Halbritter to play in PGA event

Halbritter enters Turning Stone event as pro

By David M. JohnsonRay Halbritter, the head of the Oneida Nation Representative and CEO of Nation Enterprises, announced Tuesday he will compete in the Turning Stone Resort Championship taking place August 5-8.

“It’s just a golfers dream,” Halbritter said of his entry. “I earned that privilege passing my players ability test.”

With the help of golf pro Rick Smith and PGA player Notah Begay III, Halbritter worked on his game then passed a test in Florida that made him eligible to compete in PGA events.

Because he did not play in any tournaments to qualify for the event, Halbritter had to get a sponsor exemption to enter the championship.And:Another new angle is a partnership with the Buffalo Bills. The NFL team looks to reach a market of fans it did not have access to in the past, according to ex-Bills star Steve Tasker.

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Below:  "Ray Halbritter, Notah Begay III, and Steve Tasker answers question during a press conference about the Turning Stone Resort Championship on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. The Turning Stone Resort Championship will be held August 2-8 2010 at Atunyote Golf Club." (John Haeger)