Hesston College will host its third annual national golf benefit March 10 at The Legend at Arrowhead in Glendale, Ariz., to raise money for student scholarships. Hesston College alumni and friends of the college are invited to participate in the golf tournament and other weekend activities.
The four-person scramble tournament features play on the premiere Legend at Arrowhead course, designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, and raffle prizes, including a top prize of a Masters Golf Tournament package for two to the 2012 tournament April 5 to 8 in Augusta, Ga. The package, valued at about $8,000, includes round-trip airline tickets, three nights lodging, breakfasts and evening receptions and tickets for the practice round and opening round.
Raffle tickets are available to anyone regardless of participation in the golf tournament, and individuals do not have to be present to win. Tickets for the top prize are $10 per ticket or 15 tickets for $100 for people participating in the golf benefit and $10 per ticket or 12 tickets for $100 for people not golfing in the benefit.
Other raffle prizes include a Barrett Jackson 2013 car auction VIP package in Scottsdale, Ariz., valued at $3,500, TaylorMade Burner 2.0 clubs valued at $1,500, an Arizona golf package for four for golf at three area courses valued at $1,500 and an Arizona sports package including autographed jerseys of Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald valued at $1,200. Raffle ticket prices for these prizes is $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20.
“The golf weekend is always fun and a good way for people from around the country to reconnect while also supporting Hesston College,” said Development Officer and event coordinator Larry Martin. “Steve Yoder and his daughter Amber Yoder (Phoenix, Ariz.) work hard to find exciting prize donations. No one leaves empty handed.”
Prizes will also be given for first through fourth places as well as the men’s and women’s longest drive and men and women closest to the pin. All participants will receive door prizes of gift cards ranging from $5 to $50.
The tournament entry fee for a team of four is $450. Individuals may also register for $125, and will be placed in a foursome. The entry fee covers green fees, golf carts equipped with a GPS unit for scoring, range balls and a barbecue dinner. Individuals or businesses can sponsor a hole for $250 and receive advertisement for their sponsorship.
For questions or to register or buy raffle tickets, call Amber Yoder at 623-412-2220 or email ayoder@nationalmallfront.com.
Hesston has maintained a presence in Arizona during the college’s week of spring break for many years as it is the annual spring break destination for the baseball team. The team plays at 6 p.m. March 5 at Phoenix College, 5 p.m. March 6 at Arizona State University (Phoenix), 2 p.m. March 8 at Mesa Community College, 6 p.m. March 8 at Gateway Community College (Phoenix) and 12 p.m. March 9 at Arizona Christian University (Phoenix).
President Howard Keim will preach at Trinity Mennonite Church (Glendale) at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services March 11. Alumni and Church Relations will host a gathering for alumni and friends at the Los Angeles Dodgers versus Chicago Cubs spring training game at Camelback Ranch (Glendale) at noon, March 11. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Hesston College Alumni and Church Relations at 866-437-7866.