On Thursday, September 30th Baptist Health Foundation will host its 21st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament - The Classic at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course. New this year, sponsors will be able to select their foursome. The tournament format is shamble with blind team scoring. In addition, sponsors will receive a second day of golf at Deerwood Country Club on Monday, November 1. Sponsor Registration View the Classic brochure for sponsorship opportunities and benefits. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course and Clubhouse BENEFICIARY In 2009, the event raised over $185,000 for the Professional Scholarship program at Baptist Health. The scholarship program originated in the late 1980s when a group of interested physicians and Baptist Health Foundation developed the tournament, supported by host physicians, community leaders and sponsors, to raise money for scholarships which would address the shortage of skilled nurses. The Scholarship Golf Classic has raised more than $1.8 million since its inception. While the scholarship program was introduced primarily to support nurse education, its reach has broadened in response to an increased demand for skilled medical professionals in northeast Florida. Today, scholarships are awarded three times annually to students in nursing, pharmacy, radiology technology and other key clinical staffing areas and individuals pursuing professional licensure certification. Please call the Baptist Health Foundation office at 904.202.2919 if you are interested in the Classic, or supporting the Professional Scholarship program.