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In conjunction with the 58th Annual International Education Conference in Seattle, Washington, the Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF) and the Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation (CRWEF) are hosting their 16th Annual Golf Tournament. The Rainier Classic will be held at the Golf Club at Newcastle on June 12, 2012.  The Golf Club at Newcastle is spread out across 350 acres and features breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Washington, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic and the Cascade Mountains, and the city of Seattle.  The Golf Club at Newcastle features two championship, 18-hole public courses, extensive practice facilities and a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, located approximately 25 minutes from the conference host hotel.

The tournament will be played on the China Creek Course, which combines mesmerizing views with a layout that provides challenge and variety for golfers of all abilities.  Golf course architect Robert E. Cupp integrated the site's gently rolling terrain throughout the 6,632 yard course which encompasses five par 3's, nine par 4's and four par 5's with many natural preserved areas to add to the drama and excitement. Golfers will encounter undulations on several fairways and can anticipate well placed bunkers throughout the course. The superbly conditioned greens are sensational, promising true roll.  Providing the backdrop to the 18^th hole is Newcastle's spectacular clubhouse which one golf writer described as "worthy of English royalty".

The tournament is limited to 144 participants, and all proceeds are donated to the Education Foundations. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with use of the range as well as chipping and putting contests before the 1:00 p.m. tee time. The fee to enter is $125 and includes green fees, golf cart, boxed lunch, beverages, transportation to and from the conference host hotel as well as hors d’oeuvres following the tournament. A limited number of rental clubs will be available for $50.  Prizes will be given for closest to the pin on the par 3’s, long drive for both men and women, as well as the top 3 places.  A large raffle will also follow the event. 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals, chapters or companies who wish to further support the goals of the Education Foundations. Sponsorships range from the Platinum level at $2500, to sponsoring individual holes for $300. All activities related to the tournament will be handled by the RWIEF, a 501-c-3 organization, which is a separate entity from IRWA.