The 22nd Annual Golf Fun Fest at Hinds Community College at Eagle Ridge Golf Course was a great success. On Thursday, April 16, 2009, alumni, sponsors, employees and friends came together to celebrate another year of fun, fellowship and fundraising to support deserving student scholars.

Purpose of Golf Fun Fest
The purpose of the Golf Fun Fest is to raise money for student scholarships and for Hinds Community College Development Foundation projects. In the past 21 years, through the dedication of supportive sponsors and great golfers, the tournament has raised $940,000. In 2009, the tournament brought in over $62,000.

Be a part of the 2010 Golf Fun Fest
You can participate as a sponsor, compete as a corporate team, or donate gifts for our silent auction for our evening reception. Your participation and contributions would be greatly appreciated. Contact Abby Barber to find out how you can be a part.

Donation Opportunities
· Afternoon corporate team $1,000
· Morning corporate team $800
· Afternoon round player $175
· Morning round player $125
· Hole Sponsor $400.00
· Floating Green Sponsor $250.00

Corporate teams also include a hole sign on course. All amounts include cart and green fee, continental breakfast and lunch at the golf course as well as an invitation to Golf Fun & Food Fest – After play festivities including awards presentation, live music, food, drink, and silent auction for teams and company guests at the home of College President Dr. Clyde Muse and his wife, Vashti Muse.

Golf Fun Fest Schedule

Morning Round
7:00 a.m. - Driving range opens, sponsored by The Trusty Company
7:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast, Eagle Ridge Picnic Area
8:00 a.m. - Tee-off, Shotgun Start
Noon - Lunch, Eagle Ridge Picnic Area
5-7 p.m. - Golf Fun & Food Fest

Afternoon Round
11:00 a.m. - Driving range opens, sponsored by The Trusty Company
Noon - Lunch, Eagle Ridge Picnic Area
1:00 p.m. - Tee-off, Shotgun Start
5-7 p.m. - Golf Fun & Food Fest

*NOTE* Eagle Ridge is a soft-spike facility.

The 'Fun' in Golf Fun Fest
As a gift of gratitude, each golfer will receive a tee gift courtesy of LogoStore USA.
Designated prizes will be awarded at dinner at the college president's home. Winners are not required to be in attendance at the dinner to receive designated prizes. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories for A.M. and P.M. rounds:
· Closest to the Hole: #3, #9, #11.
· Lowest Team Score (net and gross).
· Longest Drive: #14.
· Overall Corporate Team Trophy.

The fun doesn't stop at when tournament play ends. Golf Fun & Food Fest begins at 5 p.m. and guests will enjoy festivities including awards presentation, live music, food, drink, and silent auction at the home of College President Dr. Clyde Muse and his wife, Vashti Muse.  A popular Golf Fun Fest tradition returns, as the "floating green" will be set up in the Muses' lake. For $5, golfers receive three balls for chances to hit the floating green to win cash prizes. The lucky golfer who gets a hole-in-one wins $250.

Remember to Register Early
The Golf Fun Fest is restricted to the first 112 registrants per round. Register early to ensure your participation because player spots cannot be held. Player spots are secured upon receipt of payment.

A full round of golf will be played in both the morning and afternoon rounds. However, in the event of inclement weather, the golf round will be canceled and the dinner will be moved to McKenzie Arena. A rainy day certificate for one round of golf at Eagle Ridge Golf Course will be given to each player who is unable to complete the round.

For questions and information about the 23rd Annual Golf Fun Fest, please contact the Hinds CC Institutional Advancement Office at 601-857-3363 or e-mail our Alumni Coordinator, Abby Barber.

2009 Sponsor Listings