by Kent ‘Chip’ Hastings, USTA Liaison Officer

Columbus, OH — It’s not too late to sign up for the USTA Charity Golf Outing and have a chance to win some great prizes including a hole-in-one prize of a John Deere Gator provided by JD Implement Company of London, Ohio, and auxiliary hole prizes.

There will also be plenty of door prizes donated by Embroidery Unlimited, USTA/HTA/NTRA Purchasing Program, The Delaware County Fair, The United States Trotting Association and many more.

The 11th annual event will take place on August 6 at Foxfire Golf Club in Lockbourne, Ohio, with check-in beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a “shotgun start” at 10:00 a.m. The event is a two-person scramble with an entry fee of $50.00 per golfer. Fee includes box lunch and some beverages.

Proceeds from the event will benefit a variety of USTA Youth/Outreach Programs including ongoing educational programs that encourage youth involvement with Standardbreds.

Golfers will be vying for a variety of tournament and course prizes and trophies. In addition, all golfers will receive special gifts donated by Horse Racing TV (HRTV) and a chance to win additional door prizes.

Anyone who is interested in playing, or becoming a hole sponsor ($125), should contact Chip Hastings at (614) 224-2291, ext: 3250 or via e-mail at chip@ustrotting.com before August 1.