Swing for the Green 2022

Bank of Idaho’s Swing for the Green Education Foundation Expands to Boise

BOISE – Bank of Idaho’s Swing for the Green golf education fundraising series will be held for the first time this summer in Boise; the tournament is set for September 15th & 16th at Banbury Golf Club in Eagle, benefitting College of Western Idaho. 

"After last summer's success, we’ve realized just how invested our small business clients are in our work for local college education funds," said Bank of Idaho President and CEO Jeff Newgard. “This year we’re looking for ways to grow our endowment success outside of Idaho Falls and into more of the communities we serve — CWI is an excellent community-based partner with scholarships helping financially challenged students in Boise and across state."

Bank of Idaho led the way in east Idaho, creating their initial 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.

“All funds raised from the Swing for the Green event will be used to help provide scholarships for students in need by helping them to pursue their dream of attending college at College of Western Idaho,” said Michael Jensen, Foundation Director College of Western Idaho. 

The 30-team tournament, will be a day to remember featuring Backswing Golf’s LPGA professionals, lunch, a derby shootout, live auction and exclusive player swag. In addition to an incredible dinner and wine pairing hosted by Banbury Golf Club on Thursday night featuring executive chef Chris Cornelison.