G-Braves Golf Tounrament to Benefit Public Schools
April 14, 2003 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release
The Greenville Braves have announced the first of the franchise's two annual golf tournaments will take place at Verdae Greens Golf Club on May 5th, 2003 to benefit area public schools.
Beginning with a 10:00am Shotgun start, participants will have the opportunity to hit the links with G-Braves players, staff, Coaches and local personalities, followed by a picnic at G-Braves Stadium, all to benefit the CORE Initiative of South Carolina, a non-profit organization whose mission is to make an immediate impact in public schools by addressing specific resource needs on a case-by-case basis while fostering a spirit of community.
The day's events include a longest drive contest, closest-to-the-pin contest, drawings for dozens of great prizes and more. Anyone interested in participating as either a golfer or to donate prizes for raffles can contact Brenda Yoder @ 299-3456 or email: brenda.yoder@turner.com.
The Greenville Braves have been an active member of the local community for almost 20 years, hosting special nights at the ballpark each season to benefit local charities and sponsoring several charity functions throughout the year. The G-Braves also offer many other successful children's programs including the Pride in Carolina's Youth Reading Program, the Huntington Learning Center Honor Roll Program, the Gatti-Town Braves Buddies Club and more.
A member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs, the Greenville Braves are the Double A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and has sent more than 100 players to the major leagues. The Greenville Braves, the only franchise in minor league baseball to draw more than 200,000 fans per season for 19 consecutive years, is celebrating its 20th season in Greenville.
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