BOSSIER CITY, LA—JUNE 22, 2021—Louisiana Downs is pleased to announce that their annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Northwood Hills Golf Club in Shreveport, Louisiana on Wednesday September 1.

The event will benefit The Winner’s Circle Church and Chaplain Jimmy Sistrunk for his many programs to assist the Louisiana Downs racing community and backstretch workers.

Sign in for the event’s Four Person Scramble kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with tee off at 10:30 a.m. The fee is $80 per person or $320 for a four-person team. The fee includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, and Super Derby t-shirt/cap. Trophies will be presented to the first, second and third-place teams.

Chaplain Jimmy Sistrunk conducts services in the Winner’s Circle Church at Louisiana Downs and offers a variety of programs throughout the live racing season to assist horsemen, jockeys and backstretch workers and their families.

"The people in our racing community are very appreciative of the assistance we are able to offer," explained Sistrunk. "Each year, this event raises valuable funds and provides a wonderful outing away from the everyday duties of the racetrack. I am always so humbled to see the support that the Golf Tournament brings to our ministry."

Jennifer Sokol serves as Racing Operations Manager at Louisiana Downs and organizes the annual fundraising event with assistance from the entire racing office staff.

"We love working together on this event," said Sokol. "Chaplain Jimmy does so much for our racing community and each year, our horsemen and many generous sponsors help us put on a great event. Northwood Hills Golf Club continues to be a wonderful host site!"

The deadline to enter is Wednesday, August 25th. Attendees can register in person in the Louisiana Downs Racing office, or by mail. Checks should be payable to The Backside Benevolence Fund and mailed to: Jennifer Sokol, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, 8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111.

For further information, please contact Jennifer Sokol at (318) 741-2512 or (318) 573-5830.

About Louisiana Downs
Located near Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana, Louisiana Downs opened in 1974 and was purchased by Caesars Entertainment in December 2002. With annual Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons, the track is committed to presenting the highest quality racing programs paired with its 150,000 square foot entertainment complex offering casino gambling, dining and plasma screen televisions for sports and simulcast racing.