May 31, 2012

Long Beach, Calif. - The 49er Athletic Club will host its annual golf outing on Monday, November 5 at the prestigious Virginia Country Club in Long Beach. The 49er Athletic Club Golf Classic has traditionally raised thousands of dollars as one of the department's biggest events each year in support of student-athlete scholarships.

Golfers will be treated to an 18-hole shamble format tournament on the pristine layout, which is located in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach. All proceeds from the event will benefit over 350 49er student-athletes and their pursuit for academic and athletic excellence.

Opened in 1909, Virginia Country Club is one of the most sought-after rounds of golf in Southern California due to its privacy and prestige. Hosting just a few public events each year, this year's Golf Classic is a perfect opportunity to play one of the most memorable golf environments in the state.

Foursomes are just $1,700 prior to July 31. Starting August 1, foursomes will be $1,800. Individual golf spots will be $475. All participants will receive a ticket to the post-tournament dinner as well as an abundance of tee prizes and chances to win new cars, cash and more.

Community members and participants will also have the opportunity to win a sports dream vacation for two to attend the 2013 Masters and Final Four in Georgia from March 29 to April 8, 2013. Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 500 total tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held following the Golf Classic on November 5. Raffle ticket owners do not have to be present to win. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the student-athlete scholarship fund.

To sign up for the 49er Athletic Club Golf Classic, please CLICK HERE,.

To purchase raffle tickets for the Masters/Final Four, please CLICK HERE.

For more information on Virginia Country Club, including the course layout and scorecard, please CLICK HERE.

If you would like to become a sponsor of the Golf Classic, or donate a raffle item, please call (562) 985-7441.