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Out of the Bag

of the entire Golden Horseshoe Golf Club grounds. The nation’s leading company in golf
course maintenance expertise and operations, Brightview has a reputation for providing
exceptional conditions that provide players with a memorable golf experience. The Gold
Course opened in 1963 and was designed by golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Rees Jones Golf Course Design will serve as project architect and advisors during the
selection process and renovation.
The World’s Largest Golf Outing has been set for
Monday, August 1, 2016. This sixth edition of the
record-breaking fundraiser is considered the biggest
one-day celebration of golf and charity. Open to
golfers of all skill levels, the simultaneous golf
outing is projected to be played at more than 175 courses across America. To further its
mission of giving back, the World’s Largest Golf Outing has partnered with Fisher House
Foundation. Offering a “home away from home,” the international organization provides
free, temporary lodging for families to be close to loved ones receiving medical care at
major military and VA medical centers. Since its inception 26 years ago, Fisher House
has saved families an estimated $320 million in out-of-pocket expenses for housing and
transportation. “Fisher House Foundation is proud to partner with the World’s Largest
Golf Outing,” says Ken Fisher, Chairman of Fisher House Foundation. “The ability to
provide sanctuary for 935 families every night in 70 homes across America would be
impossible without the generosity of this grateful nation.” Last year’s event featured
12,397 golfers, including 567 injured American service members, played at 132 courses
in 28 states and raised over $1 million. Golfers and non-golfers are encouraged to raise
additional funds with donations made at worldslargestgolfouting.com or by calling 703-
761-1444.

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