It looks like Republicans in the Upstate are pimping out politicians to help raise money for next year's races, via a golf tournament:

The Spartanburg and Greenville Republican Parties are joining forces to conduct a GOP Golf Tournament, Monday, Oct. 26, at River Falls Plantation with registration at 8 a.m. and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The Captains Choice format provides you the opportunity to pair up with a politician.

NOW YOU CAN BUY A POLITICIAN

A three-person team can pay for the politician. A drawing will be held just before the shotgun start.

You are buying one legally and you’ll have his ear for more than four hours.

Cost per four man team is $1,300 including two Mulligans and one Red Tee per player. The tournament includes an awards luncheon including special awards, prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin and four par-three hole-in-one prizes.

If you have any questions, please contact team chair: berryponder@bellsouth.net.

We were informed that Mr. Ponder may look like that guy in Caddyshack, but we also have it on good authority that this event is one you don't want to miss.

Remember - if you'd like to sign up for the event, go to http://www.gopupstategolftournament.com/

With a month to go before the event, now seems like a good time to get signed up.