Register for charity golf tournament to benefit at-risk kids

The Kids in Conflict Foundation (KIC) invites the community to play in its 6th annual KIC Charity Golf Tournament on March 21, at Classic Club in Palm Desert. Registration will be open through March 20.

Organizers said the tournament is held to raise funds for the Kids in Conflict Foundation. KIC provides services for at-risk children in the Coachella Valley and throughout Riverside County who are currently in Juvenile Hall or placement.

KIC is a nonprofit organization and an auxiliary group for the Youth Offender Program (YOP) Desert Campus located at Indio Juvenile Hall.

Coordinators said many of these at-risk youths are victims of neglect or abuse. They are disadvantaged and with some counseling and guidance may become productive members of society.

The Classic Club, located at 75200 Classic Club Blvd., is a nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer. The entry fee for the charity golf tournament is $500 per foursome or $125 per single golfer.

The entrance fee includes: golf, golf cart, breakfast bar, tee bags, luncheon, prizes and a player shirt. If you don’t want to golf, you can just go to the luncheon for $30.

Check in time begins at 6 a.m. and the shotgun scramble is at 8 a.m.

Officials said there will be awards for the first place, second place and third place teams, and also for closest to the pin, longest drive, and hole in one. A silent auction will also take place during the tournament giving players a chance to bid on a variety of donated items.

If you want to help at-risk juveniles by teeing off at the tournament, please send your registration information and payment to:

KIC Foundation

Attn: Monika Orantes

47665 Oasis Street

Indio, CA 92201