Dow, MBF Partner For \'Swing With The Legends' Golf Tournament
Published on April 11, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release
he Michigan Baseball Foundation has partnered with The Dow Chemical Company for title sponsorship for the 2008 Swing with the Legends Golf Tournament, presented by The Dow Chemical Company, held June 17 at The Golf Club at Apple Mountain.
The event was created in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Player Alumni Association to bring former Major League stars to the event.
Registration and breakfast begin the event at 7:30am and a shotgun start will follow at 9am. The 2008 Midwest League All-Star Game, powered by Dow Corning, begins later that evening at 7:05pm.
Entry into the tournament is $200 per golfer. The entry fee includes one round of golf, breakfast, lunch, a post-round ceremony, and a memorabilia auction. Competitors will have the opportunity to pair with friends, colleagues and clients, as desired, for their foursome. The deadline for registration is June 2.
All foursomes will have the opportunity to play with a former Major League player. A list of players participating will be released in the coming weeks.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that owns and operates Dow Diamond, and the Major League Baseball Player Alumni Association charities.
For more information or to register for the Swing with the Legends Golf Tournament, presented by The Dow Chemical Company, call the Loons at 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.
The Great Lakes Loons are the second-year Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and members of the Midwest League. For more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.
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