The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will host its Fifteenth Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Chesapeake Hills Golf Club in Lusby. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
The Chamber sponsors the event in order to give business men and women an opportunity to enjoy a day of golf while conducting business. One head golf professional, Michael Sizemore, estimates that at least half the golfers on a course at any given time are tying in some work with their play, whether it’s conducting business with existing clients, vying for business with a new client, or hosting team-building with employees.
“The benefit of golf from a business standpoint is that there are very few distractions,” he states. “You have the client on the golf course with you for five hours, and I don’t know how else you can get a client’s ear for five hours.”
Other activities occurring during the tournament will include a putting contest during registration sponsored by Community Bank of Tri-County, a “Grab N’ Go” Breakfast and coffee provided by The Hilton Garden Inn of Solomons, and a lunch sponsored by CENG. Beverages on the course will be provided by Darren Rickwood of First Home Mortgage. Each player will receive a complimentary golf shirt and visor hat.
Other sponsors of the event are PNC, Show Place Arena, Fantasy World, and SMECO.
Individuals do not have to be a Chamber member to participate, but prior reservations are required. For more information regarding pricing and registration call the Chamber at 410-535-2577 or email to calvertchamber@calvertchamber.org