AUBURN – The Auburn Public Library’s Golf Committee announces the third annual Carnegie Cup Challenge Golf Tournament to be held Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Martindale Country Club.

Co-Chairs Dan Goff and Mary Curtis announce that renowned author James Dodson will play in this year’s event. Dodson has won several Golf Writers of America Awards for his columns in Golf Magazine, for whom he has worked almost two decades.

His books, “Final Rounds” and “Faithful Travelers,” are best sellers and are being produced for film. Dodson also wrote “A Golfer’s Life,” the autobiography of Arnold Palmer, “Dewsweepers” and “The Road to Somewhere.”

His most current work, the authorized biography of Ben Hogan titled “Ben Hogan: An American Life,” will be a gift from the Golf Committee to those participating in the tournament.

Dodson’s career also includes several major writing awards, helping to design the Links at Highland Green in Topsham and developing a playing handicap of 5.6.

Registration will begin at 9a.m. with a shot gun start at 10. Lunch will be provided as well as afternoon hors d’oeuvres. Registration forms are available by calling Julie Orne at the library’s new location at the Auburn Mall 782-3191, ext 34.