Photo by Mary Bonner
The 14th Craig Hospital/RE/MAX, LLC Invitational Golf Tournament at the Sanctuary took place on July 21, 2011. It was a picture-perfect day with only one minor rain delay. We offer special thanks to RE/MAX, LLC, our presenting sponsor, and GH Phipps Construction Companies, our dinner sponsor, and Quantum, our beverage sponsor, along with all of the other committed companies and individuals who made this event possible.
This year, there were over 100 participants in a modified scramble format. Prizes were given for closest to the pin, the longest drive, team low net and team low gross. Congratulations to Lonnie Martinez for winning the grand prize drawing for the Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air Speaker System.
Proceeds from this event will go towards Craig Hospital’s programs of excellence.
About Craig
Craig Hospital was just ranked in the Top Ten Rehab Hospitals for 22 consecutive years by US News and World Report. Craig is a world-renowned private, non-profit rehabilitation hospital and research center that specializes exclusively in treatment and research of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Craig treats patients from all 50 states and several foreign countries. No one expects a catastrophic injury to happen to them—but a motor vehicle accident, a sports accident, a trip over the dog, or a dive into shallow waters can dramatically alter a live in a single moment. “That could never happen to me,” suddenly transitions to, “I can’t believe this has happened to me!” Costs for rehab equipment or home modifications can be financially devastating.
About the Sanctuary
Sanctuary is known for its elevated tees, towering pines and 180-degree mountain views of Pikes Peak to the south and Longs Peak to the north. Five sets of tees invite every level of play. It is estimated that a golf ball travels 11% farther at Sanctuary’s altitude compared with sea level.
The Sanctuary was created as a place of refuge, preservation and nourishment, not just for wildlife, flora and fauna, but for service organizations committed to developing unique relationships with those who support their efforts to improve our community. To date, more than 284 charities have netted more than 52 million dollars to directly benefit the many constituents they serve, thanks to the vision and generosity of Dave and Gail Liniger.
Designed by renowned golf course architect Jim Engh, Sanctuary protects a private oasis of 220 acres from residential development, effectively complementing 12,400 surrounding acres of dedicated open space. It is not uncommon to see elk, deer, foxes, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, black bears, porcupines, wild turkeys and golden eagles.
“This is a day that I don’t even care about my golf game…just the experience of being here is enough for me,” remarked one participant.
Adaptive golf, at its best!
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