Events
The 12th Annual St. Matthew's House Golfathon
Now in our 12th year, the St. Matthew's House Golfathon is a unique golf event that raises much more money than any other golf outing in Naples. It's also a fun and different format designed for an unlimited amount of golf that provides the participants an exceptional, enjoyable day.
Purpose:
To support St. Matthew's House financially. Our 2009 goal is to raise $400,000 (Last year's Golfathon raised close to $300,000)
- Only 40 players (10 foursomes) on the entire 18 holes
- Each player in his or her own cart (with a cart driver if desired)
- Play "ready" golf (no honors - play your shot when you get to your ball provided your shot is clear)
- All putts within the leather are given (within 2 feet of the hole)
- Play two balls on the par threes (counts for two holes)
- Two shotgun starts: 7:00 AM and 1:00pm
- Lost balls are no problem, we provide all the balls you need
- Complimentary box lunch plus free snacks and drinks available on the course all day
- Contests and prizes galore
- Gala reception and awards dinner at the TwinEagles Clubhouse on the evening of the Golfathon. Your spouse or a guest is also invited.
Finding and asking sponsors for support
- Players are requested to find sponsors at $1, $2, $5 or $10 per hole, or a specific gift, and to have the goal to raise at least $1,000 in pledges. (It costs St. Matthew's House approximately $250 for each player to participate).
- Proven fund raising principle: If you feel strongly enough about a cause to give money yourself - ask others to follow your example and they will contribute. This is simple to prove - just try it.
- Most successful technique used in past years: Use one of the personalized sponsorship letters we will have provided for you. All you need to do is hand out the letter or mail it to your friends or associates (your Christmas card list is a great resource). You will be gratified with the high percentage of those who will fill out the coupon and return it.
- Or, we will do the complete mailing. Provide us with pre-addressed labels or a file in Excel format and your signed letter, and we'll send it out for you.
NEW FOR 2009! Golfers will be able to register for Golfathon online! With the click of a mouse, you can create and email sponsor letters, then see who has signed on to sponsor you. Plus, you and your sponsors will be able to send in your credit card Golfathon donations quickly, safely and securely. Online Golfathon registration begins after January 5, 2009.
Have questions? -- need help or suggestions? Call Bill Vonier at 239- 514-4031, Nevin Souers at 239-354-2187, or
Julie Clay at St. Matthew's House 239-774-0500.