2012 Birdies campaign runs from JANUARY 9TH- MAY 9TH
Please help JSA reach our 2012 Goal of $20,000!!
What is BIRDIES FOR CHARITY?
- THE PLAYERS 2012 will be held the week of May 7th-13th, 2012 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
- What is a Birdie: A birdie is a shot made by the player that is one less than par. So if you have a hole that is considered a Par 3, it is designed to have 3 shots from tee to the cup. If a player hits the ball in the cup on 2 shots… this is a Birdie (one less than par).
- The actual tournament days are Thursday-Sunday, May 10th-13th. These four (4) days are the competitive rounds when Birdies made by PGA Players will be counted for The Birdies for Charity Contest.
Birdies for Charity is a contest where you can win a fabulous prize and at the same time, support a deserving local charity of your choice. JSA is one of a group of local charities who are honored to participate in the 2012 Birdies for Charity Campaign.
In 2009, JSA has raised over $35,000 through the Birdies for Charity Campaign.
We hope you will choose to participate and support deserving JSA Kids!
Here's how it works
- All donations are made directly to JSA.
- Birdies for Charity participants make a minimum donation of $20 to JSA.
- All donation amounts are appreciated to help us meet our goal of $20,000.
- Guess how many birdies will be made during the competitive rounds of THE PLAYERS 2012. (May 10th-13th)
- Guess a Tie-Breaker Question:
• How many balls will be hit in the water at Hole #17 at THE PLAYERS 2012?
2012 BIRDIES FOR CHARITY WINNER
The individual who guesees the exact number of birdies made (or closest thereto) at THE PLAYERS 2012 weill receive a chance to win...
$5,000
In addition, THE PLAYERS will donate $5,000 to the charity that the winner supported with their Birdies Entry. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker question will be used to determine the winner.
Birdie history
How many birdies do you think will be made during THE PLAYERS 2011?
In 2011, 1607 birdies were made and 40 balls were hit in the water at #17.
In 2010, 1560 birdies were made and 29 balls were hit in the water at #17.
In 2009, 1502 birdies were made and 30 balls were hit in the water at #17.
In 2008, 1241 birdies were made and 64 balls were hit in the water at #17.
In 2007, 1370 birdies were made and 93 balls were hit in the water at #17.
In 2006, 1385 birdies were made and 57 balls were hit in the water at #17.
Sign-Up NOW AND SUPPORT JSA
Option One Go online to www.birdiesforcharity.playerschampionship.com to make your donation and enter your birdies guess.
Click the “Make a Donation Now” link on the left side.
A $20 minimum flat donation will be accepted.
Donations of any amount are appreciated.
Option Two Make a donation via PayPal.
Click the “Donate” button to be directed to PayPal to make your donation.
A $20 minimum flat donation will be accepted.
Donations of any amount are appreciated.
IMPORTANT: Remember to list your Birdies guess on the PayPal form.
Option Three Complete the manual Birdies Pledge Form, download the flyer, or call us directly at 904.732.4343
Mail and/or Fax the completed pledge form with check to:
Jacksonville School for Autism
4000 Spring Park Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.732.4343 Office or
904.732.4344 Fax
IMPORTANT: Remember to list your Birdies guess on the flyer.
THE PLAYERS announces 2009 Birdies for Charity winner
Birdies for Charity was part of the record $3 million generated by
THE PLAYERS for local charities in 2009!
More than $230,000 was raised through the 2009 Birdies for Charity campaign among the 68 First Coast non-profit organizations that signed up to participate. The Winston Family YMCA was recognized as the 'Leading Money Winner' and received an additional check for $10,000 from THE PLAYERS, bringing their earnings to $57,000 dollars. The Jacksonville School for Autism was acknowledged for having the most participants by gathering 284 pledges. They were awarded a $5,000 check for being the 'Gallery of the Year' in addition to the $10,000 they raised.
"THE PLAYERS support, through grant funding and Birdies for Charity, has allowed JSA to build lending libraries for autism resources, specialized curriculums and general autism information," said it's Executive Director, Michelle Dunham. "All resources are shared with public and private educators in the field of autism."