Provided/Volunteer, Debbie Beck, left, gives some golf pointers to athlete, Sara M., who participates in recreation programs funded through the Arc Pro/Am Golf Tournament.
Proceeds benefit people with developmental disabilities
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Arc of Atlantic County announced its Golf Pro-Am Tournament will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 at Galloway National Golf Club on Route 9 in Galloway Township. The event is being sponsored by I. Rice & Company.
Pros and enthusiasts from area golf courses and country clubs in South Jersey and the northeast region, are joining together to raise much-needed funds for support services that benefit local individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Now in its third year, The Arc of Atlantic County Pro-Am Golf Tournament pairs professional golfers with amateurs to compete for prizes totaling $11,000, one of the highest pro-am prize purses in New Jersey.
Registration is $350 per person or $1,400 per foursome. Tee times will be assigned. To keep players and event staff safe, all participants will be required to practice social distancing and follow all mandated prevention strategies.
“Even during these challenging times, our most crucial services have continued to operate ‘business as usual’ providing support to the people and families who rely on our services” CEO Scott Hennis said. “While we have had to adapt our practices, our team of dedicated Direct Support Professionals have worked tirelessly to ensure these changes have had minimal impact on the people and families we serve. While many things have changed over the past year, our need for community support has not. I hope you can join us for a great day on the links to support the mission of The Arc of Atlantic County.”
More than 150 golfers will participate in The Arc fundraiser. Proceeds will directly benefit local people by providing funding for family support services, recreational activities, and vocational and educational opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The Arc of Atlantic County CEO, Scott Hennis (third from left) is presented with a check by Steve Kuhl and Joe DiMedio of I. Rice & Company, representing the proceeds of $159,493 from the 2019 I. Rice & Co. Golfing for Good and The Arc of Atlantic County Pro-Am Golf Tournament held Sept. 12, 2019 at Seaview Golf Club. Also pictured are Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Legends Dave “The Hammer” Schultz and Brian Propp (far right) Pat Jones, The Arc COO, Jill Lemon, The Arc CFO, and Tournament Directors Irv Singer and Calum Kennedy.
I. Rice & Company serves as the presenting sponsor for this year’s event. Other sponsors include ShopRite, Primepoint HRMS & Payroll, Gallagher Insurance, Mutual of America, Tuckahoe Brewing and Kramer Beverage.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
This year, a limited number of Pro-Am raffle tickets will be available to the general public. First prize is $2,000 American Express gift card; second prize is a golfing foursome at the exclusive Galloway National Golf Club (valued at $1,200). Tickets are $100. Drawing will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. To purchase tickets, call 609-380-9800 or email raffle@thearcatlantic.org.
To register for the event or to become a sponsor, visit thearcatlantic.org/golf, or call Director of Development and Community Outreach Mary Ruley Moyer at 609-485-0800, ext. 135 or email mmoyer@thearcatlantic.org.
