New Jersey Golf Net

The MS Center at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ announces its 11th Annual Charity Golf Invitational will take place on Monday, September 15, 2008 at Knickerbocker Country Club in Tenafly, NJ. The Center’s National Spokesperson, Pro Golfer Brett Massingham will once again serve as the Outing’s Honorary Chairperson. Mr. Massingham, who has multiple sclerosis, gained national attention when he qualified for and played in the PGA tour’s Los Angeles-Nissan Open in 2002, becoming the only person ever with MS to compete in a PGA Tour event.

Mr. Massingham will offer a group golf clinic prior to the 12:30PM shotgun start, will play in the tournament and provide a special inspirational quality to the event. We are also thrilled to have Ms. Maggie Weder’s participation again this year! Maggie is an MS patient from North Carolina who is also an amateur golf champion and decorated armed forces officer. She traveled to New Jersey for our past 4 events and has become an instant family member of the MS Center!

The Annual Golf Outing has been a significant fund raising source for the MS Center in years past, and is even more important given the current fund raising climate.

“The demanding economic conditions and tightening reimbursement policies in the public and private sectors continues to place our Center in difficult financial circumstances. Our ability to provide comprehensive care to people with multiple sclerosis remains extremely challenging”, says Scott Guevin, Assistant Vice President of the Center. “Our annual outing has become a crucial contributor to our ability to operate as we have in the past.”

This event has drawn an increasing number of players and media attention over the past few years, particularly due to Mr. Massingham’s and Ms. Weder’s involvement. More and more corporate sponsors have chosen to become involved and gain positive exposure through the local media, health care and business community. Sponsorship and player opportunities are available for this event, but do fill quickly as the summer golf season progresses. The day will consist of a clinic with Brett, massages for all, Shotgun Start, our famous long drive contest with Maggie, a fabulous goodie bag which includes Footjoy Golf shoes for all, followed by cocktails, dinner, auction and awards.