Sammy Dale Breeden Memorial Golf Tournament benefits Arrowmont’s educational programs
Enjoy a day of golf, fun, food and cash prizes at the Sammy Dale Breeden Memorial Golf Tournament – Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Gatlinburg Golf Course, Pigeon Forge, TN – hosted by Arrowmont board member, Margit Worsham.
This tournament is in recognition of Sammy Dale Breeden who gave 50 years of service to the Gatlinburg golf community. Sammy grew up in the Smoky Mountains just across from the Gatlinburg Golf Course. As a teenager, Sam began working at the course as a caddy and cart attendant. Through the years, he worked his way into the Pro Shop where he answered the phone, booked reservations and sold green fees and merchandise. He greeted every person, member or guest, with the same big smile and cheerful greeting. He was known for his unique sayings and his own special take on life. “The whole golf community in Sevier County was saddened by his sudden passing this past winter. People from all over the country who came regularly to play the scenic course in the mountains will also miss the ‘Little Man’ who was the face of Gatlinburg Golf Course,” said Harry “Cotton” Berrier, PGA Head Professional and friend.
Benefiting Arrowmont’s educational programs, the golf tournament supports Sevier County art programs including adult and children’s community classes, local resident scholarships and ArtReach.
ArtReach is Arrowmont’s annual program to bring a full day of art instruction to approximately 1,200 school children of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Seymour. Over its 25-year history, ArtReach has provided hands-on art education to more than 25,000 Sevier County children. Students work in professionally equipped studios taught by professional artists using specialized equipment, new materials and learning arts vocabulary. Arrowmont provides ArtReach to public schools at no cost.
Bring a team or register individually – $100 per player or $350 per team of four. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, nearest to the pin, longest drive and $10,000 hole-in-one competition. Free lunch and drinks will be provided at 11:30 am. Tee off is at 1:00 pm. Complementary cold beer, moonshine, soft drinks and snacks are available throughout the tournament.
Sponsorships are now available. For more information about sponsorships or to register, contact Trudy Hughes, CEO, [email protected].
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts enriches lives by developing aesthetic appreciation and fostering self-expression with hands-on experiences in a variety of media, classes, conferences and seminars. On the leading edge of arts education, Arrowmont utilizes contemporary and fine arts techniques to build upon a foundation of traditional arts and crafts.
