Swing for the Green 2022

IDAHO FALLS – Swing for the Green Education Foundation Expands Footprint Across State

Reaffirming their commitment to community and education, this year x3, Bank of Idaho has announced their annual Swing for the Green Charity Golf Tournament in Idaho Falls, with an additional two tournaments added across the state. The first event will take place June 16 and June 17, 2022, at the Idaho Falls Country Club, benefiting College of Eastern Idaho; followed by a Pocatello tournament in August, benefiting Idaho State University; and a third event in Treasure Valley September 15 and September 16, at the Banbury Golf Club, benefiting College of Western Idaho.

"After last summer's success, we’ve realized just how invested our small business clients are in our work for the local college Education Endowment Fund," said Bank of Idaho President and CEO Jeff Newgard. “As we’ve expanded our branches westward, we’re looking into ways to grow our endowment success elsewhere — to help other community colleges across the state."

Bank of Idaho led the way in east Idaho, creating the CEI Education Endowment Fund in 2017; at that time, establishing and pledging proceeds from the new golf tournament to be deposited directly to the fund. Each year the endowments have grown, having presented $57,000 to CEI in 2021, with over $100,000 of funds currently in the endowment account. Proceeds from corporate sponsors and registered teams go directly toward scholarships for CEI students.

“The Bank of Idaho is, through this great event, helping the CEI Foundation improve families for generations,” said David Facer, Executive Director, College of Eastern Idaho. “That’s not a small thing, but education has that ability. We are grateful that the Bank of Idaho is partnering with us to make this kind of real difference in the lives of eastern Idahoans.”

The 25-team tournament, will feature variations tailored to their location, featuring LPGA professionals, a derby shootout, shopping and customized player swag, a pre-tournament party, signature cocktails, live entertainment and auction.