NWSGA 2012 Preliminary Golf and Lodging Information

41st Annual NWS National Golf Outing
27th Annual NWS Central Region Golf Outing

 

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June 18 - 22nd, 2012 

Des Moines, IA

 

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Tentative plans have been announced for the 41st Annual NWS National Golf Outing and the 27th Annual NWS Central Region Golf Outing in Des Moines, IA, June 18-22, 2012. Join your co-workers, spouses and guests at a fun, annual golf event where money is raised for local Red Cross Chapters. You don't have to be good to play, you just have to enjoy playing and good friends!

Tentative information is below and will be finalized by February or March 2012. An electronic registration form will be available here with more information on registration, entry fees and hotel reservation procedures once plans are finalized.

Plan now for this great event. Bring the family or come alone, there is fun for everyone in Des Moines! Feel free to contact Chairman Sam Lashley (slashman_us@yahoo.com) if you have any questions.

 

Golf:  

This year we will play golf at two of Des Moines public golf courses, A. H. Blank and Waveland Golf Courses. We will play A.H. Blank on Monday (6/18), Wednesday (6/20) and Friday (6/22), and Waveland on Tuesday (6/19) and Thursday (6/21). Tee times will be finalized early in 2012.

Arranged group daily fees are tentatively set at $32.00 per person at A.H. Blank and $35 per person at Waveland. This includes 18 holes with cart. Fees paid individually at clubhouse each day. 


 Lodging arrangements at:  

Hampton Inn near the airport in Des Moines, IA. . Arranged daily room rates are $84 + tax. This includes breakfast and use of hospitality room.  

Information on reservations and cut off date will be available here by early 2012 when golf plans are finalized.


Schedule and format:

  • Monday June 18 - Early Bird Tournament – Tee Times around 12:00 pm.  Entry fee $10.00 individuals/$15 per couple.
  • Tuesday June 19 - Team Scramble - Tee Times start around 12:00 pm. Entry fee $10.00 individuals/$15 per couple.
  • Tuesday Evening June 19 - Meet and Greet Mixer. Enjoy the company of new friends and old aquaintances in the hotel hospitality room from 8 to 10 pm. Snacks and a cash bar will be available along with fun activities.
  • Wednesday June 20 - Team Scramble – Tee Times start around 800 am. Entry fee $10.00 individuals/$15 per couple.  Putting contest after golf.
  • Thursday June 21 - Individual golf – Tee Times start around 800 am.  Entry fee $10.00 individuals/$15 per couple. Possible golf side trip in the afternoon.
  • Friday June 22 – Individual golf - flighted (mens, ladies, guests) – Tee Times start around 800 am. Entry fee $10.00 individuals/$15 per couple.
  • Lunch and Awards at A. H. Blank Golf Course immediately after golf – around 1:00 pm.  Lunch fee will be finalized in early 2012 but likely around $15 per person.

 

  • NEW - Discounted rate for couples! Bring your spouse, girlfriend or just a lady friend and pay just $15 for both of you for entry fees per day. We need more ladies!!

  • Prize donations are always welcome and appreciated!  Feel free to spread the word and invite friends. 
      
  • For the Thursday and Friday golf, there is a flight for guests and ladies.

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