Golf Scramble to Benefit Young Marines Scheduled For Monday

Remember last year when Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington refused to take the word "God" from the Young Marines oath? That was one of the greatest displays of Christian commitment we've seen in a long time, but it did come with a price. All the Federal funding was pulled from the Bossier Young Marines Program. And now, it's time to try and replenish the coffers. And they'll aid the fundraising efforts with a Young Marines Benefit Golf Classic to be held Monday, June 9, at Palmetto Country Club in Benton.

The format will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at noon and will have lots of prizes and a meal, as well as food and refreshments during the course of play.

The cost of play is $125 per player or $500 for a four-player team, which covers green fees, cart, driving range privileges, meals and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place teams, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin, special hole-in-one prizes and door prizes. Lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. just prior to the noon shotgun start.

Hole sponsorships are available for $125, and corporate sponsorships are available as well. Contact (318) 965-2400 for more information on sponsorships.

Entry forms can be found at all Bossier Sheriff’s Office locations, Palmetto Country Club and at www.bossiersheriff.com on the right side of the page.

All proceeds from the golf scramble will go to support the Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines. For further information on the tournament, call (318) 965-2400.

For more information on the Bossier Sheriff’s Young Marines, call (318) 965-3500.