The 18-hole outing will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Finalizing plans for the June 6 American Heart Association golf scramble at Youngstown Country Club are, from left, Dr. Michael Burley, event co-chairman; Dana Balash of WFMJ-TV 21; and Joe Valvo, event co-chairman.

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The American Heart Association will host its 2016 Annual Golf Classic Scramble on June 6 at Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive. Participants will golf for prizes while also raising awareness and funds to improve cardiovascular and brain health through research, education and advocacy programs.

The 18-hole scramble will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Cost of $250 per person or $1,000 for a team of four will provide for an 11:30 a.m. lunch, golf carts, refreshments on the course and an awards reception following play.

Team and individual prizes will be offered. A cash prize of $25,000 for the first hole-in-one will be provided by event chairmen, Dr. Michael Burley and Joe Valvo. Other first hole-in-one prizes include a 2016 Cadillac CTS provided by Cole Valley Cadillac and a $10,000 shopping spree provided by Adamas Jewelry and Gifts. There will also be closest-to-the-pin prizes provided by Tele-Gold Jewelers of Boardman, and other monetary prizes will be awarded to teams and individuals throughout the event.

WFMJ-TV 21 is the 2016 media sponsor. Gold sponsors are Aerolite Extrusion Co., BRT Extrusions Inc., Central One Optical, Cafaro Foundation, Extrudex Aluminum, General Extrusions Inc., Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation, Martin Financial Services, MVI HomeCare, Prout Boiler Heating & Welding Inc., Sims Auto Park and Spectrum Metal Finishing.

To register for the scramble, call the AHA at 330-318-1003.