Sacred Heart Guild to Host Golf Expo and Clinic at Kelly Plantation March 5 DESTIN, Fla. – Looking for a fun outdoor event and an opportunity to improve your golf game? Men, women and senior golf enthusiasts are invited to join the Sacred Heart Hospital Volunteer Guild for the sixth annual Golf Expo and Clinic at Kelly Plantation on Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event includes equipment demonstrations by leading golf club makers and the opportunity to participate in presentations to improve your golf swing. Always a great event for golf enthusiasts and novices alike, this year’s Golf Expo features special presentations by Rob Strano, Director of Golf Instruction at Kelly Plantation Golf Club, and Chip Holcombe of Cleveland Golf, on the short game, wedge play and proper gapping of clubs. The 2011 Golf Expo will feature Cleveland Golf/Srixon’s Launcher Ultra Light Driver powered by Milazaki shaft. The Golf Expo has become recognized as a terrific event to receive tips and free targeted “mini lessons” helping golfers improve their game. Golfers are encouraged to check swing speed on a launch monitor, test drive the newest clubs and get a swing fundamentals check up. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in skill contests and drawings featuring several thousand dollars worth of golf, dining and equipment prizes. Skill contests include long drive, featuring categories for men, senior men, women and senior women; closest to the pin; pitching; and putting. Participants will also have an opportunity to bid on silent auction items, including sports memorabilia, golf merchandise and more.             The Sacred Heart Hospital Guild is a group of more than 300 area residents who volunteer in many departments of Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. The Guild also operates the hospital gift shops and conducts fund-raising activities throughout the year. Funds raised purchase special capital equipment, assist underserved residents with mammogram fees, and provide scholarships to students seeking degrees in health care. Since the Guild was established in 2002, 65 scholarships have been awarded to area students. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and are available for purchase at Edwin Watts in Destin, the gift shop at Sacred Heart and Kelly Plantation Golf Club. For more information, contact Lyman Guidry at 837-7119.

Sacred Heart Guild to Host Golf Expo and Clinic at Kelly Plantation March 5