WV DNR News Release

Joe Manchin III, Governor
Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : May 1, 2008

 Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer (304) 558-2003 ext. 365 hoy.r.murphy@wv.gov
Contact:

Phil Wiechman, Pipestem Resort State Park (304) 466-1800 parks@wvdnr.gov


17th Annual Public Employees Golf Tournament Pipestem Resort State Park
May 19, 2008

            The 17th Annual West Virginia Public Employees Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 19th at Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County. Pipestem serves as host to this tournament and welcomes state, city, county and public education employees in active employment or retired status. 

            “It is an opportunity to play one of West Virginia’s exceptional golf courses and enjoy the great outdoors,” says Phil Wiechman, Golf Professional at this popular state park.

            Trophies and prizes will be awarded in both Men’s and Women’s Divison, Low Gross& Low Net (Callaway System).  In addition, there are prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive contests. The cost is $60 for each participant and includes greens fee, shared cart, cookout and pre-tourney range balls.

            For information and registration forms, go online to www.pipestemresort.com or call Pipestem at (304) 466-1800 and ask for the pro shop.

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