The Grace Klein Community is pleased to announce its forthcoming second annual golf tournament, slated for Thursday, May 23, at Pelham’s Ballantrae Golf Club. This event, known as the Waverly Advisors/Oliver Waltman Golf Invitational, aims to generate funds for the FeedBHM program, which is committed to alleviating food insecurity and hunger in the Birmingham area.
Named in honour of the late Oliver Waltman, a revered volunteer and advocate of the Grace Klein Community, this event holds special significance. Oliver’s dedicated involvement in the FeedBHM initiative, coupled with his residency in the Ballantrae community and membership at the Ballantrae Golf Club, makes this tournament a poignant tribute to his commitment to the cause.
Participants in the tournament, upon payment of a fee of $175, will be granted access to green fees, a golf cart, lunch, on-course refreshments, a swag bag, practice balls, and a door prize. Additionally, for an additional $25, golfers have the option to purchase two mulligans and a “power drive” to enhance their gameplay.
The tournament schedule includes registration and practice from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with lunch being served between 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Golfers will receive instructions at 12:45 p.m. and tee off at 1 p.m. The day will culminate with an awards ceremony featuring appetizers at 5:30 p.m., with recognition for the deserving winners of three flights and other notable achievements, such as the longest drive, closest to the pin on two par-3 holes, and even a hole-in-one. A special award will also be presented to the last-place finisher, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the event.
The FeedBHM program, which stands as the key beneficiary of this tournament, plays a pivotal role in the battle against hunger by sourcing food from various establishments such as restaurants, grocers, and cafes, and redistributing it to those in need.
For those interested in participating in this charitable event, registration is available on the Grace Klein Community website at gracekleincommunity.com/golf-invitational/.
We invite you to join us in supporting this noble cause and contributing to the fight against hunger in the Birmingham community!