Thousands of facilities nationwide will participate in the second annual Patriot Golf Day during Labor Day Weekend (Friday-Monday). Golfers across the country have the unique opportunity to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation (FoldsofHonor.org), which provides educational scholarships to families of those who have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of duty.

Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and USGA Member from Broken Arrow, Okla., created Patriot Golf Day in 2007. This nationwide event is jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association.

Participating public facilities will request a minimum of $1 for each green fee that is processed August 29 – Sept. 1, while private facilities will accept donations.

Rooney will once again lead Patriot Golf Day in 2008 before he reports for his third tour of duty in Iraq as an F-16 pilot in the 125th Fighter Squadron of the Oklahoma Air National Guard immediately following Labor Day weekend.

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“We have a wonderful opportunity through golf to give back to those who have given everything while serving our great nation,” said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. “Our PGA Professionals answered the call last year and supported one of their own (Dan Rooney) in his mission to help the families of those killed or disabled while defending our country, and I know we will have an even more successful event this year.”

The inaugural Patriot Golf Day held last year on Sept. 1 resulted in donations of more than $1.1 million dollars to support the families of military service members who have been injured or perished in the line of duty. Contributions were received from more than 3,200 golf facilities and approximately 200 scholarships have already been awarded due to the efforts of PGA Professionals nationwide hosting 2007 Patriot Golf Day.

Patriot Golf Day is The PGA of America’s second extension of the Department of Defense’s “America Supports You” program, which is an ongoing nationwide effort to showcase and communicate America’s support to the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. The PGA initially joined “America Supports You” in May 2007 with The PGA of America/Disabled Sports USA Military Golf Program.

Participating courses in Washington:

Washington National, Auburn
Jade Greens Golf Course, Auburn
Bellevue Municipal, Bellevue
North Bellingham, Bellingham
Avalon Golf Links, Burlington
Fairways Golf Club, Cheney
The Home Course, DuPont
Walter E. Hall, Everett
Legion Memorial GC, Everett
Holmes Harbor Golf Club, Freeland
Canterwood Golf Club, Gig Harbor
The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, Lacey
Oakbrook Golf and Country Club, Lakewood
Three Lakes Golf Club, Malaga
Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
The Links at Moses Pointe, Moses Lake
Harbour Pointe GC, Mukilteo
The Golf Club at Newcastle, Newcastle
Beacon Rock Golf Course, North Bonneville
Sun Willows Golf Clulb, Pasco
Peninsula Golf Club, Port Angeles
The Resort at Port Ludlow, Port Ludlow
Trophy Lake Golf and Casting, Port Orchard
Jackson Park Golf Course, Seattle
Jefferson Park Golf Course, Seattle
West Seattle Golf Course, Seattle
Bayshore Golf Course, Shelton
The Golf Club at Echo Falls, Snohomish
Sumner Meadows Golf Links, Sumner
Lake Spanaway, Tacoma
Chambers Bay, University Place
Tacoma Country and Golf Club, Tacoma
Green Mountain Golf Course, Vancouver
Vashon Island Golf and Country Club, Vashon