Golf Fore Red set for July 24 at Newcastle

The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge will host the third annual Golf Fore Red "healthy heart" women's tournament on July 24. The event - an all-volunteer endeavor to promote heart-healthy lifestyles - was the brainchild of Shelley French and Bellevue resident Mary Robinson, who both lost their mothers to heart disease.

The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge will host the third annual Golf Fore Red “healthy heart” women’s tournament on July 24.

The event – an all-volunteer endeavor to promote heart-healthy lifestyles – was the brainchild of Shelley French and Bellevue resident Mary Robinson, who both lost their mothers to heart disease.

“This tournament is all about women have fun and raising awareness of heart disease as the single leading cause of death for American women,” Robinson said in a press release.

The American Heart Association will provide information to all golfers on recognizing heart disease symptoms along with practical tips for reducing their risk of the disease as well as improving their heart health to enjoy longer lives.

The event will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The registration fee is $125 and includes a continental breakfast, range balls, green fees, golf carts, goody bag, lunch, program and prizes.

Registration is available at https://tournaments.okigolf.com/Eventinfo.aspx?E=749249. Women may register as individuals or as twosomes, threesomes or foursomes.

Net proceeds benefit the Pacific Mountain affiliate (Seattle) of the American Heart Association, Go Red for Women campaign. Last year’s event generated more than $4,500 for AHA.

Questions about the event can be directed to GolfForeRed@yahoo.com or by calling Robinson at 425-462-3887.