Golfing For A Good Cause

Working at my desk recently (very diligently as usual) Scott spoke these words to me…”Hey Matt, I want you to play in the company sponsored Go Red golf tournament coming up”…instantly, I was mentally cleaning my clubs.

The said event was held at the Shaker Run Golf Club on October 2nd and for me, it was the highest quality golf course I have ever had the privilege to play the world’s best game on…even the golf carts had GPS. I did hear rumors from one of my comrades during our round that the talented ‘Michelle Wie’ had graced the course with her presence in times gone by, meaning the course had to be in tip top shape. (Tip top is English for awesome, just in case you were wondering)

The charity event was for Go Red,  which is a foundation for the fight against heart disease, specifically in women. With the newly found antioxidant health benefits in dark chocolate and the chance to support the local community, we showed up ready to hit the hallowed fairways, our Hershey Special Dark bars wrapped with the Go Red labels already in place for the after event dinner.  Our team consisted of 4 avid and exceptionally talented golfers which were none other than:  Scott Frederick, Matt Riley (yours truly), Tom Lutz & Steve Lutz. We didn’t win the scramble through the majestic scenery of Lebanon Ohio, but we did play some exquisite shots from time to time. Scott's putter rescued us on many occasion draining 20+ footers with nonchalant aplomb. I am hard pressed to forget my 5 iron which I shaped around the trees blind and stuck 10 feet from the pin. Tom and Steve Lutz made a formidable dad & lad acquisition to our foursome, and I learned a lot from two people who spend more time than I can dream of on the fairways and hit the ball much straighter more often than I can.

The Go Red golf classic was played by 92 men & women and raised $38,000 on the day to aid in the fight against heart disease in women. There were many ladies dressed in Go Red gear zooming around the course on the carts that day, which for no other reason than historical curiosity made me wonder why the founders of the game in ‘‘Bonnie Old Scotland’’ named the sport G.O.L.F; which actually stands for ‘Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden!’ Thankfully the rules and regulations have mellowed over the centuries and this type of mentality has waned. The ladies pro golf tour, the LPGA,  is actually increasing in size and following and the women on the tour can certainly give the guys a game.

A great time was had by all and for a good cause to boot. I mean seriously, there are very few things better than raising money for charity, eating dark chocolate and of course playing the game of all games with good company and sunshine……did I hear an Amen?

Comments

[kathy]

An extreemly well-written article (perhaps there are TWO writers in the family!) I am thrilled that you are enjoying your God-given ability and talent (golf). How great to work for a company that has dark chocolate! :o) It appears that you are being blessed! kls