New Jersey Golf Net

A Press Release from the Alzheimer's Association…

DENVILLE, N.J., May 22, 2006 – New Jersey's golf enthusiasts can win a rare chance to play at some of the metropolitan area's most prestigious golf courses. The Alzheimer's Association “Legendary Links Golf Raffle” offers golf lovers the opportunity to play at courses considered “the best of the best” because of their history, excellence of design or quality of course conditions. Tickets are $100, and only 1,000 will be sold. Proceeds will benefit programs and services offered by the Alzheimer's Association.

Each of the 31 prize packages includes a round of golf, golf carts or caddies, and lunch for the winner and two additional guests. The drawing for the 31 prize packages will be held during a cocktail reception on Wednesday, May 31, at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, New Jersey. For information or to purchase raffle tickets, call the Alzheimer's Association at (609) 514-1180 or visit www.alznj.org

Among the featured golf courses are Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, Far Hills, N.J.; Arcola Country Club, Paramus, N.J., and Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, N.J. Additional courses include such destinations as the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Palmetto Hall Plantation in Hilton Head, S.C. and Pebble Beach in California. Individuals purchasing more than one ticket will be eligible to win an autographed LeRoy Neiman lithograph of the West Chester Golf Classic.

Jay S. Kennedy, CLU, ChFC, financial advisor, Northwestern Mutual, and a resident of Chatham, chairs the 2006 Legendary Links Golf Raffle. Corporate sponsors are Dun & Bradstreet, Genworth Financial, Genesis HealthCare and Investors Savings Bank.

The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. The Association is committed to providing support, assistance and information to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, their families and care partners; and supports research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that there are currently more than 350,000 individuals and their care partners in New Jersey who are struggling to cope with the challenges of Alzheimer's disease. Headquartered in Denville with offices in Oradell, Princeton and Red Bank, the Alzheimer's Association offers education and training, support groups, respite care assistance, and a 24-hour, toll-free telephone HelpLine. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or the Alzheimer's Association, please call (800)883-1180, or visit the website at www.alznj.org.

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