Lee Elder Challenge at The Playground

2323 Goat Hill Drive,Oceanside CA 92054

18 March, 2023

Description

A family-friendly day to commemorate and honor the legacy of Lee Elder, who faced incredible challenges and overcame them with skill, grace and determination. Lee broke through the color barrier and changed more lives than he could have ever imagined. And in 1975, he became the first black man to compete in the Masters Tournament held at Augusta National. Please join us for the Lee Elder Challenge at The Playground, at Goat Hill Park. OverviewThe day will include a 3-hole mini-course closest to the pin contest. Raffle tickets available for amazing prizes. Live DJ. Food and drinks for purchase. 100% of proceeds from this event will go towards covering healthcare costs for Lee's widow Sharon, who is battling Alzheimer's, as well as to the Lee Elder Memorial Fund to grow his legacy and expand the reach of golf. And, in our journey to make Lee Elder's name synonymous with that little tournament held out in Augusta, we’ve launched the second edition of the "Thank You, Mr. Elder" capsule – a collection of items we hope would make the man himself proud. These will be available for purchase on site during the event (or 24/7 at linksoul.com). 100% of proceeds will go towards the above cause. Linksoul’s goal has always been to bring people together in the spirit of golf, and to show that this game is far better suited for tearing down barriers than putting them up. Few golfers embodied that spirit more than Lee Elder, who's legacy and spirit will forever be entwined with the soul of golf. Event DetailsWhere: The Playground is donation-based 3-hole mini-course adjacent to the driving range at Goat Hill Park. The Challenge: Closest to the pin. Two age divisions: 12 and under. And 13 and over. Participants may use any clubs they like. Yardages are as follows: Hole one, 41 yards. Hole two, 24 yards. Hole three, 47 yards. One tee box each hole. Entry Fee: $10 first time entry, $20 first time entry with ball marker + drink ticket (limited amount), $5 to reload another round Prizes: Closest to the Pin on each hole will receive a $250 Linksoul Gift Card. Two age divisions for each hole. 3 holes in total. Raffle: Raffle tickets will be available for sale. How to support the cause: 100% of challenge entry fees are donated. 100% of proceeds from any "Thank You, Mr. Elder" collection items are donated. Any additional donations through this link: Thank you, Mr. Elder, and golf thanks you, as well. We hope you can join us for this special day! ***This is a charity event. No refunds. If you cannot make it for any reason to participate, please know you are still making a generous donation to an amazing cause. Thank you!