Community Continues Tradition of 'Golfin' for Good Sam'

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual golf tournament,“Golfin’ for Good Sam,” is scheduled to return in May—continuing a long-standing tradition of benefiting seniors in need.

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The event will take place Saturday, May 6 at Winfield Country Club (2916 Country Club Road) with registration running from 7:30 – 9a.m. and tee-off at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament benefit PMMA’s Good Samaritan Program which provides financial support for local Presbyterian Manor residents who, through no fault of their own, have outlived their financial resources.

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“The Good Samaritan Program is our promise to our residents,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director. “They are more than just people to us – they are parents and grandparents, friends and neighbors.”

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A popular attraction at the tournament is the Karl Faidley Golf Ball Drop during which golf balls representing purchased opportunities are dropped from a bucket truck, with the three golf balls landing closest to the stake winning a prize. The fundraiser, which is scheduled for 9:15 a.m., is named in memory of Karl Faidley, the husband of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor resident Dorothy Faidley and along-time volunteer and supporter of the golf tournament.

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“We are excited to continue our tournament and ball drop traditions this year after we had a record-breaking year in 2022,”said Sarah. “We are so thankful for the support of our community.”

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The tournament itself is a four-player scramble with a$100 registration fee per player which includes green fees, cart and lunch.

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https://www.arkansascitypresbyterianmanor.org/event/golfin-for-good-sam-2023

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To learn more, contact Whitley Stokes at 620-506-0130 or wstokes@pmma.org.