Golf Classic tees up for fun, sun on the links – Jimmy Buffett style
Ever been to Margaritaville? Consider yourself a Parrothead, or maybe a land shark? Or if you’re just ready for a great day of networking and fun on the golf course, then look no further than the 36th annual Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic.
This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, July 28 at Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton. The theme celebrates Jimmy Buffet and Margaritaville, with a relaxed, island atmosphere designed for a full day of fun on the links.
“Our committee is working hard to plan an outstanding event and a great day on the greens. This year’s outing promises to be entertaining for golfers, Jimmy Buffet fans, beach lovers and all. Bring your grass skirts, tropical shirts, flower leis and island attitudes,” said Janine McEvoy of Homewood Suites by Hilton and head of the Golf Classic committee. “We know chamber members and their guests have many outings like this to choose from, so we’re putting the focus on making the Howell chamber outing the best one yet. Our motto is, if you can only make it to one golf outing this year, this is the one to attend.”
An “All-inclusive Beach Bum Golf Package” includes an array of contests, raffles, prizes and awards along with 18 holes of golf in a scramble format. Also included will be a continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments at tiki huts on the course. Complimentary water, soft drinks and beer will be included. Specialty sponsors will provide a complimentary array of products and services to enhance the golfers’ outing experience. The event will end with a “Burgers in Paradise” featuring a build-your-own burger station and an awards program.
Several contests will also be a featured part of this year’s outing, including a “Fins” Skins Contest, the popular Pirate Putt contest (also known as the $Buck$ Putt contest) and the Parrothead Club Cover Contest, with premium prizes. A new, theme-related contest will add fun to the day as well.
“The Golf Classic is a great opportunity to enjoy outstanding golf,” said Pat Convery, chamber president. “And it’s also a wonderful time to do some business networking and entertain clients. Some new sponsorship opportunities have been created this year and we’re ready to customize sponsorship opportunities as well – just give us a call.”
Invitations will be mailed to chamber members in May. A brochure complete with details regarding the event schedule and a variety of sponsorship opportunities, featuring some sponsorships new for this year, will be included.
The chamber is also seeking items for the golfers’ goodie bags such as apparel, golf accessories or packaged goods and sundries, and door prize donations. Items may be dropped off at the chamber building or can be arranged for pick up. Members interested in sponsorship or goodie bag and door prize donation opportunities may contact the chamber for additional details.
The cost to participate in this year’s outing is an outstanding value at $125, which includes $5 in 50-50 tickets, refreshments, lunch, dinner, drinks and more.
For more information about the golf outing, contact Kim Esper, coordinator of the golf outing at the chamber, at 517.546.3920 or kesper@howell.org.
