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Tee Off for Education at the First-Ever Elmbrook Open Golf Outing!

Inaugural event will help fund scholarships, innovative instruction through Elmbrook Education Foundation

Brookfield, Wis. – Golfers are invited to tee off for a bright local educational future at the first-ever Elmbrook Open Golf Outing, May 16 at Ironwood Golf Course.

The inaugural event benefits the Elmbrook Education Foundation, which funds scholarships and innovative educational programs in Elmbrook School District. Shotgun start is at 10 a.m. at Ironwood Golf Course, W270-N6166 Moraine Drive, Sussex.

Grounds Maintenance Services is an event sponsor. GMS owner Todd Ruedt is Vice-President of the Elmbrook Education Foundation, and an Elmbrook schools graduate. His children attend two schools in the district.

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“Everyone in the Elmbrook Education Foundation is tremendously excited about our inaugural golf outing, which should be the first of many,” Ruedt said. “We hope that Elmbrook alumni living in the area will join us, both for a great day of golf and the chance to reconnect with former classmates.”

The cost per golfer is $125. The fee includes 18 holes, gift pack, range access, drink tickets, eligibility for door prizes, lunch, buffet dinner, and silent and live auctions. A dinner-and-auctions package is available for $50. Silent auction items are still being accepted.

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Event registration and more details are available by visiting http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-elmbrook-open-tickets-15454741548.

The Elmbrook Education Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and grants. Its mission focuses not only on funding higher education for students, but on supporting projects that improve the overall educational quality of Elmbrook schools.

“We have a fantastic event planned, with everything aimed at hitting a hole in one for local education,” Ruedt said. “Everyone is welcome to join in, regardless of handicap or golf skill level. After all, to use one of the Elmbrook Education Foundation’s core beliefs, learning and improving skills are lifelong experiences!”

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