Four Winds Invitational tees off Friday

The 11th Four Winds Invitational tees off Friday at the South Bend Country Club. The invitational is part of the Road to the LPGA.

The tournament features a field of professional women golfers from around the world.

Individuals will compete in a 54-hole, stroke-play format for $200,000 and a winner’s share of $30,000. A cut will be made to the top 60 and ties after 36 holes.

“The Four Winds Invitational has been a staple of the Epson Tour schedule and the South Bend community calendar for the past 12 years,” said the Epson Tour’s Chief Business Officer, Mike Nichols. “We are grateful for the Pokagon Band and the Four Winds Casinos’ ongoing support of both our athletes and the thousands of children who have benefitted from the tournament’s annual contributions to the Beacon Children’s Hospital.”

This is the second year the invitational is being held at the South Bend Country Club.

“SBCC members have always been leaders in the philanthropic community,” said tournament Director, Greg Helmkamp. “This is another opportunity to give back to the community by supporting Beacon Children’s Hospital. Last year Club members donated significantly to help raise $100,000 for the Hospital.”

On Thursday, the annual Grapes on the Green will be held at the South Bend Country Club. You can drive your golf cart along the first 9 holes where you can sample fine wine and food pairings. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. 

The invitational ends Sunday.

Spectators may attend for free. Parking is available off Country Club Road in designated areas.