The Core V.I.P. Benefit Golf Tournament at Sand Hollow Resort


The Core Veterans Integration Program will host the Freedom Cup, a charity golf tournament, at Sand Hollow Golf Resort on July 2nd, 2009.

The Core V.I.P is a non-profit organization helping Veterans and their Families re-integrate into family life and the community once they have returned from combat. This Non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization offers counseling and retreats for veterans and their families at no cost.

Since the beginning of the conflicts in 2001, approximately 1.6 million soldiers have been deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan. Out of those soldiers, 30 percent will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As a result, 416,000 will become alcoholics or binge drinkers, 42,000 will experience divorce, and 700 will commit suicide, according to the website thecorevip.org.

“The Core V.I.P. recognizes the growing need for services to address the issues that arise from having a combat experience, and are committed to addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of our soldiers and their families,” according to the website thecorevip.org.

The tournament cost is $500 per foursome, all earnings directly benefiting the Core V.I.P. The tournament will include an opportunity drawing, prizes for closest to the hole, beat the pro, and the longest drive.

Myatt Green, The PGA Golf Professional at Sand Hollow Golf Resort, said,“ It's an honor to hold a tournament that will directly benefit the men and women who have sacrificed many years of their own personal lives to serve this country.”

The Tournament will start at 7:00 am, with team check in at 6:00 am. To register a team, or to learn more about core V.I.P, visit thecorevip.org.

A banquet will also be held July 1, 2009 for Veterans from WWII , Vietnam, Korea, present day Operation Iraq Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom.