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In 2022, the 28th annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic in Fort Wayne, Indiana will gather more than 2,500 guests, players and volunteers for beautiful sporting events to raise funds for breast cancer research. The fun and friendly Classic competitions allows us to invest in a team of the best, the brightest and the most passionate researchers in the world. Researchers that are pursing ideas that will ultimately change the face of breast cancer!
About the Women’s 9-Hole Golf Tournament
Think Pink! Best-dressed prizes will be awarded.
Special gift.
Players’ fees include admission to the Classic Celebration.
9-Hole Golf Details
Schedule
7:30 - 8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am: Driving Range Open
9:00 am: Shotgun Start (Morning Tee Time)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Registration & Lunch
12:00 pm: Driving Range Open
1:30 pm: Shotgun Start (Afternoon Tee Time)
5:00 pm: Classic Celebration featuring a silent auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and short program at Fort Wayne Country Club. Classic Celebration is included in golf players’ fees.
Entry Fee & Registration
Fee is $200 per entrant. Entry fee includes greens fee, continental breakfast or lunch, team photo, cart rental, practice tee, putting contest, snacks, Classic Celebration and a Vera Bradley gift.
A rain date is not available. In the event of inclement weather, a phone hotline is established to announce alternate plans for the day.
Entry deadline is Friday, August 26, 2022 in order to play in the Classic. The committee reserves the right to close registration prior to the deadline if the field is full.
Although individuals may enter, the committee cannot guarantee that all individual entries will be paired. It is recommended to enter as a team. Please notify tournament chairperson of any team member changes. Starting times and hole number will be confirmed via a letter sent the first week of September. The committee reserves the right to accept late entries if the field is not filled by the entry deadline. For more information, please contact Jane DeHaven at (260) 341-7156 or jdehaven@gosummitcity.com.
Format
Play format will be a modified Florida Scramble. Tournament play is open to women amateurs.
Please wear appropriate golf attire (i.e., no denim, cutoffs, tank tops, etc.). Soft spikes are mandatory. If necessary, please have spikes changed prior to the day of the tournament (any golf course can replace spikes).
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the first through fourth lowest team scores on both nines. Proximity awards will also be presented. Members of teams that include professional or IHSAA golfers are ineligible to compete for score or proximity prizes. Best-dressed team prize will be awarded
Scorekeepers
Registering
When signing up, please select golf club and tee time preference. If you wish to request to keep score for a specific team, please list the Team Captain's name. We will make every effort to accommodate your wishes. As a scorekeeper, you will be treated to a lunch and a cap. Please be prepared to walk the course as you keep score for your assigned team.
Classic Celebration
If you would like to join us for the Classic Celebration, the cost is $50.
One week before the tournament, we will mail your assignment and details regarding your responsibilities.
For questions regarding scorekeeping, please contact us at foundation@verabradley.com.
All Classic Events
Mixed Doubles Pink Pickleball
Friday, September 16
Wildwood Racquet Club
Women’s Doubles Pink Pickleball
Saturday, September 17
Wildwood Racquet Club
Men’s Doubles Pink Pickleball
Saturday, September 17
Wildwood Racquet Club
18-Hole Women’s Golf Tournament Sold Out!
Monday, September 19
Fort Wayne Country Club
9-Hole Women’s Golf Tournament
Monday, September 19
Pine Valley Country Club
Classic Celebration*
Monday, September 19
Fort Wayne Country Club
*Classic Celebration featuring a silent auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and short program at Fort Wayne Country Club is included in golf players’ fees. Additional fee applies for pickleball participants.
Looking to Volunteer? Learn more and register here.
Classic Hotel Packages
For out of town guests, some Fort Wayne hotels are offering special Classic weekend packages. (Click on hotels below for pricing and more information)
The Bradley
204 W Main St, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Fort Wayne
1150 S Harrison St, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Fort Wayne
223 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Wayne
5915 Ellison Road , Fort Wayne, Indiana
Mailable Entry Form
If you prefer to mail your entry, download this printable registration form:
2022 Mixed Doubles Pink Pickleball
2022 Women’s Doubles Pink Pickleball
2022 Men’s Doubles Pink Pickleball
2022 Women’s 18-hole Golf Sold Out!
2022 Women’s 9-hole Golf
2022 Classic Sponsors
The list of 2022 Classic sponsors is growing every day. Consider becoming a sponsor. Learn more now!
$50,000 and Above
$25,000 and Above
$15,000 and Above
$10,000 and Above
$5,000 and Above
Bearbottom Clothing
Beth Goldsmith Sold by the Gold
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Chapman Charitable Trust
Alex and Jerry Cooper
Marcy Davidson and Mike Aguis
Michael Devine and Victoria Boyd-Devine
Sherri and John Enwright
Humphries Developments/Subway
Hylant
Ice Miller, LLP
Kanaan Co. LTD.
Kelley Automotive Group
Jay and Elizabeth Miller
Ruoff Mortgage Co.
Stephen Sadove
Nancy Twine
UPS, Inc.
Beth and Wally Wetherill
Classic Photo Gallery
Take a walk down memory lane by viewing some photos throughout the years.
Be an event Sponsor
If you would like to know more about how you or your company can become a sponsor of our events or a corporate partner of the Vera Bradley Foundation, contact us at (260) 207-5283 or foundation@verabradley.com
Be a Volunteer
Throughout the year we have many various opportunities for you to donate your time and talents.
Looking to make a general donation instead of attending an event?