At the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, I found out that Bushnell is the exclusive measuring device of Patriot Golf Day, the Folds of Honor Foundation along with the Patriot Golf Course. To support the fundraising efforts of this worthy cause, Bushnell is providing a percentage if every 2010 sale of their Tour V2 Patriot Pack to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
The Bushnell Tour V2 Patriot Pack comes equipped with a Tour V2, Skinz with a Patriot Golf Day symbol on one side, and red, white and blue stars and stripes on the other, extra battery and premium carrying case for $299. An excellent value, since the Tour V2 sells for $349 and you’re getting a bunch of extras. Bushnell will also provide 20 complimentary Tour V2 Patriot Packs to be sold in the Patriot Golf Course pro shop with all proceeds supporting the foundation.
What is Patriot Golf Day?
Patriot Golf Day is a joint initiative of The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association that encourages golfers across the country to add $1 or more to their greens fees over the Labor Day weekend. Sparked by the vision and dedication of PGA Golf Professional Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot in the 125th Fighter Squadron of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Patriot Golf Day has raised $5.1 million during its first three years.
The Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF), the beneficiary of Patriot Golf Day, provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service to our great nation. FHF was founded in 2007 by Rooney, also a golf course owner, PGA Professional and USGA member.
Rooney has served three combat tours in Iraq. After returning from his second tour, Major Rooney was inspired to create FHF to empower deserving military families with educational support and opportunities by offering unique scholarships which can be applied to schooling now or held by FHF on behalf of young children until needed at the time of enrollment in a post-secondary educational institution. To date, 862 scholarships have been awarded by FHF.
“We have lost more than 4,000 soldiers and Patriot Golf Day is a way for patriotic Americans to assist families of military personnel who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” said Rooney, who returned from his third tour in Iraq in 2008. “Bushnell Golf’s support of Patriot Golf Day has
added a critical fundraising component that is going to allow us to reach more families with scholarships and other forms of support.”
If you’re looking to buy a laser rangefinder, you really should consider picking up the Bushnell Tour V2 Patriot Pack. It’s for a great cause!
