Junior Golfers Announced to Play in Alpine Bank’s Pro-Am Foursome
For the fifth year in a row, Alpine Bank has selected four up and coming golfers to play in the Alpine Bank foursome at this year’s Rockford Pro-Am on Monday, July 15, 2013. Alpine Bank is pleased to announce that its foursome will include: Margaret “Maggie” Kaiser, Camden Rock, Kyle Slattery and Spencer Horst.
Alpine Bank returns this year as a prime sponsor of the Rockford Pro-Am. Like the last four years, the bank is choosing to fill its foursome with young, aspiring golfers, giving them the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in such a prestigious event alongside golf professionals. In May of this year, the bank extended a special invitation to young golfers to apply to play in the Alpine Bank foursome. The application process involved an application where applicants noted their golf skill/ability, extracurricular activities and a personal statement explaining how playing at the Rockford Pro-Am would benefit them. In addition, each applicant was asked to submit a one-page letter of recommendation from a non-family member (i.e. coach, teacher, mentor, etc.). Fifteen junior golfers from the area applied to play. A selection committee reviewed the applications.
“I would like to thank all of the golfers who applied to play in Alpine Bank’s foursome,” said David A. Thompson, executive vice president of Alpine Bank. “We were fortunate to have had such a talented pool of applicants. These young players are a great tribute to the game of golf and the history of the Pro-Am.”
In the coming weeks, Alpine Bank will choose the PGA Pro Golfer who will play alongside these talented individuals. Last year’s foursome, with D.A. Points, took fourth place in the tournament.
Alpine Bank will be hosting a special luncheon for the foursome players, as a special thank you and to become acquainted with one another.
About Rockford Pro-Am
The Rockford Pro-Am is the nation’s longest-running, free-standing pro-am not associated with a professional tournament. This year it will be held at Forest Hills Country Club on Monday, July 15, 2013, and will feature amateur foursomes paired with professional golfers. The foursomes play in a best-ball handicapped format, while the pros keep straight 18-hole scores. Cost is $5 and tickets are available at the gate. Parking for the Pro-Am will be available at the Kraft Food lots on Forest Hills Road and the Sears Essential lot on Riverside Boulevard. A continuous free shuttle bus will run from Sears Essentials to Forest Hills Country Club from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.therockfordproam.com.
