Conor Dillon Golf Tourney Slated for September
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Former Pittsfield High School baseball standout and current Tampa Bay Ray prospect Matt Torra will host for the 8th annual Conor Dillon Memorial Golf Tournament.This year's shotgun scramble will be played on Saturday, September 15, at the Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown. Torra and friends are continuing their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Pittsfield Little Leagues and the Girls’ Softball League.
Play will begin at 1:00 p.m. A foursome (includes fees, carts, lunch and dinner) costs only $500. Sponsorship opportunities range from $50 to $400.
The event’s application and additional information are available on-line at www.pittsfieldcoop.com.
The tourney has donated nearly $50,000 in the past seven years to fund the sandlot needs of our local youth. This past fall, $12,740 was raised and used in part to buy a portable scoreboard and an "Infield Rascal," which is needed to groom the fields that host both the Pittsfield West Little League and Pittsfield Girls' softball. Batting tees and screens, home plates, softballs and pitching rubbers were also purchased – adding to the cache of equipment donated as well as other initiatives that have been inspired by the event over the years.
In addition, the 2011 tournament proceeds provided another $3,400 in scholarships for students of the culinary arts – a passion of Torra’s childhood friend Conor Dillon for whom the tournament is named.
"You don’t have to grow up to be a pro ballplayer to benefit from what Little League baseball has to offer," Torra said. "Friendships are forged and the value of teamwork is identified early in life. I know I had a lot of shared moments on these fields – so helping to provide the environment where today’s kids can create their own memories is pretty cool."
"And, I am equally as proud that the tournament also encourages those who want to pursue a career in culinary arts," Torra said. "The event honors the memory of my friend Conor. Providing funds for young men and woman who prefer playing in the kitchen – as he would have wanted to do – gives me great satisfaction."
Those interested in participating in the 8th Annual Conor Dillon Memorial Golf Tournament as a sponsor or as a part of a foursome can contact Steve McKelvey at 413-237-3446.
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