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Golf in Pink

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  • By Airman Amber Kelly-Woodward
  • 375th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  More than 100 women and volunteers participated in the the Rally for the Cure Golf in Pink Tournament event held by the Cardinal Creek Women's Golf Association at Cardinal Creek June 24. 

"The event was held to raise awareness and funds for the Susan G. Koman breast cancer foundation," said Sonja Wartonick, co-chairperson for the event. "It's an opportunity to do something to help find a cure." 

The Golf in Pink event started after The Race for the Cure was initiated 12 years ago. For the CCWGA, the event started out small, but in 2007 more than 156 golfers participated and $9, 750 was raised. This year 112 golfers participated and more than $9,000 was raised. 

The tournament began with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. 

The cost was $85 per person and included green fees, cart, range balls, prizes, a one-year subscription to a magazine of the participant's choice, continental breakfast, beverages, snacks on the course and hor d'oeuvres during the awards presentation.
The tournament also had some other features such as a closest to the pin contest and most accurate drive contest. Members were able to earn a second chance at these contests by purchasing a Mulligan Book. There was also a beat the pro contest for an additional fee. 

Holes were available for donation as well. Anyone who chose to donate a hole could place a sign with their name, their company's name or the name of an honored friend or loved one. 

The donation increments were $25 for a pink tee, $50 silver tee, $100 for a gold tee and $500 or more for a platinum tee. 

All participants received gift bags with the Rally for the Cure and golf related items.
"We do this because we're women and we have several members who are breast cancer Survivors," said Mrs. Wartonick. "It's an opportunity to do something to find a cure." 

Event officials presented breast cancer survivors with a pink carnation at an awards ceremony following the tournament. 

Volunteers included retired male servicemembers and O'Fallon high school's Golden Girls.