The Arcadia Historic Railway District Association is hosting its inaugural golf tournament on Friday, June 21. This first fundraiser proceeds will be used to support several community projects and new initiatives.
The golf tournament will be at Trail’s End Golf Course , located at 400 Trail’s End Road in Arcadia. The tournament is a two-man scramble with registration at 7:15 a.m. through 2 p.m., with tee time at 8 a.m., $150 per team.
Each team will receive two meal tickets, drink card for five drink, cart fee and green fee, which all included in the registration.
The rules of play include two teams per hole and scorecards will be kept by another team assigned to the hole. For an additional $10, 2 mulligans can be purchased. The mulligans are 1 per 9 holes per team. The normal rules of golf will apply. When teams pay their fee, they can request a specific tee box (if available).
Raffle tickets and/or silent auction will be available for prizes.
Payouts will be to two different flights. That will be flighted at the end of 18 holes of play. First flight: $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $150 for third place. Prizes are the same for the last flight.
The AHRD mission statement is to promote tourism and commerce through development and preservation efforts in the historic railway district in the downtown area.
Throughout the year, AHRD will host and promote several fundraisers. The funds raised will be used to support several community projects and new initiatives.
“We will work with other civic organizations, businesses and government entities to enhance visitors’ experiences and promote the uniqueness of our historic town,” Melanie Colvin, AHRD chief executive officer, said.
Sponsorship levels are:
- Business/Company/Individual Sponsors Level — Fellowship Sponsors can include gift certificates, gift cards, items for prizes (ice chests, hats, putters, shirts, golf balls, clubs, gloves, tees, etc.)
- Bronze Sponsor — $150, which includes a small logo on the back of the t-shirt.
- Silver Sponsor — $200, which includes a small logo on the back of the t-shirt and a business sign on the tee box.
- Gold Sponsor — $250, which includes a small logo on the back of the t-shirt, a business sign on the tee box and promotional mention on radio station interview.
- Platinum Sponsor — $2,000 which includes a small logo on the back of the t-shirt, a business sign on the tee box, promotional mention on radio station interview and the tournament namesake.
If you would like your business/company to become a sponsor, contact Colvin at 318-245-1230 or arcadiahistoricrailwaydistrict@gmail.com, or Clint Faulk at 318- 548-6548.