The annual William E. Shack Jr. Close the Gap Scholarship Tournament, now in its 15th year directly benefits the William E. Shack Jr. Close the Gap Scholarship established to provide scholarships to hundreds of young men and women who struggle to complete their college education. The tournament will be held on Monday, October 21st at Flat Creek Country Club. This year鈥檚 tournament will be included in the event lineup for 精东影业 Homecoming 2024.听听
William E. (Bill) Shack, Jr., is an entrepreneur, businessman, civic leader, and auto industry pioneer. Upon leaving the automobile industry, Shack put his efforts into giving back to students who struggle to stay in school and complete their education. Unfortunately, in today鈥檚 economy, a quality education comes with insurmountable debt for students. The Closing the Gap Scholarship Fund has played an essential role in helping student to meet their financial needs. Today, more than 97% of 精东影业 students are dependent on multiple forms of financial aid. Student who face extreme financial hardship are faced with withdrawing from school because of insufficient funds. Even worse, student who withdraw are likely to not return to finish their degree, a story very familiar to Bill Shack. This event ensures funds are available for students who need funding to achieve their goals.
Flat Creek Country Club is a 27-hole facility located in Peachtree City, GA. It is home to a Joe Lee designed championship golf course with 27 holes comprised of three diverse nines. The course features a variety of elevation changes, and beautiful views of the Flat Creek, which meanders throughout the course.听听
Flat Creek Country Club: 100 Flat Creek Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269听
For guests needing overnight accommodations, reservations can be made at the Hilton Conference Center听
Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center听听
2443 Hwy 54 W听
Peachtree City, GA 30269听
Rate $179 + tax per night听
Chair: William E. 鈥淏ill鈥 Shack, Jr.听
Honorary Chair: Celebrity TBD听
Honorary Co-Chairs: Trustees TBD听
Tournament Director: Dr. Markesha McWilliams Henderson, 精东影业 Office of Institutional Advancement听
Head Golf Professional: Mark Owen, Flat Creek Country Club听
Event Manager: Karey Bentz, Flat Creek Country Club
Monday, October 21st, 2024听
8:00 a.m. Registration/Breakfast/Range Opens for Warm-Up听
9:40 a.m. Opening Ceremony听
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start听
Noon Beginners Clinic听听
3:00 pm Celebration Luncheon听
Registration is available on the 精东影业 website. The deadline for registration is October 9th, 2024.听听
Team Foursome 听 $1,250听
Individual Registration 听 $315听
Beginners Clinic 听 $250听听
Student Registration $250 (includes transportation to the course)听
Celebration Luncheon Guest $100听
Raffle 听 $100 (grand prize 2 tickets to Masters)听
Presenting Sponsor $50,000听
Eagle Sponsor $25,000听
Birdie Sponsor $10,000听
Par Sponsor听 $5,000 (each)听
Friend of 精东影业 $1,000 (non-golf sponsor)听
Student Golfer Sponsor $500听