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Joey Matthews
President/Treasurer
Joey brings local leadership, community finance stewardship, and hands-on outing coordination to the event. He has helped organize neighborhood gatherings that make first introductions feel easy and memorable.
42 neighbors registered this week · limited foursomes remain
Tee up and meet your new neighbors on the green.
Join Epperson Lagoon & Links for a community scramble at Saddlebrook Golf Club on Sunday, June 7th, with range access, valet, awards dinner, and a welcoming field for every skill level.
August 28th
11:00 AM shotgun start
Saddlebrook Golf Club
Save My Spot
$100 per golfer · includes valet and dinner
Scramble format
Friendly competition, easy connections, unforgettable dinner.
Secure your spot today
Join your neighbors — only 28 spots remaining.
Sunday, June 7th at Saddlebrook Golf Club
$100 per golfer, including valet, range access, and dinner
Bring a foursome or register individually and we will help place you
All skill levels welcome, from casual players to regular golfers
Bringing the community together through golf
150+
community members served through neighborhood outings and connection-focused events.
87%
made new neighborhood connections they continued after the event ended.
95%
said they plan to attend the next outing because of the people they met.
10+
years of combined local event and golf outing organization experience.
Meet your hosts
Local leaders planning a smooth, social day from first tee to final toast.
Melissa Grant
Neighborhood Events Organizer
With 7 years supporting resident events, Melissa keeps registration, welcome tables, and dinner transitions friendly. Her focus is helping guests meet people before the first swing.
David Rivera
Community Golf Coordinator
David has coordinated 20+ casual golf groups and understands how to pair players across skill levels. He helps create foursomes that are competitive, relaxed, and socially balanced.
Karen Whitfield
Sponsor Relations Lead
Karen connects local businesses with meaningful ways to support residents. Her work helps prize tables, signage, and sponsor recognition feel polished and community-first.
Everything you need for an amazing day
Your $100 registration includes a complete resort outing experience.
Full scramble format play
Enjoy a relaxed team format that welcomes every handicap. You get friendly competition without pressure, plus natural chances to meet the people riding and playing beside you.
Professional course at Saddlebrook
Play a premier resort setting known for polished grounds and memorable views. The setting gives the outing a destination feel while staying close to home.
Awards ceremony dinner
Celebrate with fellow golfers after the final putt at a dinner built for conversation. Awards, stories, and local cuisine help turn a golf round into a true community gathering.
Prize table gifts
Sponsor-supported gifts bring fun moments throughout the evening. It is another reason to cheer for neighbors and recognize local businesses supporting the day.
Driving range access
Arrive early, loosen up, and talk with other players during check-in. The range creates an easy first touchpoint before teams head to their starting holes.
Valet parking service
Pull up and start the day without hunting for parking. It keeps arrival smooth, helps guests feel welcomed, and adds a resort-level touch from the first minute.
Your day at Saddlebrook Golf Club
A full day of golf, connection, and celebration.
9:00–11:00 AM
Check in, warm up on the driving range, meet your foursome, and mingle with neighbors before carts roll out.
11:00 AM
Head to your assigned hole for the shotgun start and begin scramble play with clear rules and a friendly pace.
Afternoon
Play the course, cheer on your team, meet nearby groups, and compete in challenge-hole moments.
Late afternoon
Return scorecards, visit the prize table, and reconnect with players you met throughout the round.
Evening
Celebrate achievements at the awards ceremony dinner and leave with new contacts, stories, and weekend plans.
What your neighbors are saying
The best scorecard is the connections people take home.
“I came for golf and left with five new neighbors in my phone. Two of us now play every other Saturday.”
“The scramble format made it easy to relax. I met people I had only waved to from the driveway.”
“Dinner was where the day really clicked. We found our new favorite weekend activity and a few new friends.”
Sponsorship opportunities available
Support your community while showcasing your business.
Sponsors receive recognition throughout the outing while building relationships with local residents in a warm, social setting.
Platinum Sponsor
$1,000
Covers the prize table with premium recognition at dinner, sponsor mentions, and high-visibility appreciation during awards.
Challenge Hole
$300
Sponsor longest drive, closest to pin, or longest putt with signage and shout-outs that create memorable player interactions.
Hole Sponsor
$100
Place your business at a tee box and show visible support for the neighbors, golfers, and local families attending.
Email: EppersonGolf@Gmail.com
Joey Matthews: 217-480-6282
Questions? We have answers
Everything you need to know before joining us.
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All skill levels are welcome. The scramble format is designed to make the day fun for casual players, newer golfers, and experienced golfers alike. You will play as a team, share shots, and enjoy a relaxed pace focused on meeting neighbors as much as carding a low score.
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What's included in the $100?
Your registration includes the full scramble outing experience, driving range access during check-in, valet parking service, participation in the awards ceremony, dinner celebration, prize table opportunities, and a professionally hosted day at Saddlebrook Golf Club.
What should I bring?
Bring your clubs, golf shoes or comfortable course-ready footwear, sunscreen, and anything you like to use during a round. Most importantly, bring a friendly attitude and willingness to meet people. The day is built to be social, relaxed, and memorable.
Can I bring guests from outside the community?
Yes, guests and friends are welcome when space allows. Bringing someone from outside the immediate neighborhood can help expand the community circle and introduce more people to the local connections that make events like this special.
Ready to meet your neighbors on the green?
Reserve My SpotDon't miss this community experience
Only 28 spots left — secure yours before your neighbors do.
This is more than a round of golf. It is a chance to meet people you live near, support local connections, and enjoy a polished day at Saddlebrook.
“I finally know the neighbors I used to only wave to.”Reserve My Spot
All skill levels welcome — come as you are.