Organizers gear up for Ben Graham Memorial Tournament
Overcast and 61 degrees, a pleasant day for the Ben Graham Memorial Golf Tournament. The Graham brothers John, left, Steve and Jim teed off at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013. (Paul Sievers/The Western News)
Organizers are gearing up for the Ben Graham Memorial Golf Tournament next month at Cabinet View Golf Course.
The “BEN” is an annual tournament held in memory of Graham who was a popular and successful high school golfer who died tragically at a young age. Graham was a Class of 1973 graduate from Libby High School.
The tournament helps keep Ben’s memory alive and supports all junior golf activities from age 3 to graduating seniors.
Money raised at the tourney, set for May 12-14, also helps support the Libby Logger golf team, high school scholarships and the junior golf program. The junior program receive free instruction, range balls, a shirt, rewards, meal and the kid’s favorite treats.
Those wanting to sign up can do so at the clubhouse, call 293-7332 or can get a registration form at golflibby.com. The entry fee for members is $80 and $100 for non-members. Entry fees may be mailed to the Cabinet View Golf Course, PO Box 1562, Libby, MT 59923.
“We and all the young Libby golfers thank everyone for their support,” Dann Rohrer said. “We also thank the businesses for their support and ask visitors to support them.”
The action begins Friday, May 12 with a practice round, the derby at 5:30 p.m. with $1,000 in added money. Saturday includes make your own foursome from 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday shotgun start. The format is 36-hole stroke play for men’s and women’s division on Saturday and Sunday.
Other things included in the entry fee are a $70 golf vest, $50,000 hole-in-one prize on Saturday and Sunday, $10 gift card for food, beverage or merchandise, Saturday duce pot and Sunday skins. There will be prizes for long drive and long putt on Saturday. There will also be $100 KPs on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be some raffle items.
There will not be a dinner Saturday night because organizers are encouraging participants to support the new clubhouse where food will be served.
Those who wish to donate to the Ben Graham Junior Golf Foundation, a non-profit organization, may also do so.