So, I might be in the minority here, but I rarely golf. I’ve only been on a course to play nine holes once and have been to the driving range a couple times before that. Otherwise, I leave it to the well-tanned and patient.
But I’m intrigued by the idea of the Bigfork Rotary Club’s Golf Ball Drop fundraiser, coming up on Sept. 1.
Here’s how it works:
On Wednesday, September 1st at 6 p.m., up to 1000 numbered golf balls will be dropped from the Bigfork Fire Department ladder truck between holes 15 and 16 at Eagle Bend Golf Course. The crew at Eagle Bend will create a hole in a temporary “green” in order to accommodate the golf balls as they fall to the ground, with hopefully one or even a few falling into the hole.
You see, each of these balls will be sponsored ($20 a piece or $50 for three), and the money goes toward the construction and maintenance of the Swan River bike path, Bigfork High School scholarships and Polio eradication projects.
There is a grand prize of $5,000 for any lucky person whose golf ball actually lands makes it to the hole. I’m also told there will be a drawing for a full set of Adams golf clubs, rounds of golf, and other golf related prizes.
The action starts at 6 p.m., and all are invited to attend. There will be a no-host barbecue and bar available as well.
For tickets to sponsor a golf ball, visit the Jug Tree, Flathead Bank, Glacier Bank, First Interstate, Nancy O’s Interiors and The Stone Chair in Kalispell.
Questions? Call 837-5888 or check out Bigfork Rotary Club on Facebook.