The Rotary Club of Chelsea held its second annual golf outing on Aug. 8 at Reddeman Farms to benefit the Cancer Center at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.
Fifty-three golfers participated in the event, which raised $7,500.
“We had a lot of fun,” said outing participant Jason Garrison. “The golf, food, and company were terrific, as were the putting games after the event. We’ll definitely be back next year.”
Every golfer participating in the event had a shot at cash prizes for a hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the pin, and a 50-foot putt, which one lucky golfer sank and walked away $5,000 richer. Five other golfers won $100-200 each.
“It was a great event, and it was exciting to see my dad win $5,000 on the 50-foot putt,” said Rotary Club member and event sponsor, Kari Newman.
“The weather was perfect, and I think everyone had a great time,” said Rotary member Reiley Curran.
The proceeds for the event will be split between the Chelsea Rotary Foundation and the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Cancer Center.
“We are grateful to be the recipients of the Chelsea Rotary golf outing proceeds,” said Nancy Graebner, President and CEO of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.
“Raising funds for our new Cancer Center has been a community effort, and this is an excellent example of how our community has come together to support this project,” she said, adding, “The hospital has been involved in Rotary for many years and we are proud to be part of this service-based organization.”
Rotary would like to thank all golf outing participants and volunteers, as well as sponsors: Reinhart Realtors – Kari Newman, JDW and Associates, Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center, Surface Dynamics, Chelsea Chiropractic Center, Midwest Graphics, Four Financial Management, Hoola Jewelry, UA Local 190, Chelsea Family Dentistry, and Flagstar Bank.
