14^th Annual Rooney’s Golf Foundation Charity Tournament Set for October 29 at Old Marsh Golf Club
 
West Palm Beach, FL –The 14th Annual Rooney’s Golf Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the prestigious Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 8:30am.  The day’s events will include an 18-hole best ball tournament with a shotgun start followed by an awards ceremony, luncheon and incredible raffles.   Palm Beach Kennel Club and Rooney’s Beer Company will coordinate the tournament with a committee of RGF volunteers. 
 
Proceeds from The tournament will benefit Autism Project of Palm Beach County, FAU Honors College and Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization.  The official sponsors are Valley National Bank and Pat Rooney Sr. and this year’s celebrity chairperson is Michael Williams, Anchor for WPTV-NewsChannel 5.
 
“We strive each year to make Rooney’s Golf Foundation Charity Golf Tournament a memorable event for our sponsors, players and most importantly our charities.  Celebrating our 14^th year we have decided to switch it up a bit by making it a more intimate affair with only 20 foursomes available and moving the event to beautiful but challenging Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens   Old Marsh was recognized as one of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, and we are extremely excited to be playing our 14th Annual Rooney’s Golf Tournament on it.  Don’t miss out on an opportunity to join the fun filled morning and help us raise money for 3 amazing local charities,” said RGF Tournament Director, Alexis Barbish.  
 
The day begins with a 7:00am registration and breakfast and continues with an exciting shotgun start at 8:30am.  Course contests include: closest to the pin, longest drive, team awards and a hole-in-one prize opportunity. Lunch and awards will follow golf and over $25,000 in raffle prizes will be awarded.
 
To participate as a sponsor, purchase raffle tickets, make a donation or for more information, please contact Alexis Barbish at 561-683-2222 ext. 146 or Kaitlyn Decker ext. 142.
 
Rooney’s Golf Foundation has donated $563,662 to local Palm Beach County charities since 2001.  These funds are raised through the golf tournament, 5K run/walk, and poker tournament and luncheon events.  The 2^nd Annual “Overcomer” Luncheon featuring actress Holly Robinson-Pete will be held Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the National Croquet Center.