7th annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic (2012)

On Monday, June 11, 2012, Pirates Charities will host the 7th annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic, presented by West Penn Allegheny Health System, at The Club at Nevillewood. The event will be co-chaired by Pirates and Pirates Charities President Frank Coonelly and West Penn Allegheny Health System Board Chair Jack Isherwood, with Harold F. Balk, Esq. as Committee Chair.

At the event, over 100 participants will have the unique opportunity to spend the day with current and former Pirates players, broadcasters and front office executives while supporting the many and varied efforts of Pirates Charities.

Proceeds from the 2012 Pirates Charities Golf Classic will be used to support the many and varied programs of Pirates Charities throughout the year. Due to the exclusivity of this event, only 28 foursomes are available. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. and a cocktail reception and awards presentation to follow.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• World Series Sponsor: $6,500
• All-Star Sponsor: $5,000
• Hole Sponsor: $1,000

World Series sponsors to date:

• Breen Steel
• PNC Bank
• Pittsburgh Grille and Sports Bar

Complete sponsorship details are available here » 

To register to golf, please download and print the 2012 Pirates Charities Golf Classic Registration Form » 

For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Jackie Hunter (jackie.hunter@pirates.com), 412.325.4776.

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In 2011, ROOT Sports announcer Rob King was the celebrity guest for a foursome sponsored by Delta and Golf Committee Chair Harold F. Balk.

Second baseman Neil Walker was one of the current Pirates who traded a baseball bat for a golf club and spent the day golfing with our event sponsors.

Following a round of golf, pitcher Joel Hanrahan and Hall-of-Famer Bill Mazeroski enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with event attendees.

2012 Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic

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• Video highlights

The 5th Annual Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic took place on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton, Florida.

Over 80 participants joined Pirates celebrities including current players Neil Walker, Kevin Correia, Joel Hanrahan and James McDonald, former Pirates greats Manny Sanguillen, Steve Blass and Bill Mazeroski, and current Pirates broadcast team members and front office executives.

The proceeds from the Spring Training Golf Classic benefited the Fields for Kids Bradenton program, which provides matching grants to help make improvements to youth recreational facilities in the Bradenton region. Proceeds also went to support the Miracle League of Manasota, a specially designed baseball field that is accessible for children with special needs.