By Bert Leeson
THE DUBLIN CUP: PLAY 9 COMMUNITY-WIDE CHALLENGE NOW THROUGH JUNE 9
DUBLIN, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday announced today the return of the Tournament’s nine-hole disc and footgolf course now open in Dublin’s Riverside Crossing Park. The family-friendly course is located in the park’s expansive lawn area and promotes community engagement and support of the Tournament’s philanthropic mission.
“Play for a Purpose” QR codes are posted throughout the course, allowing participants the opportunity to donate to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, the Tournament’s collaborating charitable partners. Guests are also encouraged to take pictures with one of the 6-foot diameter branded golf balls at the park and post them to social media.
“Thanks to the support of City of Dublin, the Memorial is excited to bring back our disc and footgolf course for the second consecutive year,” said Dan Sullivan, the Memorial Tournament’s executive director. “Golf is a perfect platform to bring the community together and support charity and we look forward to seeing the public come out to Riverside Crossing Park to enjoy some friendly competition and learn more about the incredible work being done at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Eat. Learn. Play.”
The disc and footgolf course is open to the public through June 9 and offers complimentary discs available on the honor system and a first-come, first-served basis.
In related news, Downtown Dublin’s third annual The Dublin Cup: Play 9 is taking place now through June 9 in historic Dublin and Bridge Park. The community-wide challenge features restaurants, activities and businesses throughout Dublin, leading up to and during the week of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. Scorecards are available for pickup at the Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 S. High St.) or at the North Market Bridge Park Office (6750 Longshore St.). Participants can also claim a free Memorial Tournament koozie when picking up their official scorecard.
The Dublin Cup participants who visit any nine of the 18 locations will be eligible for prizes by bringing their completed scorecard to the North Market Bridge Park office (6750 Longshore St.) and entered to win a “Summer in Dublin” grand prize, featuring items from Downtown Dublin, Bridge Park and the Memorial Tournament.
The grand prize drawing will take place on June 10, with the winner receiving the following: a signed Memorial Tournament pin flag, Memorial Tournament hat, four tickets to the Dublin Irish Festival, two tickets to the North Market Wine Fest, a Dublin Market tote and gift cards from participating restaurants.
Participating stops for The 2024 Dublin Cup include: Market Bar or Vinoteca, Terra Art Gallery & Creative Studio, DONATE (using the provided QR Code donate any dollar amount to youth in need), Urban Meyer’s Pint House, Fore!Fest (June 7-8 from 5-10 p.m.—double points), North High Brewing Co., Local Cantina, Memorial Tournament Disc and Footgolf, Frank & Carl’s, Bird Scooter Ride, Dublin Village Tavern, Missing Jimmy’s, The Getaway Brewing Co., DORA sip across the pedestrian bridge, Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, 16-Bit/Pins, Our CupCakery and The Roosevelt Room.
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is June 3-9 at the world-renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club.
To purchase remaining ticket options for the 2024 Memorial Tournament, the public may visit www.memorialtickets.com or contact the Tournament Ticket Office 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT weekdays at 877-MT BADGE (877-682-2343) or by visiting. Children 15 and under can attend the Tournament for free with a ticketed adult. Daily practice round tickets for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are also available. The cost is $60, and they are valid for all three practice-round days.
For more information about the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, please visit thememorialtournament.com. For the latest news and updates on social media, follow the Tournament on X and Instagram at @MemorialGolf and on Facebook at Facebook.com/theMemorialTournament.
About the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is held annually at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. The Tournament, founded and hosted by Jack Nicklaus, is conducted each year with three goals in mind: to honor the memory of individuals living and deceased who have distinguished themselves in the game of golf; to showcase the world’s best golfers competing on one of the most challenging venues in the world for the enjoyment of spectators; and to benefit many Greater Columbus Charities in alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation and numerous other local organizations. For more information, visit www.thememorialtournament.com or call 614-889-6700.
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