Year after year, Naples' most successful
golf fundraiser!
Registration for the 15TH annual Dean Lind Memorial GOLFATHON IS NOW OPEN.
REGISTER TO PLAY HERE
The Dean Lind Memorial Golfathon is a unique golf event that raises much more money than any other golf outing in Naples. It's also a fun and different format designed for an unlimited amount of golf that provides participants an exceptional, enjoyable day. Complimentary snacks, beverages, meals, greens fees, and cart rental, as well as an awards reception, dinner and silent auction are included in your day as a Golfathon player! Choose from several different sponsor levels, and contact us with your choice!
See below for fundraising details and explanation of how the Golfathon works.
Want to get involved, but don't play golf? Be a tournament sponsor! It's a great way to support St. Matthew's House, and get recognized by potentially thousands of people, whether you choose to be a hole sponsor or event underwriter.
View Golfathon Program - 2010
Here are some photos from past Golfathons.
Golfathon Purpose: To support St. Matthew's House financially
Golfathon Format
- Only 40 players (10 foursomes) on the entire 18 holes
- Each player in his or her own cart (with a cart driver if desired)
- Play "ready" golf (no honors - play your shot when you get to your ball provided your shot is clear)
- All putts within the leather are given (within 2 feet of the hole)
- Play two balls on the par threes (counts for two holes)
- Two shotgun starts: 7:00 AM and 1:00pm
- Lost balls are no problem, we provide all the balls you need
- Continental breakfast provided
- Complimentary box lunch plus free snacks and drinks available on the course all day
- Contests and prizes galore
- Gala reception and awards dinner at the Imperial Clubhouse on the evening of the Golfathon. Your spouse or a guest is also invited.
Finding and asking sponsors for support
- Players are requested to find sponsors at $1, $2, $5 or $10 per hole, or a specific gift, and to have the goal to raise at least $1,000 in pledges. (It costs St. Matthew's House approximately $250 for each player to participate).
- Proven fund raising principle: If you feel strongly enough about a cause to give money yourself - ask others to follow your example and they will contribute. This is simple to prove - just try it.
- Most successful technique used in past years: Use one of the personalized sponsorship letters or emails we will have provided for you. All you need to do is hand out the letter or mail it to your friends or associates (your Christmas card list is a great resource). You will be gratified with the high percentage of those who will fill out the coupon and return it. Read a sample version of this letter.
- Personalized email: We can send you a customized email to forward, complete with links to the Golfathon registration page and information about St. Matthew's House. Many people will appreciate the quickness and ease of online sponsorship.
- Or, we will do the complete mailing. Provide us with pre-addressed labels or a file in Excel format and your signed letter, and we'll send it out for you.
Have questions? -- need help or suggestions? Call Ron Pederson at 239-593-0673, Nevin Souers at 239-354-2187, or Julie Clay at St. Matthew's House 239-774-0500.