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Symetra Tour Event At Sweetgrass Labeled Success
 HARRIS, Mich.---The 2015 Island Resort Championship – a Symetra Tour “Road to the LPGA” tournament played at Sweetgrass Golf Club – hosted near-record crowds and continued its tradition of supporting local non-profit organizations, prompting organizers to call it the most successful week in the five-year history of the tournament. “The Island Resort Championship is one of the most anticipated events on tour each year and once again it was superb," said Symetra Tour Senior Director of Operations Kathy Lawrence. “The players always feel at home here because there is a level of excellence at every turn, whether it’s the quality of the golf course, the food, the resort accommodations or the welcoming service they receive from the staff and volunteers” Area non-profits that sold tickets to the tournament kept 100 percent of profits. In addition, Eagles for Charity, an extra donation program based on the number of eagles made throughout the tournament, raised $1,400 for the Wounded Warrior Project. “The players, the golf course, our staff and the volunteers put on a great show for the fans,” said Tony Mancilla, Island Resort & Casino general manager and event co-chair. “It’s gratifying to see the outpouring of community support for an event that has become something everyone involved looks forward to each year.” The Island Resort Championship is also part of the Potawatomi Cup, which awards cash bonuses to players finishing in the top six of five Potawatomi Native American Indian-owned casino-resort tournaments. Sweetgrass Golf Club and the Island Resort and Casino forecast measurable growth in rounds and stay-and-play packages immediately following the tournament. |
