The 2011 version of Rounds 4 Research — the innovative online auction program that raises funds for turfgrass research through an auction of tee times at some of the Southeast's best known golf courses — is right around the corner.
This year's auction will run from April 10-17, a compressed auction period compared to the auction's previous two years that organizers hope will result in "a shorter, sharper experience for bidders," according to Tim Kreger, the executive director of the Carolinas GCSA which administers the auction.
"(Bidders) asked for it, and we're happy to oblige. This will be our third year, and a lot of golf lovers know the drill by now. They want to bring the bidding to a head quickly and get out on their course."
Already, Rounds 4 Research has commitments from almost 300 golf courses in the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia for this year's auction. Prospective bidders can check out a list of those courses, which is updated daily, and register for e-mail reminders as the auction launch date nears, by visiting Rounds4Research.com.
"In addition to its simplicity, the beauty of this project is really that it gives everyone involved in golf a chance to support the game itself," Kreger said. "The fact is it doesn't matter what sector of the game we are involved in, we all have a stake in making sure it is healthy. Our research institutions have been hit hard in this economy, and we are proud that golf as a whole has been able to step up and ease some of the burden they face."
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