Desert Cancer Foundation will host the 24th Annual Desert Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament at Andalusia Country Club on Friday, May 4, 2018. All proceeds raised will go toward assisting Coachella Valley and surrounding community residents who are uninsured or underinsured to obtain screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer and allied diseases.
Registration and a barbeque lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. At 5:30, cocktails will be served and an awards dinner begins at 6 p.m. The evening will comprise of a specialty Mexican cuisine by Executive Chef Frederic Nail of Andalusia. The evening continues with an amazing silent auction selection and exciting raffle. Live entertainment will engage attendees throughout the evening. Plus, the top 40 winning players will be able to select gift certificates for two at exclusive and world-renowned golf courses in the valley.
The cost for individual players is $350, a foursome is $1,400, and for the dinner-only, tickets are $100. For those golfing, the entry fee includes green and cart fees, lunch, and dinner.
The format of the tournament is a 4-person scramble, low-gross only, no handicaps. Each foursome will be paired with a local PGA Professional from The Southern California PGA Desert Chapter (or bring your own). The pro will be playing his or her own ball and not part of the scramble format.
Current sponsors include Eisenhower Medical Center Lucy Curci Cancer Center, The General Air Conditioning & Plumbing, MacDonald Service Group Inc., MRC Smart Technology Solutions, and Mercedes Benz of Palm Springs. For additional information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, and Desert Cancer Foundation visit www.desertcancerfoundation.org, or call (760) 773-6554.
To register for the event, visit http://www.desertcancerfoundation.org/golf.
The tournament and awards dinner takes place at Andalusia Country Club, 59-195 Marbella in La Quinta.