Among the many tee gifts players received were a case of Nike One Platinum balls. |
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The full set of Nike tee gifts each player received. |
Nike brought an array of products for golfers to try out, including a complimentary swing analysis. |
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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Dr. Dot Richardson, an annual participant of the tournament. |
Each shotgun start began with a traditional bagpipes march. |
LPGA Pro Barb Mucha with Special Olympics athletes Michael Badders (l) and George Gibson (r) |
LPGA Pro and CBS commentator Mary Bryan |
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LPGA Pro Mary Bryan with Special Olympics athletes Michael Badders (l) and George Gibson (r) |
Heathrow's Men's Group provides a volunteer force to keep things running smoothly each year. |
Golfers were welcomed back in the evening to a cocktail reception and sumptuous gourmet dinner provided by Heathrow Country Club and Gator's Dockside Restaurant.
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Throughout the day and during the dinner, players bid on a variety of great silent auction items. |
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Tournament Chairman Jerry Thole thanks the players, sponsors and special guests for their support. |
Program emcee and Honorary Co-Chair Pat Clarke of WESH Channel 2 gets a big hug from Special Olympics athlete Nikki Harrold. |
Auctioneer Wade West gets the crowd whipped up into a bidding frenzy during the live auction. |
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Honorary Co-Chair Jim Payne of WESH Channel 2 with Special Olympics athlete Nikki Harrold. |
Just a few of the many tournament and on-course contest winners. |
Jim Payne with a lucky player who made a hole-in-one on the course that day. |
Special Olympics golfer Nikki Harrold shows off her swing for LPGA Pro Mary Bryan. |
One lucky grand Prize drawing winner took home this complete Nike 'Dream Package'. |
