - $6.00
Non-Residents - $10.00
Washtenaw County Seniors - $3.00
Non-Resident Seniors - $6.00
ACE POOL and 50/50 available. Please see the option on the registration tab.
TROPHIES
Trophies will be included in all divisions that have at least 3 players competing.
Refund policy
WC GLOW is responsible for all refunds/cancelations.
Location
Independence Lake County ParkSchedule
| Saturday, July 6, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am - 9:15am | Player Registration / Check-in |
| 9:30am | 1st Round Tee-Off |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Lunch (approximate) |
| 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Round 2 (Approximate) |
| 4:30pm | Raffle and Payouts |
Player Divisions & Entry Fees
| $10 additional fee for players without current PDGA memberships. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines | |||
| $55.00 | MPO | Mixed Pro Open | |
| $50.00 | FPO | Women's Pro Open | |
| $55.00 | MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | |
| $50.00 | FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | |
| $45.00 | MA1 | Mixed Amateur 1 | |
| $45.00 | FA1 | Women's Amateur 1 | |
| $45.00 | MA40 | Mixed Amateur 40+ | |
| $45.00 | FA40 | Women's Amateur 40+ | |
| $45.00 | MA2 | Mixed Amateur 2 | |
| $45.00 | FA2 | Women's Amateur 2 | |
| $40.00 | MA3 | Mixed Amateur 3 | |
| $40.00 | FA3 | Women's Amateur 3 | |
| $40.00 | MA4 | Mixed Amateur 4 | |
| $40.00 | FA4 | Women's Amateur 4 | |