2024 Bradley Regional and Windsor Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
We are extremely excited to be holding, in partnership with Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce, the “3rd Annual Edward J. Mele Golf Tournament” at the Simsbury Farms Golf Course on September 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE
Designed by renowned architect Geoff Cornish, the golf course is one of the most popular and scenic in the area. It’s located in picturesque Simsbury Farms is the hub of recreational activity. The course is equipped with a lighted practice range and green, locker rooms, and full-service restaurant.
The course is considered a good test of golf for players of all levels and in past years has been host such tournaments as the Connecticut State Women’s Amateur Championship, State High School Golf Championship, Connecticut Men’s Public Links Championship, U.S Women’s Public Links Qualifier, and Connecticut Open Qualifier.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM – Registration Opens
11:00 AM – Shotgun Start (Grab & Go Breakfast available)
3:30 PM – Early Buffet Dinner/Silent Auction and Raffle/Scholarship Awards.
ADDRESS:
100 Old Farms Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070
GOLFERS:
$135 Individual / $270 Twosome / $540 Foursome
Golfer Registration also includes:
- Practice Green
- Grab & Go Breakfast
- Golf Cart
- 18 Holes of Golf
- Drink Tickets
- Buffet Dinner
Tournament Contests included with Registration:
- Hole in One
- Longest Drive Men & Ladies
- Best Team Score 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Tournament Contest Extras for Purchase:
- Putting Contest $10
- On the Green Contest $2 or more (50/50 Prize)
- Air Cannon $20
Have fun, meet new people, bring friends, put together a foursome and join in a beautiful day at Simsbury Farms Golf Course.
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
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ABOUT EDWARD J MELE
Edward John Mele was a youthful 55-year-old and a resident of Enfield. He was the beloved husband for 26 years of Kristine (Dellaselva) Mele. Ed passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Enfield, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hartford on November 5, 1966, son of the late Leo and Theresa Ann (Onofri) Mele, he was raised in Windsor until the early 1980s when his family moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, Ed continued his education at Albertus Magnus College where he received his bachelor’s degree and later Southern New Hampshire University where he received a Masters in Forensic Accounting. Ed enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served in the Marine Corps Reserves until his discharge in 1987. While in the Marines, Ed trained as a diesel mechanic and after returning to Pennsylvania he worked for Hoosier Racing Tires before starting a career in the aviation industry in 1994. Ed worked for Hawthorne Aviation in Pennsylvania and in 1995 he returned to Connecticut and took a position with Signature Flight Support at Bradley International Airport where he worked for 24 years until his retirement in 2020.
Prior to his recent illness, Ed enjoyed spending time at Airways Golf Course in West Suffield and spending time with his family. He loved sports and was a huge NASCAR, football and baseball fan and enjoyed rooting for his favorite teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Boston Red Sox. His love of family led him to attend and cheer on his kids, nieces, nephews, and other relatives as they participated in sports and other activities over the years. He was a member of the Suffield Sportsman’s Club where he enjoyed shooting, especially participating in their turkey and ham shoots, and he was a big history buff who especially enjoyed learning about the Vietnam War and World War II aviation history. He loved going to air shows and car shows and especially was fond of the Vought F4U Corsair and the 1969 GTO. Most of all, Ed was a family man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, time with family and friends, going on vacation with his wife, children, and friends, bowling, and playing golf or poker with family and friends. He knew people everywhere he went and was a sought-after advisor. To him, everyone was family. Besides his loving wife, he leaves, four children.
Please help our Chamber by joining in the fun, get your golfing friends together and plan a fantastic day in the beautiful outdoor surroundings. Register today through our partnership link: REGISTER HERE