Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament scheduled for Sept. 10

The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the 12th annual Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament, presented by J.W. Danforth, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.

For the 12th consecutive year, fans will have an opportunity to play a round of golf with a Sabres player, coach, alumnus or broadcast personality. Each foursome that registers for the event will be joined by a celebrity golfer for an 18-hole, scramble-format round of golf. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all golfers on the course, with a cocktail party and auction following the tournament. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.

Contact Teresa Belbas at 716-855-4588 or visit Sabres.com/golf to reserve a foursome or sponsor package, or with any questions. Available sponsor packages and descriptions are below. Spaces are limited.

Available packages include:

•Foursome ($3,500):

• Four golfers in the Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament, joined by a Sabres player, coach, alumnus or broadcast personality
• Four Sabres golfer gifts

•Contest and Prize Sponsor ($10,000):

• Four golfers in the Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament
• Recognition on contest holes and on the rules sheet that will be placed in every golf cart
• Corporate logo on tournament pint glass or similar item
• Choice of celebrity golfer to play with the foursome*
• Four 100 level tickets to a Sabres home game
• Four autographed Buffalo Sabres jerseys
• Four autographed Buffalo Sabres Golf Tournament flags
• Four Sabres golfer gifts
• Sponsor recognition on Sabres.com

•Cart sponsor ($7,500):

• Four golfers in the Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament
• Sponsor recognition on every golf cart in the tournament
• Sponsor recognition on the tournament koozie or similar item
• Choice of celebrity golfer to play with the foursome*
• Two 100 level tickets to a Sabres home game
• Four autographed Buffalo Sabres hockey sticks
• Four autographed Buffalo Sabres Golf Tournament flags
• Four Sabres golfer gifts
• Sponsor recognition on Sabres.com

•Auction sponsor ($5,000):

• Four golfers in the Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament
• Sponsor recognition at the post-tournament auction
• Choice of celebrity golfer to play with the foursome*
• Four autographed Buffalo Sabres hockey sticks
• Two autographed Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament flags
• Four Sabres golfer gifts
• Sponsor recognition on Sabres.com

•Driving range sponsor ($5,000):

• Four golfers in the Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament
• Sponsor recognition at the driving range during tournament
• Choice of celebrity golfer to play in foursome*
• Four autographed Buffalo Sabres sticks
• Two autographed Buffalo Sabres Golf Tournament Flags
• Four Sabres golfer gifts
• Sponsor recognition on Sabres.com

*Celebrity draft order will be based upon sponsor level.

The Buffalo Sabres Foundation mission statement reads, “To identify and support local organizations which share our core objectives: serving children and military personnel, caring for the sick, assisting physically and mentally challenged athletes, and supporting youth hockey initiatives. By utilizing financial resources and community influence, the Buffalo Sabres Foundation assists these organizations and their beneficiaries in realizing their highest potential and succeeding in their endeavors.”