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Andy North and Tom Watson host fundraiser with Kalahari Resort and Trappers Turn Golf Club
March 3, 2009
 Wisconsin Dells, WI – Two champion golfers, an award-winning golf course and one
of the nation’s premier waterpark resorts have teamed together in the fight against cancer. Trappers Turn Golf Club
and Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. have announced they will host the first-ever Andy North & Friends
Golf Classic June 6 – 8 to benefit the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. The
benefit features Tom Watson, two time winner of the Masters as well as a U.S. Open and British Open champion.
Inspired by Andy North, Trappers Turn and Kalahari Resorts, this inaugural event is designed to raise money and
awareness for one of the leading cancer research centers in the United States.
“We are excited to make this an annual event and are pleased to be able to partner with such an outstanding
organization to benefit cancer research,” said Andy North, two-time U.S. Open Champion and golf
commentator for ABC and ESPN.“Not only will this be a memorable experience for golfers, it will have a lasting
impact on cancer research.”
The UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin designated by the
National Cancer Institute, unites more than 280 physicians and scientists who work together in translating
discoveries from research laboratories into new treatments that benefit cancer patients.
“We’re honored to have these prestigious partners step forward and are looking forward to the positive impact their
participation will bring to our work in advancing research and caring for patients,” said Dr. George Wilding,
director of the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.
As part of the Andy North & Friends Golf Classic to benefit the UWCCC, golfers will enjoy an exclusive weekend
getaway package that includes two rounds at Trappers Turn Golf Club, a dinner party with Andy North and Tom
Watson, a golf clinic given by Andy North and Tom Watson, continental breakfast and hors d'oeuvres reception, a
chance to win more than $10,000 in prizes and much more. Golfers will also receive a two-night stay at Kalahari
Resort making this event great for the entire family. The total package cost is $2,000 per person and the event is
limited to 108 golfers.
A dinner only ticket for Sunday, June 7 will also be available for $125. The evening, hosted by Andy North and
Tom Watson, includes a cocktail reception, a gourmet dinner and live auction, including two 2010 U.S. Open tickets
to Pebble Beach. The evening will end with a musical tribute to Old Blue Eyes and Old Red Eyes - Frank Sinatra
and Dean Martin, featuring the Dry Martinis.
To learn more about the Andy North & Friends Golf Classic please visit: www.andynorthandfriends.com or call
Trappers Turn at (608) 253-7000.
About Trappers Turn
Carved by glaciers, the rolling fairways of Trappers Turn 27-hole award-winning golf course, weave through dense hardwood
forests. Amenities include a 30-acre practice facility and golf carts featuring GPS. After playing 18, 27 or 36 holes, golfers can
unwind on the screened veranda which boasts incredible panoramic views of the spring-fed Mystic Lake. Trappers Turn Golf
Club also offers its guests a dining room, bar and grill, billiard room, business center, a fully equipped Pro Shop and locker
rooms.
About Kalahari Resort-Wisconsin Dells
Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells is a “world-away” waterpark experience in the heart of the Midwest. Situated along I-
90/94, the authentically African-themed Kalahari Resort greets Wisconsin Dells visitors with a sneak peek of its colorful web
of award-winning outdoor and indoor waterpark slides, attractions, and activities. The resort is home to America’s largest
indoor waterpark, and offers more than one million gallons of water fun, 742 guestrooms, 10 stand along five-bedroom suites,
the full-service Spa Kalahari and Salon, a fully equipped fitness center, on-site restaurants including Kahunaville, unique retail
shops, a 15-screen cinema and 100,000-square-foot convention center. Kalahari also features Trappers Turn, a 27-hole awardwinning
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