Inaugural Robert G. McKamey Memorial Golf Classic Will Be Nov. 5

  • Tuesday, October 22, 2019

The Inaugural Robert G. McKamey Memorial Golf Classic benefiting the McKamey Animal Center will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Council Fire Golf Club. 

Presented by Lexus of Chattanooga, Lexus Champions for Charity, and HHM CPA's, this event features a shotgun start at noon, a chance at the Hole in One Lexus 2-year lease, and an opportunity to bid on an entry for two to the 2019 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship at Pebble Beach, where the charities represented by the Top 10 Net Division and Top 5 Gross Division teams will divide a $100,000 purse. The winning net team will claim $17,500 for its hometown charity. You can be the team to represent MAC at Pebble Beach.

“My dad’s love for animals and his passion for their well-being was passed on to Jeff, I and his three granddaughters," said Karla McKamey, co-chair for this year's event. "It gives us great pleasure to have a platform in the community to carry on his vision of providing care and shelter for animals in need. 

"He was so very proud of all of the good that has come from McKamey Animal Center. The accomplishments and growth of MAC is a testament to the city of Chattanooga, its leadership and citizens that care enough to work within the community for a better environment for all of us, whether we have two legs or four.”

Four-person teams, select shot are $1,000 and the entry fee includes $125 per player at the Footjoy Store.

For more information, visit the website or call Mindy Kolin, Development Director at 305-7141

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