Golf greases wheels for nonprofit agencies

Set of golf clubs: $1,000

Day of great golf on a private course: $4,000

Chance to help the nonprofit organization of your choice: priceless

Corporations are showing their softer side by sponsoring charity golf tournaments. These sponsorships are a huge draw for golfers and a boon for the nonprofit organizations that could not raise the needed funds without their help.

One of the largest fund-raising tournaments is the 11th annual Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic, benefiting Easter Seals of Colorado. Golfers will pack the Fort Collins Country Club June 2 to raise money for Easter Seals programs, which help provide opportunities for people with disabilities.…