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Welcome to the Web Site for the DOUG STEELE MEMORIAL GOLF FORE LIFE TOURNAMENT!  We are delighted to have you visit us!

Family and Friends of Doug Steele are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Golf Fore Life Tournament on Monday, May 19, 2008. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We established this golf tournament to honor Doug, who passed away March 2005 following a short but courageous battle with Lymphoma, and to celebrate his love for the game of golf. 

Doug devoted a great deal of his life to sports; in particular, to golf. It would have been his wish to assemble his many friends, family, and colleagues to participate in an annual golf outing. Given last year's tremendous success, we are excited about hosting the event again at Doug's home club, Ballantyne Country Club. 

Chris and the kids still live in Ballantyne and remain active members of BCC. Doug was a past member of the Board of Directors at Ballantyne, and his Ernst & Young business partners are in Charlotte.

We are proud to share that last year's inaugural Golf Fore Life Tournament was a HUGE success! The large turnout of golfers enjoyed a beautiful Carolina day complete with blue skies and warm temperatures. The atmosphere was electric and the energy was contagious. More than 130 golfers participated and more than 200 people attended the dinner and silent auction. The event raised over $35,000, which was distributed equally between the two charities - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Doug Steele Memorial Scholarship Fund (administered by The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio). A portion of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society proceeds was earmarked for a T-cell Lymphoma research project at The Ohio State University. Since we were able to jumpstart Doug's annual scholarship fund (awarded to a graduating senior at Doug's alma mater, Cambridge High School), the proceeds from this year's tournament will be solely devoted to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

We were grateful for the outpouring of support from our Ohio family and friends at the inaugural tournament and look forward to another great turnout from the Buckeye contingent this year. GO BUCKS!!!!

A special heartfelt thanks to Ballantyne Country Club, Ernst & Young, and Goodrich for their generous support of our inaugural Golf Fore Life Tournament. We also thank the many local businesses and the Ballantyne community for their overwhelming generosity and commitment to this event.

Thank you in advance for your help and participation as we work to combat cancer together. Your support of the Golf Fore Life Tournament will touch many lives and continue to keep Doug's memory alive!

SEE YOU MAY 19th!!!

A downloadable copy of the Golf Registration form is available on the REGISTRATION FORM page link.  Golf Tournament details can be found by going to the GOLF INFORMATION page.  Directions and lodging information is provided on the AMENITIES page. Photos from last year's tournament can be viewed on the PHOTOS FROM 2007 link.

Interested donors are directed to the DONATIONS & GIVING page for address particulars and website links to relevant charities. Thank you for your support in helping to assure the continued success of this worthwhile cause!  

NOTE: Because the tournament filled up quickly last year, it is important to register early.