Palm Coast, FL? Hammock Beach Resort and Special Olympics Flagler County have teamed up to present the Third Annual Invitational Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. The funds raised from the event will benefit Special Olympics Flagler County. Participants will enjoy a day of golf on the Jack Nicklaus designed Ocean Course, featuring six holes along the Atlantic coastline, as well a reception and prizes.
Special Olympics Flagler County provides training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 287 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Activities exist for all ability levels. Anyone may participate if they meet eligibility criteria of having an intellectual disability or a similar developmental disability and are 8 years of age or older. There is no upper age limit for participation.
[box type=”tick”]About Hammock Beach, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort
Operated by Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the AAA Four Diamond-rated Hammock Beach Resort is conveniently situated along 2.4 miles of spectacular Atlantic beach on Florida?s Palm Coast. Hammock Beach features over 300 accommodations, including a 12-story tower of luxury suites. The resort also features countless other amenities for families and groups, including a multi-level water and swim pavilion, indoor atrium pool, spa and fitness center, casual and fine dining restaurants, and oceanfront meeting and function space. Part of the Grand Golf Resorts of Florida portfolio, Hammock Beach is famed for its two spectacular golf courses: the Ocean Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is one of Florida?s highest rated and plays six holes directly along the Atlantic Ocean. The Conservatory Course was designed by Tom Watson and is one of Florida?s longest layouts, characterized by waterfalls, babbling brooks and field stone work.[/box]