The Indiana Soccer Foundation Golf Classic was held October 1, 2009 at the Woodwind Country Club in Westfield, Indiana.  The event raised $9,000 for the Indiana Soccer Foundation which will be used to support Indiana Youth Soccer programs including: Top Soccer, Olympic Development Program and Soccer Across America.

Twelve foursomes representing communities, clubs and businesses from across the state gathered for a day of golf, fun and friendly competition.   Registration opened at 10:00 am where golfers enjoyed a box lunch sponsored by G.I.R.L.S League. Participants then moved to the driving range at 10:30 am for some pre-game practice and to the putting contest sponsored by Avon Sports Apparel.

The Indiana Soccer Foundation Golf Classic officially kicked off at noon with a shotgun scramble start. Dinner was held at the Woodwind Clubhouse and was sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg and Superior Environmental Remediation 90, Inc.

Indiana Soccer Foundation President Dean Vinten thanked event chair Larri McClintock, sponsors and the volunteer staffing provided by G.I.R.L.S. League and Indiana Youth Soccer.

“ A very special thank you to Larri McClintock, the organizing committee and volunteers for a very successful event and one that the Indiana Soccer Foundation is proud to see return,” said Vinten. “Thank you also to all the players, sponsors and supporters who made this event possible.” 

Awards were given to the top two teams, and Solar Sources of Bloomington was named the winning team. The last place team was also awarded complimentary golf lessons courtesy of the Woodwind Country Club Golf Academy.

“It was a great day for a worthy cause and a good time was had by all,” said Indiana Youth Soccer Interim Executive Director Dave Guthrie. “The light rain that fell during the last two holes, dampened the course but was unable to dampen the spirits and fun of those in attendance.  A big thank you to all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers!”

“ Events such as the Golf Classic support the Foundation's continuing goal to help improve the lives of youth through sport,” said Vinten. “ The real benefactors will be the children in the communities supported by Indiana Soccer Foundation programming.” Formed in 1995, the Indiana Soccer Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of youth by enhancing, supporting and fostering soccer related programs that focus on: lifelong values such as character, social development, leadership and self-discipline and providing under-served youth with equal opportunities through the identification and removal of barriers.     See www.indianasoccerfoundation.org for more information.

2009 Indiana Soccer Foundation Golf Classic Sponsors