Tee off at the Fourth Annual Tacoma Community College Open Golf Tournament beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Fort Lewis Golf Course in DuPont.

Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit TCC intercollegiate athletic programs and are used to fund scholarships, equipment and facilities improvements.

“The revenue from this tournament helps us to improve the opportunities for our student athletes,” said Steve Brown, TCC athletic director. “It has been a fun tournament for all who have participated in the past. We look forward to this year’s event.”

The tournament will feature a four-person scramble format. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third-place teams. Winners of the long drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one contests will also receive prizes. The $95 registration fee includes green fees, cart, complimentary range balls, dinner and tee prizes. Entry forms are available at http://www.tacomacc.edu/athletics/golftournamentpage.shtm.

TCC competes in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. The college has 10 intercollegiate teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and golf; women’s volleyball, cross country and tennis; and men’s baseball.

The tournament is a joint project of the TCC Athletic Department and the TCC Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

The TCC Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that accepts and administers philanthropic support for the college.

The Fort Lewis Golf Course is located off Mounts Road, exit 166 off I-5. For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Brown at (253) 566-5097 or sbrown@tacomacc.edu.