Senior Action Announces Golf Tournament & Auction

Funds To Support Non-Profit’s Health, Wellness and Social Programs for Seniors 

GREENVILLE, SC – May 23, 2011 – Senior Action, the non-profitorganization dedicated to strengthening Greenville County’s maturingpopulation and their families by providing access to resources neededfor physical, emotional and social well-being, has opened registrationfor its third annual golf scramble tournament on May 23, 2011 at GreenValley Country Club.

The tournament is open to the public for tourney participation, Inaddition to outstanding golf, the day’s program will also include asilent auction, refreshments and plenty of awards and prizes followingcompletion of the tournament.

This will be the third straight year that we have held the SeniorAction Golf tournament, and the first time here at Green Valley CountryClub, said Andrea Smith, Senior Action Executive Director and CEO.  Their beautiful facilities, challenging course, helpful staff andwonderful hospitality make this one of the area’s favorite tournaments,and we are delighted to bring our players back to Green Valley.

Known for its quiet elegance and challenging golf, the Senior ActionScramble at Green Valley Country Club provides an unequaled tournamentexperience and affordable value. A past host of many prominent eventsfor the South Carolina Golf Association, Carolinas Golf Association andthe United States Golf Association, tournament registrations are only$80 per player, with individuals, pairs and foursomes welcome toregister.  The $80 fee includes golfing privileges, a gift package,brunch and beverages, prizes, an award dinner, and access to the silentauction which follows the tournament.

In addition to the spectacular golf course, Green Valley also offerstournament participants access to their multiple targeted practice area, short game practice area and expansive putting green. The tournamentwill begin with a 12 noon check-in and registration, followed by a 1p.m. shotgun start.  Awards, prizes and the silent auction and dinnerwill follow completion of the tournament in the Green Valley clubhouse.

Sponsors are also being sought at a variety of levels, Ms. Smithnoted.  Opportunities include multiple levels for the tournament overall that include playing rights, plus sponsorships for the practice area,putting green, on carts, for the silent auction, and for gift packagesfor players.

Ms. Smith invited golf enthusiasts of all ages to register for thetournament while spaces still remain. Our focus is to bring togetherdiverse members of the community to join with our senior members toenhance awareness and support for Senior Action’s efforts to end seniorisolation, she added.  We have plenty of playing spots available thisyear to ensure a fun and leisurely golfing experience for allregistrants.  Our focus is on making this the very best golf tournamentthat we possibly can.

Senior Action provides a variety of health and wellness programs,social and civic involvement initiatives, and a mix of dining,transportation, care management and home care services to seniors overthe age of 55 in 11 locations across Greenville County, and inpartnership with numerous other service providers in the community. 

For additional information on Senior Action or its services, contact Andrea Smith at (864) 467-3660 or online at www.senioraction.org.