Tournaments for charity

Here are some chances to tee up for a good cause on the local links:

. Nov. 7: The Naples International Film Festival

A tournament to benefit the Naples International Film Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at Pelican Marsh. Proceeds will help the NIFF develop of film education programs for schools in Collier and Lee counties. Call Blake Owen at 273- 3117 or e-mail bowen@johnrwood.com.

. Nov. 8-9: The Gulfshore Playhouse Charity Classic

Gulfshore Playhouse is teeing up for its 2009 Charity Golf Classic. The festivities begin the evening of Sunday, Nov. 8, with a reception at Naples Tomato, where players, patrons and guests will enjoy cocktails and a silent auction. This event is not restricted to tournament participants; anyone wishing to support Gulfshore Playhouse can attend for $50 per person.

Tournament play begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at The Colony Golf and Bay Club in Bonita Springs. The afternoon concludes with an awards ceremony and a buffet.

To sign up for golf or to reserve a spot at the pre-tournament party, call 261-7529.

. Dec. 4-5: Gridiron Legends Charity Shootout

Former players from the National Football League will host the inaugural Gridiron Legends Charity Shootout on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Palmira Golf and Country Club in Bonita Springs. The tournament will benefit The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, Step by Step Early Childhood Education and Therapy Center, and Angels’ Activities Inc.

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Chuck Foreman will serve as the NFL honorary host. Former Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter will be the honorary community host. Among the former NFL players who have signed up are former St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Barry Smith.

The shootout will begin with a pairings party and live and silent auction the evening of Friday, Dec. 4. Breakfast on Saturday will be followed by the 18-hole scramble, awards ceremony and raffles. A three-team shootout will determine the champion team, which will earn a spot to play in the 2010 South Florida NFL Alumni Chapter Super Bowl Golf Tournament in February 2010 in Fort Lauderdale. The tournament is a qualifier for the Super Bowl of Golf National Championship that takes place in Maui, Hawaii, in April 2010.

For information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, call 591-8901 or visit www.GridironLegendsCharity-