Dolphin Mini Golf tournament Sept. 6-7

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 7:00pm

Mini-golf pros are set to hit the greens, overcome obstacles, and raise money for the Shriners Hospital for Children at the 21st annual Maine Dolphin Tournament Sept. 6-7. All players are welcome to participate in the tournament for a chance to win cash prizes and gift certificates.

Players will be competing for the grand prize of $1,000 that includes a gold medal and a jacket. The second place prize is $600 and a silver medal, and third place prize is $400 and a bronze medal. Cash prizes are awarded to the top eight competitors. The entry fee is $50 before Sept. 1; $75 after Sept. 1, and all participants are eligible to participate in the “Hole in One” competition for the $100 prize following the tournament.

There will also be a Poker Run held Sunday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. to noon. The poker run ($5 per person) is open to the public in which participants draw a playing card at each hole. Players with the best hand at the end of the round will win prizes and gift certificates. Thee prizes, donated by local businesses, are worth over $1,000.

Not suited for the pros? Players of all skill levels can choose to play in different ranks ranging from junior (12 and under), amateur, and senior (62-plus) divisions that will be played at 4 p.m on Saturday. Fees are $10.

Free practice is available to all registered players on Friday, Sept. 5. A flat daily rate of $10 is charged for practice prior to Friday. Lunch will served on both tournament days for all those present. For more information about the event, contact Lee Stoddard at 207-633-4828, or at the facility at the junction of Hardwick Road and Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.

Visit www.dolphinminigolf.com.