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Strokes of Genius Charity Golf Tournament

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Strokes of Genius, formerly called the Benchmark Invitational, is a charity golf tournament held July 30-August 1,2010 which raises money for college scholarships for Telluride High School graduates. Now in its 17th year, Strokes of Genius has become a proud Telluride tradition and is one of the main scholarship funds for graduating seniors enabling Telluride students with both financial need and academic merit to pursue higher education. Since its inception, Strokes of Genius, has distributed over $200,000 to fund partial college scholarships for 51 Telluride High School Graduates.

Scholarships are not only awarded to honor past achievements but also investments in the future. Qualities the selection committee members are looking for include intelligence, self-reliance, energy, imagination, originality and concern for the community and others. The criteria and apllication can be downloaded here.

Strokes of Genius not only benefits a great cause but is also a highly social community event, not to be missed. It is the perfect opportunity for newcomers to network and meet some new friends and longtime residents to catch up with golf buddies.

STROKES OF GENIUS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 30

5:30-7:30 p.m. Kick off the weekend with a cocktail party at the home of Sally Puff Courtney, 229 N. Pine Street

Saturday, July 31

7:00-7:30 a.m. Registration at Club House, Driving Range and Practice Facility Opens and Continental Breakfast for Golfers

7:30 a.m . Rules and Format

8:00 a.m. Shot Gun Start

12:30-1:30 pm Lunch for Golfers at Club House

Afternoon Open

5:30 p.m. Cocktails followed by dinner and Tournament Calcutta at home of Mike and Susan Plank, 103 Granite Ridge

Sunday, July 26

7:00-7:30 a.m. Driving range and practice facility opens

Continental Breakfast for golfers

8:00 a.m. Shot Gun start

1-3 p.m. Awards luncheon at home of Hank and Carol Hintermeister, 224 Country Club Drive

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

FORMAT

Day1 Foursome Team Scramble

Day 2 Two Player Net Better Ball

RULES

USGA Rules will govern all play

PRIZES

Several $10,000 hole in one contests

Prizes for longest drive and closest to pin provided by local merchants

Trophies awarded for lowest team best ball net score

Permanent trophy with winner's names displayed at Telluride Golf club

ETC

On Saturday and Sunday, driving range and pro shop open at 7 am

Shot gun start at 8 am.

Practice round on Friday, July 30 available at a discounted rate. Call the Pro shop at 728-2606 to book a tee time

Women are strongly encouraged to play