The Humane Educational Society Drives for Lives golf tournament fundraiser will held Saturday at the Bear Trace Gold course. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a complimentary lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Participants will receive a gift bag and a t-shirt at registration, a complimentary lunch from Taconooga and Chatta-Cakes Bakery, and additional prizes will be awarded for top teams and players, as well as raffle prizes for players who do not place in the top teams.
"Bring extra cash to purchase those important mulligans, skirts, and a beverage from the HES cart. Expect lots of fun competitions and themed shots throughout the course. We hope to see you there," organizers said.
The cost for a team of four is $400. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or event registration, contact Taylor Hixson at 423-624-5302 ext. 222 or email development@heschatt.org.
About the Course:
Bear Trace Golf Course is located approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Chattanooga and is surrounded by both water and heavily-wooded land, making an ideal setting for the course. Referred to as "the best natural piece of land for a golf course," the Bear Trace at Harrison Bay features Bermuda fairways lined with soaring pine and hardwood trees. Although water touches 12 fairways, there is more than sufficient room to hit safely. Most greens are open in front, which makes the course more user-friendly for high-handicap players and allows run-up shots. Fairway and green side bunkers are designed in the traditional Nicklaus fashion and add notable character to the overall integrity of the course. Like other courses in the collection, the emphasis on playability is clearly evident.