Hosted by Treetops Resort
Friday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 5th 2021 – Labor Day Weekend
(GAYLORD, MICHIGAN) – Celebrating the 14th annual Patriot Day Golf Shootout, an event that raises funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a charity that provides scholarships to families of the fallen or wounded. In addition to great golf, Treetops will pay tribute to those who have served and are currently serving.
Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Returning home from his second tour of duty in Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, became painfully aware of the reality families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled. Major Rooney decided he had to do something. Not only would he pay tribute to American service-members and their families, he would live as a reminder among civilians that it is our duty to honor the sacrifices of those who preserve the freedoms we so easily take for granted. Lieutenant Colonel Rooney committed to spend his life-changing the future of America’s grieving spouses and children. In 2007, he formed the Folds of Honor Foundation; a 501C-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of
these heroic Americans.
When asked about the storied golf event, General Manager Barry Owens commented how proud he is of this event, “Without the passion shared by our Assistant General Manager, Kevin McKinley this event would not stand as tall it does each year. Kevin became true friends with Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney after the fellow PGA Golf Professional told his story. Standing true to both Rooney’s and Kevin McKinley’s passion to honor the fallen and educate their legacy, this Treetops Resort event is a gift each year – we are proud to host this event each year with the intention of giving back to the many military families who serve our country.”
In addition, prior to the event Assistant General Manager Kevin McKinley, and Erik Meisner (retired Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion) will play an 81 hole golf marathon to raise funds for the cause.
Patriot Golf Day Weekend is full of events including an individual golf event where golfers compete to honor or memorialize someone who has meant a lot to them and their affiliation with the military, as well as a partner event where teams compete for the coveted Brook Bucklin Cup.
To catch a recent MBN interview with Kevin about this upcoming event and others at Treetops Resort, click play on the YouTube video below:
This event has many valuable but moving parts, so any and all questions about how you can be a part of it should be directed to Kevin McKinley – kmckinley@treetops.com
About Treetops Resort
Treetops Resort is Michigan’s premier golf and winter playground destination. Treetops Resort arguably has the best collection of golf courses in the Midwest, boasting 81 holes of golf on spectacular terrain totaling five award-winning courses inspired and professionally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio, and Rick Smith. Treetops Resort is also proudly recognized as having the #1 Par 3 Course in North America: Threetops. Treetops Resort’s winter playground boasts 80 acres of terrain, 23 downhill ski runs, plus over 30 activities on and off the slopes, including its signature Culinary Adventure Series that features progressive seasonal dinners; a Skiable Feast and Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinner series in the winter months.
Treetops Resort is conveniently located on I-75 north just three hours north of Detroit and within one hour of the Straights of Mackinac.
To reserve a Treetops Getaway, visit www.treetops.com or call (888) Treetops.
