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Sponsors and Players Needed for Upcoming Catholic Charities Golf Tournament

Posted on July 15, 2021 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

Sponsors and Players Needed for Upcoming Catholic Charities Golf Tournament

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others” – Charles Dickens

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich will be hosting its 16th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford, CT.

Registration begins at 11:00 am. Kick-off your day with an all-you-can-eat BBQ and an on-sight cigar roller! Shotgun start at 12:30 pm, concluding after play with delicious small bites, raffle results, and award winners. The price is $175 per player.

Golfers of all levels welcome. If golf is not your game, we have many fantastic opportunities to highlight your business by donating a raffle item or becoming a sponsor! Many levels of sponsorship are available to suit your budget.

Please consider participating in this great event. Proceeds from the tournament support Catholic Charities programs and help so many people, in need, in New London, Windham, Tolland, and Middlesex counties.

Click Here for Registration and Sponsorship Forms

For more information on the Event, Registration, or Sponsorships, contact

Sally Velcofsky at 203-556-0115 or sallyvelcofsky@ccfsn.org.

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