The Veteran Golfers Association “Salute Our Veterans Weekend” is almost here! On Nov 9-11 in the Village of Pinehurst – Government there are several patriotic events to look forward to:
Nov 9 @ 3pm: 4th Annual Race of the Pines at the Pinehurst Harness Track
Nov 10 @ 5pm: Poker for Veterans at The Pinehurst Fair Barn ($10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) seat up for grabs)
Nov 11 @ 3pm: Par 3 for Veterans at Longleaf Golf & Family Club
All proceeds will support the VGA and the V Foundation For Cancer Research! Get your tickets here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/1w2duA?vid=17x3jd
ROP EVENT SCHEDULE (Nov 9 – Harness Track)
- 1:00pm: Racers Report
- 1-2:00pm: Tech Inspection
- 2-2:30pm: Pre-Staging Paddock
- 3:00pm: Gates Open for Event
- 3:30pm: Drivers Meeting
- 3:45pm: National Anthem: Patrick McKee
- 4:00pm: Parachutists Jump In
- 4-5:00pm: Qualifying Heats & Grudge Matches
- 3-6:00pm: BBQ Garden Open
- 3-5:30pm: Music: Paula Carlson Performs
- 5:30-7:00pm: Music: Frankie Moree Performs
- 7:00pm: Final Races
- 7:45pm: Awards Ceremony
- 8-10:00pm: Pandora’s Box Concert
- 11:00pm: Harness Track Gates Close
POKER FOR PATRIOTS SCHEDULE (NOV 10 – Fairbarn)
- 5:00pm: Pinehurst Fairbarn Doors Open
- 5-5:45pm: Cocktail Party; Attire: Dress Jacket & Polo
- 5:45-7pm: Plated Steak Dinner by Bobby Brinson
- 5-7pm: Music: Frankie Moree Performs
- 7:00pm: Music: Patrick McKee – National Anthem
- 7:00pm: Poker for Patriots Texas Hold’Em Begins
- 7:00-9pm: Unlimited $100 Rebuys and $100 Add Ons
- 9pm: No More Rebuys or Add Ons
- 9pm-12am: Final Table Showdown
- 12am: Final Raffle
- Final Raffle: $10,000 World Series of Poker Seat
- 1st Place: 1,000 Raffle Tickets
- 2nd Place: 100 Raffle Tickets
- 3rd Place: 40 Raffle Tickets
- 4th Place: 20 Raffle Tickets
- 5th Place: 10 Raffle Tickets
PAR 3 FOR PATRIOTS SCHEDULE (NOV 11 – longleaf)
- 3:00pm: Longleaf Golf Club: Bottle Brush Par 3
- 3:00-6pm: Unlimited Rounds $100 per attempt
- 3:00-6pm: BBQ Dinner by Bobby Brinson
- 3-6pm: Music: Patrick McKee
- 6pm: Awards & Closing Ceremonies
