If you're planning to tee off or just stroll around the Wigwam Resort area on May 16, brace yourselves for a bit of a bang. The 16th Annual Fighter Country Golf Classic is primed to start with something that might seem straight out of a military reenactment – a cannon blast scheduled for 8:00 a.m. But rest assured, it's all for show; no cannonballs will be taking flight, since the cannon will only be "firing a blank."
As published on the City of Litchfield Park's website, this is just a heads-up so you don’t go ringing up emergency services about a fictitious artillery attack. They're clear on what's happening and chances are, you should be too, now. Those planning to join in on the golfing action should note that registration kicks off at the not-so-bright but early hour of 7:00 a.m., which also implies traffic in the vicinity might get a tad more congested than usual.
For anyone with the intent to dodge the bustle or simply has other places to be that Friday morning, considering an alternative route is probably a strategic move. The City's alert specifically advises allowing for extra travel time to navigate any golf-related gridlock.
The Wigwam Resort, conveniently ensconced within the City limits, is the locale for the golf classic, which is being held as a one-day event. It's not every day that you find a cannon as the starter's pistol at a sporting event, but then again, the Fighter Country Golf Classic isn't exactly your run-of-the-mill golf tournament. Details on the event can be found on Litchfield Park's website, just in case you feel like diving into the specifics or joining in.
