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Scott Wertz Memorial Golf Tournament

by FF A. Kutz

Scott Wertz Golf TournamentFour Reading Firefighter Teams took part in the 1st Annual Scott Wertz Memorial Golf Tournament at Galen Hall Country Club on September 28th.

Reading police officer Scott Wertz was gunned down in the Line of Duty on August 6th, 2006.

Scott Wertz Golf TournamentOver 100 golfers took part in this years event which was comprised mostly of police officers and local dignitaries. Golfers & guests were treated to hot dogs, beer, and soda all day long. A barbequed pig headlined a buffet style dinner at the course after the rounds. All participants received a door prize. There was also 50/50 drawings and a couple special raffles for items, along with a cigar stand. Players had a chance to win a 2007 Corvette if they scored a Hole In One on the Par 3, 10th Hole. There was also a "Double Your Money" hole on the Par 3, 4th Hole. Money bet would be doubled if your ball stayed on the green with 1 shot.

Scott Wertz Golf TournamentScott Wertz's family had a team in the tournament and won the highest score prize. Tricia Wertz won a closest to the pin prize. The winning team posted a 16 under par on a beautiful but windy day.

All proceeds from the tournament benefited the Scott Wertz Memorial Scholarship Fund.