Chari-tee

Wichita’s charities are counting on you to golf for the greater good, and the summer itinerary is full. Get to swinging!

May 5: Gregg Marshall Golf Classic
Crestview Country Club,
1000 N. 127th St. E.
Support Wichita State University’s basketball program, and perfect your game—all on the same day. A shotgun start at 9 a.m. kicks off a day of golf with WSU head coach Gregg Marshall. After the four-person scramble, grab dinner and enjoy an auction. Cost is $400 per player or $1,400 for a team. Call the WSU men’s basketball program at
316-978-3135 for more information.

May 12: 19th Annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Memorial Golf Tournament
Wichita Country Club,
8501 E. 13th St. N.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents its 19th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament, beginning at 11 a.m. After a day on the links is a buffet, awards banquet and raffle. $325 per player or $1,300 for a team. Call the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 316-266-4050 for more information.

May 16: The Entercom Golf Classic
Sand Creek Station
920 Meadowbrook Dr., Newton
All Saints Home Care presents this four-person scramble to benefit the Independent Living Resource Center. The 18-hole competition has players vying for trophies and gifts while raising money for a good cause. Registration starts at 11 a.m., with tee times at noon. $125 per person. Call the Independent Living Resource Center at 316-942-6300 for more information. (ilrcks.org)

May 18: Woody Austin Clinic and Dinner
Crestview Country Club
1000 N. 127th St. E.
Spend an evening with Woody Austin, and get some golf tips from a bonafide PGA pro. After the golf clinic, sit down and enjoy dinner as Austin talks about his life as a pro golfer. The Wichita Children’s Home also hosts live and silent auctions throughout the night, including the big prize of a round of golf at Crestview with Austin. $60 per person. 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call the Wichita Children’s Home at 316-684-6581 for more info.

May 19: “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament
Crestview Country Club
1000 N. 127th St. E.
Play “Fore the Kids” in the Wichita Children’s Home 25th annual golf tournament, with shotgun starts at 7:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Teams on the north course can play the 8th hole with Woody Austin, the two-time PGA winner. Crestview Country Club is the post-round hotspot for dinner and a clinic with Woody during the weekend. Cost is $200 for womens’ teams, $250 for mens’ and co-ed team. Call the Wichita Children’s Home at 316-684-6581 for more information.

May 19: KETCH Champions Golf Tournament
Tallgrass Country Club
2400 N. Tallgrass
“Driving the Hero in You” is the slogan for the 5th Annual KETCH Champions Golf Tournament. $125 per person or $500 per team. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Call Ketch at 316-383-8884 for more information. (ketch.org)

May 19: Kansas Sports Hall of Fame's 9th Annual Benefit Tournament
Sand Creek Station,
920 Meadowbrook Dr., Newton
The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame hosts a four-person scramble at Newton’s Sand Creek Station during the organization’s 9th annual benefit golf tournament. For more information, call 316-262-2038 or
visit kshof.org.

June 2: Wichita Chamber Golf Open
Sand Creek Station
920 Meadowbrook Dr., Newton
One of the Chamber’s largest annual networking events, this tournament sells out nearly every year so it’s important to get tickets early. $150 per golfer with four-person teams. Contact the Chamber at 316-265-7771 for more information. (wichitakansas.org)

June 16: Ronald McDonald House 2008 Benefit Golf Tournament
Terradyne Country Club,
1400 Terradyne Dr.
In its 22nd year, this tournament benefits Ronald McDonald House, which has served more than 20,000 families. Find three friends to play, and join the fun in this four-person scramble. $350 per person or $1,400 per team. Registration and lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 1 p.m. Call the Ronald McDonald House at 316-269-4182 for more information. (ronaldhousewichita.org)

July 23: Hispanic Chamber Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Braeburn Golf Course, Wichita State University, 4201 E. 21st St. N.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues its scholarship golf tournament. for the second year in a row. The group’s four-person scramble raises funds to promote higher education for youth. Contact the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 316-265-6334 for more info.

July 28: American Family Insurance Golf Classic
Willowbend Golf Club,
8001 E. Mulberry Dr.
Avid golfers come out for this annual tournament. Last year, the golf classic and poker tournament raised more than $24,000 for the Starkey Foundation. This year expect to see some exciting and enthusiastic competition during a lively 4-person scramble. Cost is $150 per person with breakfast and lunch. To learn more, call Starkey at 316-512-4173 or visit starkey.org.

August 4–10: Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open
Crestview Country Club
1000 N. 127th St. E.
Get ready for a whole week’s worth of golf, food and a concert during arguably Wichita’s most popular golf tourney, the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. The Open, part of the nationwide PGA tour, benefits Children’s Miracle Network of Kansas. There are several pro-ams during the week before the Open. (See p. 65 for details.) Call
316-219-9046 for more information.

August 9: Kansas Masonic Home Charity Golf Tournament
Hidden Lakes Golf Course
6020 S. Greenwich Rd., Derby
This two-person scramble benefits the Kansas Masonic Home’s Good Deeds Fund. The day includes gift bags and a chance to win prizes. $200 per team. Contact the Kansas Masonic Home at
316-269-7651 for more information.