14th Annual Meadows Cup

14th Annual Meadows Cup Pro-Am Raises $57,000 to Benefit Easter Seals’ Project Rainbow

More than 300 golfers, local PGA pros and volunteers came together for the 14th Annual Meadows Cup Pro-Am Golf Tournament at The Meadows Country Club on Saturday, April 17, raising over $57,000 for Easter Seals Southwest Florida. All of the proceeds are being directed towards Project Rainbow Children’s Respite Program, an Easter Seals program that provides respite and case management services to families with children who are medically fragile, chronically ill, or disabled.

“This tournament, known as one of the largest and longest running in town, demonstrates an unbelievable commitment of time, talent and dedication on the part of the Meadows Country Club, its volunteer members, our local business leaders, and our Easter Seals staff,” said Ladd Waldo, Easter Seals Southwest Florida President and CEO. “We are very grateful for everyone’s efforts and for another very successful tournament enjoyed by all. The funds raised will be funneled into much needed respite services to help our Project Rainbow families.”

George Bushong of Four Corners of Excellence participated as a golfer and presenting sponsor of the event. Sysco and Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. donated food for a lavish lunch and dinner banquet, and more than 100 silent auction, raffle items and prizes were donated by dozens of local businesses and individuals.

Following the tournament, the top four closest-to-the-pin winners were contestants for the $1million hole-in-one challenge sponsored by Advanced Sportsmedicine Center. Each took one drive at 150-yards trying for a $1 million hole-in-one while attendees stood by in anticipation.

Easter Seals has remained the charity of choice for The Meadows Country Club since the tournament’s inception. Since The Meadows Cup Pro-Am’s beginning 14 years ago, the tournament has raised more than $700,000 for Easter Seals Southwest Florida.

Staff and volunteers spent six months preparing and Club volunteers donated over 1,000 man hours to ensure the Meadows Cup Pro Am remains among the highest caliber of golf tournaments.

Thank You to Our 2010 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Four Corners of Excellence http://www.fourcornersconcept.com/

In-Kind Sponsors

ABC 7 --- WWSB TV http://www.mysuncoast.com/

Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. http://www.boarshead.com/

Bradenton Herald http://www.bradenton.com/

Brighthouse http://brighthouse.com/

Comcast http://www.comcast.com

Budlight- Gold Coast Eagle http://www.gceagle.com/

Edwin Watts Golf http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/

Pro Golf http://www.progolf.com/home/index.jsp