Spring means green grass for the horses, and golf for its supporters at the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF), and this year May 28 is the day to tee off!

Wow, it’s 27 years of hitting golf balls to raise funds to feed and care for nearly 400 trotters and pacers under SRF’s expense – and the private and beautiful Battleground Country Club in Manalapan, NJ is the place to do it.

This year has the most exciting opportunities for golfers, sponsors, and everyone who will be joining in on the fun. There is a putter or driver for every golfer, and the Million Dollar Shot/Hole in One is still the highlight, but much more has been added. The door prize is a set of Callaway Clubs, and there are several more opportunities to win big with more holes set for a hole-in-one shot such as $10,000 in cash, a 50” inch 4k ultra HD Smart TV, a set of Callaway golf clubs and much more.

Sponsorship levels are tax-deductible ranging from $500 to $10,000 and offer a very generous media package which includes exposure to more than 8000 monthly website visitors at SRF. For non-golfers, cocktails and dinner is only is $59. Foursome is $860 before May 17 and $940 after; Single golfer is $215 before May 17 and $235 after. Lunch and registration are from 11:30-1 p.m., with a 1 p.m. Shotgun start; cocktails and a full buffet dinner is from 6-8:30 p.m. where golf prizes are awarded, the winner of the door prize is pulled, the new raffle is held, and more.

SRF hosts an online auction on its website AdoptaHorse.org from May 28 to June 4. Many items will on display at cocktails and dinner where bidding is also open. Items anticipated are Vegas trips; an Italian culinary cooking trip, yes, in Italy; a fishing trip to the Florida keys; sporting event tickets; Veterinary services; rides in race track starting gate cars; hang out in the track announcer's booth; gift certificates, unique jewelry, harness racing art and memorabilia, and much more.

So, join us on the greens, and online, sponsor our event, donate for our auction and raffle by contacting SRF at 609-738-3255 or via email at [email protected]. Sponsorship and registration for golf are below and also interactive through SRF’s website. Gifts and sponsorship are tax-deductible.

SRF has been helping horses and kids through its award-winning programs since 1989. Whether your life is enriched by these horses as an owner, trainer, a veterinarian, or by providing services or products, please join us in giving them a chance to move off the track and on to a new life when their days on the oval come to an end.

SRF is different from any other organization. Its mission provides lifetime follow-up for its more than 3,000 adoptions so no horse is ever at risk, and today nearly 400 trotters and pacers are under SRF’s expense. Support is very much appreciated and needed.

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