Philadelphia Golf Classic 2005

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For the fourth year in a row, it was a spectacular autumn afternoon as the The AIF Philadelphia chapter hosted its most successful golf event to date. This dedicated group, who has built a reputation through The Worldwide Ireland Funds as the benchmark of golf events, reinforced their repute by raising a record $300,000 as 264 golfers descended upon the majestic courses at The ACE Club and Philadelphia Cricket Club.

In just four short years, the Philadelphia chapter has raised a staggering $950,000 while continuing to expand its presence. This year alone, 75 new members joined in support of the AIF, with 55 of them participating for the first time in the Fall classic.

Following in an exclusive line of Golf Classsic Chairmen, Joe McLaughlin, with his Deputy Chairman, Dennis Durkin, led the efforts that culminated in this extraordinary day. One of the highlights of the day was Joe's presentation of the AIF Recognition Award to Patrick J. O'Connor, President and CEO of Cozen O'Connor. Patrick was the Chairman of the inaugural event in 2001 and continues to play a key role in the success of this event as well as the ever increasing AIF presence.

On behalf of this year's Golf Committee and The American Ireland Fund, we thank all who have made this a most successful event and look forward to a bright future.

For more information:
Jim O'Connor
P - 617-694-9899
E - joconnor@irlfunds.org