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08-27-10

Cape Neddick Country Club to Participate in Fourth Annual Patriot Golf Day Weekend Sept. 3-6
Donations will support the families of military service members who have been disabled or killed in the line of duty

Cape Neddick, ME – Cape Neddick Country Club will participate in the fourth annual Patriot Golf Day weekend Sept. 3-6. Golfers across the country and at Cape Neddick Country Club have the unique opportunity to donate an additional $1 or more to benefit Folds of Honor Foundation (FoldsofHonor.org), which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. Cape Neddick Country Club will request at least an additional $1 for each green fee that is processed Sept. 3-6. Patriot Golf Day is jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association.

President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America, serves as the 2010 Honorary Chairman of Patriot Golf Day weekend.

“This is a great way for golfers and the golf industry to help the families of those who have lost their lives or have been injured so that we may have our freedom,” said Dustin Hunter of Cape Neddick Country Club. “This is a wonderful opportunity for golfers in our community to give back to those who have given everything.”

Through events nationwide since 2007, PGA Professionals have helped raise more than $5.3 million, allowing Folds of Honor to award 1,163 post-secondary educational scholarships. Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional, USGA member and F-16 military pilot with the Oklahoma Air National Guard, founded Folds of Honor Foundation following his second of three tours of duty in Iraq. After witnessing the tragic homecoming of a fallen American solider, Rooney was inspired to start Folds of Honor Foundation to provide support to military families in the aftermath of their tragedies.

There are 172,000 dependents of fallen and wounded military service men and women from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts alone, and 85 percent of those dependents do not qualify for federal educational assistance. Patriot Golf Day allows Folds of Honor to present an ongoing tribute to our brave service members by ensuring that the families of fallen and wounded warriors have hope for the right educational start to life and best future possible.

As a proud supporter and Official Card of Patriot Golf Day, American Express will match donations made using an American Express® Card[1] during Patriot Golf Day Weekend (Sept. 3-6) to support the Folds of Honor Foundation.

Individuals interested in contributing to Folds of Honor Foundation, and those applying for scholarships should visit FoldsofHonor.org.

The Cape Neddick Country Club is a semi-private resort golf course located 2.5 miles south of Ogunquit center on scenic Shore Road. The public is welcome on a space available basis. A limited number of 2009 single and family memberships are also is available. The Club also hosts group outings and tournaments.

Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry,

The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf. Visit pga.com or www.PlayGolfAmerica.com to learn more.

The USGA is the national governing body of golf in the USA and Mexico. The USGA annually conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and 10 national amateur championships. It also conducts two state team championships and helps conduct the Walker Cup Match, Curtis Cup Match and World Amateur Team Championships. The USGA also writes the Rules of Golf, conducts equipment testing, provides expert course maintenance consultations, maintains a Handicap System and celebrates the history of the game. Since 1983, the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program has awarded more than $31 million to more than 400 research projects for better turf and a better environment at universities across the country. The USGA also funds an ongoing “For the Good of the Game” grants program, which has allocated more than $65 million over 13 years to programs that bring the game’s values to youths from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities. For more information about the USGA, visit USGA.org.

Folds of Honor Foundation was founded in May 2007 by Major Dan Rooney, an F-16 Fighter Pilot, PGA Professional, and USGA member. A decorated military pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Major Rooney has served three combat tours in Iraq. It was after his second tour, while a passenger on a commercial flight, that Major Rooney witnessed an event that would profoundly change his life. As the plane landed, the pilot announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, we have an American hero on board – Corporal Brock Bucklin. And his twin brother, Corporal Brad Bucklin, is accompanying him home from Iraq. As a sign of respect, please remain seated while Corporal Bucklin’s family receives him in his final homecoming.” Major Rooney watched through the window of the plane as the flag-draped casket was lowered. He saw a family waiting for Brock, and a little four-year old boy waiting for his father. This tragic homecoming inspired Major Rooney to create Folds of Honor Foundation.

Folds of Honor Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation. Patriot Golf Day, jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association, is held each Labor Day Weekend, with the fourth annual Patriot Golf Day scheduled for Sept. 3-6 at participating facilities nationwide. Individuals and companies interested in contributing to the Folds of Honor Foundation, and those applying for scholarships should visit FoldsofHonor.com.

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[1] American Express will match each donation made on a valid American Express Card to the Folds of Honor Foundation during Patriot Golf Day weekend up to a maximum total of $150,000. Matching contributions from American Express are not tax deductible for Cardmembers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cape Neddick Country Club TO HOST A RALLY FOR THE CURE EVENT

Friday, May 14th. Cape Neddick Country Club is hosting a Rally for the Cure® Golf Scramble on Monday, June 14th, 2010. Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program that works to spread awareness about breast health and breast cancer in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through volunteer organized golf, tennis and social events. More than 1.65 million people have participated in Rally for the Cure events across the nation since its inception in 1996.

Cape Neddick Country Club already has participants registered for the Rally event and invites the public to take part. The day’s activities will begin with registration at Noon, a shotgun start at 1:00 pm and conclude with an awards banquet and dinner in The Grille at 6pm. Please sign up by Monday, May 31st. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the event and each participant will receive a goody bag with important Komen breast health information and other Rally items. A raffle with gift and prize from local businesses will also be held throughout the day.

“We are proud to open our Club and host a Rally for the Cure event. The event is a fun way for us to bring together our members and the community to support an important cause while playing a sport they are passionate about,” states Bob Satter, CNCC President and General Manager.

The mission of Rally for the Cure is to empower people to join the fight against breast cancer by providing a platform for them to educate their family, friends and community on the importance of early detection through an activity they are passionate about.

”The success of Rally is attributed to volunteer ambassadors like, PGA Assistant Dustin Hunter and Assistant GM/Superintendent Bob Doran who have said ‘Yes we can have a Rally at our club’. It is their enthusiasm, energy and support we value in our commitment to support Susan G. Komen,” says Diane Perillo, Program Manager, Rally for the Cure.

Since 1996 Komen has received over $50 million from Rally events to support their mission. Rally for the Cure® is based in Wilton, Connecticut. For further information about Cape Neddick Country Club’s Rally event, to sign-up or make a donation, call 207-361-2011. To host a Rally event of your own call 800.327.6811 or visit the website: www.rallyforthecure.com.

The Cape Neddick Country Club is a semi-private resort golf course located 2.5 miles south of Ogunquit center on scenic Shore Road. The public is welcome on a space available basis. There are 2010 single and family memberships available. The Club also hosts group outings and tournaments.

Call 207-361-2011 or visit www.capeneddickgolf.com for additional information.

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