MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT
BENEFITTED CAMP OPEN ARMS Press Release/More Information
     Fifteen young mini-golfers walked away with prizes from The Great Mini Golf Challenge at The Golf Tee, and all 63 participants helped support the work of Camp Open Arms. The September 21st event was co-sponsored by The Golf Tee and Genesee Valley Parent Magazine.

      The mini golf tournament garnered $580 for Camp Open Arms, a summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Camp Open Arms is a program of Cancer Action and Gilda's Club.

      The competition was played according to traditional golf tournament rules, "just like the grown-ups on real golf courses," said The Golf Tee owner Rick Woodson. "This event provides children the opportunity to help other kids while having fun at the same time."

      Winners in the age 5 to 7 group were Ethan Brown (first), Teddy McCabe (second), Connor Lamy (third), Keith Diener (fourth) and Brian Palamar (fifth).

      Adam Jollow lead the age 8 to 9 group, followed by David Stockwick (second), Stacia Southcott (third), Adam Hughes and Andrew Tynon (tied for fourth) and Martin Ryan (fifth).

      Alex Seitz of the 10 to 12 age group scored a tournament-leading 45 on the par-46 course. Also winning among the 10 to 12 year olds were Michael Winderl (second), Kevin Cassidy (third), Ben Linford (fourth) and Anthony Iorio (fifth).

      Prizes were made possible through the generous support of area businesses: Bruster's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Diamond Delights Bakery, Empire Lanes AMF Bowling, Hegedorns, Kittelberger Florists and Gifts, Loews Theatres of Webster, Proietti's Italian Restaurant, Wegmans Holt Road, Genesee Valley Parent Magazine and The Golf Tee.


KIDS HELPING KIDS:
A Mini Golf Tournament by Kids,
For Kids with Cancer -
to benefit Camp Open Arms 15 Golfers Awarded Prizes
     Saturday, September 21 is The Great Mini Golf Challenge at The Golf Tee Family Fun-tastic in Webster. The miniature golf tournament benefits Camp Open Arms, a program of Cancer Action, Inc.

     Reservations for up to 72 golfers per age group are being taken now. Children ages 5-7 tee off in a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Ages 8-9 begin at noon, and ages 10-12 at 2 p.m. The tournament will follow traditional golf rules, and be supervised by The Golf Tee staff.

"Proceeds from all activities benefit Camp Open Arms, a summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings," Cancer Action Director Mary Ellen Dundon said. "At Camp Open Arms, our kids are able to experience many of the summertime activities that other kids routinely enjoy. In fact, a favorite field trip for our campers is the one they take to The Golf Tee, so this is a perfect fit for us."

      The $10 registration fee provides 18 holes of miniature golf, soft drinks, ice cream from Bruster's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, valuable coupons and prizes.

     In addition to the tournament, young golfers and their families may enjoy all the activities at The Golf Tee free of charge: batting cages, golf driving range and more mini golf. "The players can stay for an hour, or make a day of it with their families," said Golf Tee owner Rick Woodson.

Registration forms are available in the September 2002 issue of Genesee Valley Parent, in person at The Golf Tee, or with the handy registration form from The Golf Tee.