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2021 Classic 9-Hole Women's Golf Tournament

  • Orchard Ridge Country Club 4531 Lower Huntington Road Fort Wayne, IN, 46809 United States (map)

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18-Hole Tournament is SOLD OUT! Join the fun and register your team for the 9-hole tournament!

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In 2019, the 26th annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic® in Fort Wayne, Indiana gathered more than 2,500 guests, players and volunteers for beautiful sporting events to raise funds for breast cancer research. The fun and friendly Classic competitions allowed you to invest in a team of the best, the brightest and the most passionate researchers in the world. Researchers that are pursing ideas that will ultimately change the face of breast cancer!


Update: Enhanced safety measures, including a masking and social distancing policy, will be in place to minimize risk of exposure for everyone involved.

About the Women’s 9-Hole Golf Tournament

  • Think Pink! Best-dressed prizes will be awarded.

  • Special gift.

  • Players’ fees include admission to the Classic Celebration.


9-Hole Golf Details

Schedule
7:30 - 8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast 
8:00 am: Driving Range Open 
9:00 am: Shotgun Start (Morning Tee Time)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Registration & Lunch 
12:00 pm: Driving Range Open 
1:30 pm: Shotgun Start (Afternoon Tee Time)
5:00 pm: Classic Celebration featuring a silent auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and short program at Fort Wayne Country Club. Classic Celebration is included in golf players’ fees.

Entry Fee & Registration
Fee is $200 per entrant.
Entry fee includes greens fee, continental breakfast or lunch, team photo, cart rental, practice tee, putting contest, snacks, Classic Celebration and a Vera Bradley gift. Entry also includes one ticket per participant for early admission to the Vera Bradley Annual Sale on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Tickets will be sent in April of 2022. 

A rain date is not available. In the event of inclement weather, a phone hotline is established to announce alternate plans for the day.

Entry deadline is Friday, August 6, 2021 in order to play in the Classic. The committee reserves the right to close registration prior to the deadline if the field is full. 

Although individuals may enter, the committee cannot guarantee that all individual entries will be paired. It is recommended to enter as a team. Please notify tournament chairperson of any team member changes. Starting times and hole number will be confirmed via a letter sent the first week of September. For more information, please contact Jane DeHaven at (260) 341-7156 or jdehaven@gosummitcity.com.

Format
Play format will be a modified Florida Scramble. Tournament play is open to women amateurs.

Please wear appropriate golf attire (i.e., no denim, cutoffs, tank tops, etc.). Soft spikes are mandatory. If necessary, please have spikes changed prior to the day of the tournament (any golf course can replace spikes).

Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the first through fourth lowest team scores on both nines. Proximity awards will also be presented. Best-dressed team prize will be awarded.


Scorekeepers

Registering
When signing up, please select golf club and tee time preference.  If you wish to request to keep score for a specific team, please list the Team Captain's name.  We will make every effort to accommodate your wishes. As a scorekeeper, you will be treated to a lunch and a cap. Please be prepared to walk the course as you keep score for your assigned team.

Classic Celebration
If you would like to join us for the Classic Celebration, the cost is $50.

One week before the tournament, we will mail your assignment and details regarding your responsibilities.

For questions regarding scorekeeping, please contact Ainsley Lee at Alee@verabradley.com.

All Classic Events

Mixed Doubles Pink Pickleball—Sold Out
Waitlist available on registration page.

Friday, September 17 at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse

Women’s Doubles Pink Pickleball
Saturday, September 18 at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse

18-Hole Women’s Golf Tournament—Sold Out
Waitlist available on registration page.

Monday, September 20 at Fort Wayne Country Club

9-Hole Women’s Golf Tournament
Monday, September 20 at Orchard Ridge Country Club

Classic Celebration*—Modified

The Classic Celebration has been modified to ensure the health and safety of all participants, sponsors, volunteers and other attendees in light of the recent rise of COVID-19 cases throughout the United States and in the Fort Wayne community.

Unfortunately, the Classic Celebration, scheduled for Monday, September 20, will no longer take place due to gathering size limitations and the inability to practice proper social distancing in the event venue.

We're working hard to make this day memorable for you and will have special surprises added to the event in lieu of the celebration we aren’t able to share this year. 

The Classic’s Silent Auction will now be hosted online and will be available to all sponsors, volunteers and event participants. Auction details will be shared via email in mid-September.

For more information visit our news page.

*Classic Celebration typically features a silent auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and short program at Fort Wayne Country Club is included in golf players’ fees. Additional fee applies for pickleball participants.


Mailable Entry Form

If you prefer to mail your entry, download this printable registration form: 

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Classic Hotel Packages

For out of town guests, some Fort Wayne hotels are offering special Classic weekend packages. 
(Click on hotels below for pricing and more information)

The Bradley
204 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Wayne
5915 Ellison Road , Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

Residence Inn Fort Wayne
7811 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne
8615 US 24 West, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804


2021 Classic Sponsors

The list of Classic sponsors is growing. Consider becoming a sponsor. Learn more now!

 

$50,000 and Above


$25,000 and Above


$15,000 and Above


$10,000 and Above


$5,000 and Above

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Chapman Charitable Trust

Alex and Jerry Cooper

Marcy Davidson and Mike Aguis

Michael Devine and Victoria Boyd-Devine

Do It Best Corp.

Hylant

Ice Miller, LLP

Kelley Automotive Group

Civitas Marketing

Porsche Fort Wayne / Audi Fort Wayne

Ruoff Mortgage Co.

Steel Dynamics Inc.

Stephen Sadove

Jeanette D. Schouweiler

Carrie Tharp

Nancy Twine

UPS, Inc.

 

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Classic Photo Gallery

Take a walk down memory lane by viewing some photos throughout the years.

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Be an event Sponsor

If you would like to know more about how you or your company can become a sponsor of our events or a corporate partner of the Vera Bradley Foundation, contact Lynda Houk and (260) 207-5283 or lhouk@verabradley.com

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Be a Volunteer

Throughout the year we have many various opportunities for you to donate your time and talents.



Looking to make a general donation instead of attending an event?

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