The "Turtle Open" is a tournament that has become known as one of the best charity outings around. (Check the information below to see why.)  You don't want to miss it.  The date for this year's (2012) tournament is yet to be set so keep checking back for more updates!  If you'd like to be put on our mailing list for the 2012 event, or for additional information, please contact the Lakeland Animal Shelter directly. 

You can view a photo album of the 2010 event here. You can also view photos from the 2009 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 events.

To all those who participated in this event in honor of Pat, and to all who helped make it happen, we say Mahalo! Thank you!

• Thousands of dollars worth of raffle, hole, team, and auction prizes!
• Held at Lake Geneva's only 5 star rated golf course.
• Great value for your play and sponsorship dollar.
• Non-golfers can join the fun by coming for dinner, raffle and auctions.
• A bagpipe starting ceremony.
• Proceeds benefit the Lakeland Animal Shelter.
• ... And much, much more!
Tournament Details




This 18-hole scramble is held at the spectacular Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, WI, and is limited to the first 36 registered and paid foursomes (144 total players).  Foursomes, couples, and individuals are all welcome to play. An Adobe PDF version of the Registration Form will be posted here once 2012 details are finalized, so keep checking back! You may also pre-register by calling the Lakeland Animal Shelter directly: 262-723-1000.   

There will be a shotgun start at noon, with lunch, dinner, golf prizes, raffle, and auctions.  If you're not an avid golfer but still want to participate you can join in the fun of the day by joining us for dinner, raffle and auctions.  Bring your friends!  Pat also loved Hawaii, so wear your Hawaiian shirt and, of course, flip-flops too! 



Tournament Schedule

Time	Activity
10:30 a.m.	Registration Begins
11-11:45 a.m.	Lunch Buffet
Noon	Shotgun Start
5-6 p.m.	Cocktails (cash bar)
6-7 p.m.	Dinner
7 p.m. - ?	Golf Awards, Raffle









Sponsorship Opportunities


Whether individually or as a business, there are many Sponsorship Opportunities available for you at The Turtle Open, including our new "Adopt-A-Tee" Sponsorship -- have your name or business displayed on a tee sign featuring an adoptable animal from the Lakeland Animal Shelter! More details on the exact opportunities for 2012 will be available soon. Keep checking back, or call the Lakeland Animal Shelter, 262-723-1000, to discuss your options.







Donations Encouraged and Welcomed

If you'd like to make a donation of cash or prizes, or for other additional information, please call the Lakeland Animal Shelter, 262-723-1000.

To all those who participated in last year's event in honor of Pat, to all who helped make it happen,
and to all those who will be participating in the 2012 Turtle Open, we say Mahalo!
We look forward to seeing you at the 9th Annual Turtle Open!


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Golf Committee Receives Humanitarian Award

The Pat Sontag Memorial Golf Tournament golf committee received the 2009 Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Lakeland Animal Welfare Society at its annual Second Chance charity benefit dinner.  Each member of the committee received a plaque with the following inscription: "For outstanding service to the Society through continuing and consistent giving of time and effort on the Pat Sontag Turtle Open". Pictured below, left to right: Stewart Mathison, Jack Kaye, Chuck Dammeir, Lorraine Newman, and Wes Toton; not pictured: Tim Sontag.