The News Review:
- Tiger Woods’ golf tournament helps local nonprofits
- California United Bank’s 2nd Annual Golf Tourney Raises $150000 …
- Boo – It’s hunting over golf
Tiger Woods’ golf tournament helps local nonprofits
Ventura County Star CA
to review its firm filming rules Conejo recreation board member resigns retires Police seeking man after woman attacked at CLU When Tiger Woods opted to bring his annual golf tournament to Sherwood Country Club nine years ago the event did more than provide golf fans with an opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest players compete in Ventura County. It provided a way for local charities to get a helping hand. Like all PGA Tour events the Chevron World Challenge previously known as the Target World Challenge helps raise money for charity. Since 1938 when the PGA Tour started its charity donation program more than $1. 4 billion has been passed out to thousands of charities across the country.
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California United Bank’s 2nd Annual Golf Tourney Raises $150000 …
MarketWatch
That amount represents the most money raised through a golf tournament on behalf of any San Fernando Valley-based non-profit organization and is the Club’s single largest fundraising event in its history surpassing the $137000 the golf tourney netted the Club last year according to Gary Thomas chairman of the Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley. “CUB is just three years old yet we have already made a positive mark on our community” commented David I. Rainer President and CEO of California United Bank who is also a member of the Club’s Board of Directors. “We are very proud to be able to assist the Boys & Girls Club and look forward to our continued association with the Club.
Boo – It’s hunting over golf
SkySports
html’>Golf live on Sky Sports Boo Weekley has revealed he would happily give up professional golf if he could earn similar financial reward from his beloved hunting and fishing. The 35-year-old Florida native is one of golf’s more colourful characters but has become a media favourite for his quirky unconventional attitude to the game. Indeed he produced arguably the most memorable moment of America’s Ryder Cup victory at Valhalla in September when he produced his own take on the Kentucky Derby by galloping off the first tee in Sunday’s singles matches with his driver between his legs. Weekley has now added to his eccentric reputation by admitting he would walk away from the pro ranks if he could secure his future by hunting. Asked if he would walk away from golf if he had that opportunity he stated: “No hesitating.