ROSEBURG, Ore. -- The longest running golf tournament in Douglas County returns to the Roseburg Country Club on Thursday, September 8.

The 34th Annual Dave Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will contribute to the Greater Douglas United Way annual fundraising campaign thanks to generous sponsors, enthusiastic golfers, ambitious volunteers and the United Way staff.

This year’s tournament is sponsored by Umpqua Bank, US Bank, Banner Bank and Kelley: Imaging, Mailing and IT Solutions.

The tournament format is a 4-person scramble with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.

The popular Million Dollar Shot, sponsored by Tom and Jo Anne Nelson, is returning this year. Also, four lucky golfers will each have an opportunity to hit a Hole-In-One for $50,000 cash, sponsored by Hanson Jewelers.

Hole-In-One contests, presented by Umpqua Insurance, will provide the opportunity for golfers to win a Harley Davidson, a golf club package, a $500 online golf apparel shopping spree and a 3 Night/2 Round Stay & Play Vacation at TPC Sawgrass.

The News-Review will be sponsoring a closest-to-the-pin contest, offering $2,000 in cash prizes.

Tee sponsors will have fun contests at each tee box to entice confident players to test their skills.

An awards presentation with heavy hors d’oeuvres, sponsored by AmeriTitle, First American Title, Western Title and Ticor Title, will conclude the event.

Make team or individual reservations by contacting Greater Douglas United Way at (541) 672-1734.

Entry is $125 per player. The field is limited to 36 teams.

GDUW is celebrating its 62nd year of serving Douglas County.

Find Greater Douglas United Way on Facebook and the web at www.gduway.org.

(posted 8/21/16)