Tee it up!

Several Catholic organizations are sponsoring golf benefits in coming weeks. Here is a list:

* Catholic Charities of Schenectady County holds its 14th annual golf benefit at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Clifton Park, July 13. The fee of $100 includes greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Corporate and tee sponsors are being sought. Call John Steele, 372-5667.

* The second annual Our Lady of Hope Residence golf tournament -- July 20, 10 a.m., at the Edison Club in Rexford -- will benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor home in Latham. At right, Sister Frances joins co-chairmen Michael Martini and John McDonald to test the links. Sponsorship fees range from $500 to $75 while the $125 entry fee includes cart, greens fees, meals and prizes. For details, call 785-4551.

* The Capital Region Futures golf classic at Colonie Golf Course, July 16-19, will benefit St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. The pro-Am tournament features top women players.

* The Bishop Maginn, Albany, alumni golf classic will take place August 10, New Court at Albany, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Call Joe Burke, 463-2247.

* The annual Rev. Bondi golf tournament to benefit Saratoga Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School will be held at McGregor Links Country Club, Wilton, Sept. 21. The shotgun start is at 1 p.m. $125 fee per golfer includes lunch, golf, carts and dinner buffet. Hole sponsorship through a donation of $100 is an optional way of supporting the tournament. Call Rod Sutton, 584-7600 or Ray Palmer, 587-8979.

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