SONA Golf Invitational Tournament
六月 14, 2012
6-9 September 2012. Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Overview
More than 200 golfers from throughout North America will compete in the 13th annual Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament, September 6-9, 2012 at the beautiful Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Golfers of all ages and abilities will compete in Level I - Individual Skills Contest, Level II - Alternate Shot Team Play Competition, Level III - Unified Sports® Team Play, Level IV - Individual Stroke Play Competition (9 holes), and Level V - Individual Stroke Play Competition (18 holes). Medal ceremonies for the golf competition will take place immediately following the final round on Sunday.
Tournament Schedule
All times subject to change.
Thursday, September 6
6:00pm Opening Ceremony Line-up
6:30pm Opening Ceremony
9:00pm Coaches Meeting
Friday, September 7
6:00am Breakfast
7:00am Tournament Round 1
11:00am Box Lunch
5:30pm Coaches Meeting
6:30pm Dinner/Social
Saturday, September 8
6:00am Breakfast
7:00am Tournament Round 2
11:00am Box Lunch
6:30pm Dinner/Dance
8:30pm Coaches Meeting
Sunday, September 9
6:00am Breakfast
7:00am Tournament Round 3
11:00am Box Lunch
12:00pm Awards (by division)*
* Awards will be presented by level and division once all golfers in that division conclude their final round.
Note: meals are for registered delegation members only.
Volunteer or Cheer!
There's no better way to experience the joy and power of Special Olympics than by seeing it first-hand and we've got two ways you can be part of the action!
Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics and the SONA Golf Invitational Tournament needs volunteers, in an away of roles, to help make it a success!
Golf knowledge is a plus, but not a must. Individuals and groups are welcome. All volunteers will be trained and scheduled by the Games Organizing Committee and all volunteers will receive a Tournament volunteer shirt and meal, depending on shift time(s).
It is very hot in Arizona in September, so please make sure you are in good health, capable of being in the heat for several hours, before signing up to volunteer.
While not required, we do encourage volunteers to take Special Olympics'
online Protective Behaviors training so that everyone can play an active role in maintaining a safe and healthy Tournament experience for our athletes.
Fans in the Stands (Gallery, actually)
Every athlete loves to be cheered on. If you live in the Phoenix area, come on out to
Wigwam Resort course to cheer on our athletes! The event is free and open to the public.
Note: golf carts will not be provided for spectators or family members.
Media Resources
To help media better share the stories and successes from the Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament, we're providing news, results, photos and more for media representatives.
National golf media inquiries and requests are to contact Sherry Major for assistance.
Special Olympics Program Communications contacts are to contact Amie Dugan, SONA, for assistance.
Tournament Fact Sheet
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Photos & Video from the 2012 Tournament
View/download photos from Tournament
Photos from celebration dinner, courtesy of dinner sponsor Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Photos by Elizabeth Langford Photography.
Video/B-roll from Day 1
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Results
Round 1 (9-7-12):
Levels 1, 4, 5
Levels 2, 3
Round 2 (9-8-12):
Levels 1, 4, 5
Levels 2, 3
Final Results (9-9-12):
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Direct link to all results online
Press Releases/News
Quotes from athletes, coaches, families and volunteers at the 2012 Tournament
Final Day Summary: Scott Rohrer wins his 6th gold medal out of 7 tournament appearances & South Carolina team shoots tournament best 9-hole score to come from behind to win gold in top division of the Level II Unified Sports® Team Play
Day 3 Summary: Rohrer takes a commanding lead in the 18-hole individual stroke play and Stapleton shoots a personal best by five shots to take the lead of the 9-hole individual stroke play. 9-8-12.
Day 2 Summary: Rohrer takes lead in individual stroke play on Day of Special Olympics golf. 9-7-12.
Day 1 Summary: LPGA'S I.K. Kim Inspired by Time With Athletes at the 2012 Special Olympics Golf Invitational Tournament. 9-6-12.
LPGA'S I.K. Kim to Support the 2012 Special Olympics Golf Invitational Tournament. 9-4-12.
I.K. Kim to join 200 Golfers at Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament in Arizona. 8-24-12.
Special Olympics North America Announces 2012 Golf Invitational Tournament. 6-26-12.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors
Our Sponsors
The 2012 Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament is made by possible by the following generous sponsors.
Presenting Sponsors:
Special Olympics Golf
The Special Olympics golf program began in 1988 with the assistance of The PGA of America and USGA. Since then both associations contribute to the growth of the program with grassroots training, rules education, tournament administration and national program financial support.
The PGA Tour also provides ongoing financial support to the program and PGA Tour player Padraig Harrington is a global ambassador for the international sports program helping to implement golf programs and initiatives designed to spread respect for people with intellectual disabilities.
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