United Way Announces Partnership with Marshall County Golf Courses

(left to right) J.D. Hall, golf professional at Sprig O'Mint Golf Club; Pat Bayley, director of golf at Indiana National Golf Club at Swan Lake; Duane Culp, United Way board member; Jan Kinney, owner of Tri-Way Golf Club; and Rick Kreps, president of the United Way board of directors

4/29/09 - The United Way of Marshall County is pleased to announce a new partnership with all six of the golf courses located in Marshall County: Indiana National Golf Club at Swan Lake, Mystic Hills Golf Club at Culver, Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth Rock Golf Course, Sprig O'Mint Golf Club, and Tri-Way Golf Club.

The golf courses and United Way have collaborated to create a "Golf Card" which entitles the bearer to one free round of golf (green fees only) at each of the six courses for a donation of $50 each. 100% of the proceeds will go to United Way in support of their Income, Education, and Health goals in Marshall County. Only 500 cards will be available for sale. The value of playing all six courses is over $200. Scheduled tee times are required and some dates and times may be restricted due to other events at the courses.

Interested golfers may obtain their cards at any of the golf courses, the United Way office, the Pilot News, WTCA radio station, or by contacting a United Way board member. Cards will be available for purchase beginning May 1st.

"United Way board member Jim Wagner approached Pat Bayley, director of golf at the Indiana National Golf Club at Swan Lake in 2008 to support a golf related event which would benefit United Way," said Jennifer Maddox, United Way executive director. "The 'Golf for United Way Day' last year was modestly successful and afterwards Pat and I discussed how we could make it better. Pat suggested involving all the other courses and helped organize our first meeting. Bob Booth, owner of Plymouth Rock Golf Course was the first to suggest the golf card in our brainstorming sessions. "There are lots of folks in our area who enjoy the game of golf. Everyone should take this opportunity to experience the uniqueness of all our fine courses," said Bob.

"What a great opportunity for all six Marshall County courses to offer a great golfing value for area golfers, and in turn, for the golfers to support United Way when they play," said Jan Kinney, owner of Tri-Way Golf Club.

J.D. Hull, golf professional at Sprig O'Mint agreed with Jan and stated, "Marshall County is blessed to have great golf courses and great golfers who can support this effort."

Pat Bayley added, "Is there a better way to give back to your community?"

As an added bonus, the name of every person who purchases a golf card will be placed in a drawing for golf prizes which will be announced at the campaign kick-off event in August.

United Way board member Duane Culp is enthusiastic about the collaboration. "United Way is fortunate to have all golf courses on board for a great fund raising experience," he said.

The United Way of Marshall County advances the common good by focusing on the building blocks to a good life: income, education, and health. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. That's what it means to Live United.

For more information, contact Jennifer S. Maddox, Executive Director, United Way of Marshall County at (574) 936-3366.