It has been proven many times over that The Farmers Insurance Open is much more than a professional golf tournament. Over the years, a strong bond has been built between The Century Club of San Diego and our local military community.
As Tom Wornham, 2010 President of The Century Club likes to recall, "What started out as cold hot dogs and warm sodas in 2003 has expanded into a multiple array of activities for our military. In an effort to partner with all branches of the service and the local commands The Century Club has tried to coordinate our best 'Thank you'."
Kicking off the week is the Military Appreciation Luncheon set for Tuesday, January 25, an invitation-only event for select active duty military. During the 2010 Military Appreciation event, The Century Club presented checks to military representatives totaling $69,000; bringing the five year total of the Military Appreciation Activities to nearly $570,000.
Throughout tournament week The Century Club will also carry on the tradition of an on-course Military Appreciation Pavilion that was created in 2008. The Military Appreciation Pavilion is located on the 14th Green and is open to all active duty military personnel and their immediate families. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided by Donovan's Steak and Chop House.
As always, The Century Club offers complimentary admission to all active duty military personnel and members of their immediate family during tournament week.
"I have had the honor of growing up in a military family. One grandfather was a Rear Admiral, the other a Lt. General (USMC). My father and uncle served in the Marines and my father-in-law is a retired Navy Captain. There is no way any organization or community can ever do enough to say thank you to those who serve our nation," reiterates Tom Wornham.
Kenneth Alhadeff
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