The action in the 18 FORE Life Charity Golf Event started early Saturday morning, with tee times at Hidden Trails County Club at 7 a.m at 1:30 p.m. Everyone in attendance can testify to the extreme heat felt on the links during the scramble.

But the heat would not allow the dedication, enthusiasm, excitement, and heartfelt love of this event to be drained. From volunteers to organizers to participants, there was plenty of action throughout the day.

Each hole found sponsors and activities to liven the action throughout the course. Hole Four - Birdies Fore Breast Cancer - found a group of great volunteers lead by Super Sales Lady Kristi Boles offering everyone the opportunity to tee off from the Ladies' Tee Box at 150 yards using a Pink Tee and a Pink Ball. The hole, according to 18 Fore Life's Twitter page, raised over $1600.

On Hole 14, another group of ladies were there to take pictures of all teams.

Among the favorite holes was the 17th Hole sponsored by Montgomery Bank with "Vegas style" activities and fun. Dana Adams and friends were assisting people with fun games and hilarious staged pictures with wedding veils and Carlos. (which we were promised would not make Facebook.)

The success of the 18 Fore Life Charity Golf Event is due to the support and generosity of the community. In 2010, the Foundation was able to give $105.000 in "love offerings" sent to families fighting cancer in the area. In addition, more than $30,000 has been given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.

Complete results of the golf event will be published in the ShowMe Times. The Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation sponsors the annual event, to raise money to help families fighting cancer.

Picture 1: "The Power of Friendship and Fun" that can create an event of the magnitude of 18 FORE Life is resembled in this picture. Scott Kruse, Bruce Christian and the many participants of the charity are pictured together here.

Picture 2: Montgomery Bank has a great group of ladies that assisted golfers throughout their day. Natalie Riley and Beth Fowler take a break watch the golf action.

Picture 3: Marc Thrower takes a power swing on the par 3 Hole #17 at Hidden Trails Country Club. Marc had a gallery of onlookers with Wes Howard and Coach Aaron Pixley, along with all the ladies from the Montgomery Bank "Vegas" Tent.