Golf Fore the Good

Charity Events and Golf Benefit Tournaments

2nd Annual Raising Funds 4 Raising Kids Charity Golf Classic

One in four children grows up not knowing how to read. La Paloma Academy wants to combat this; their goal this year is to purchase a new reading curriculum and the necessary materials for the students. read more

Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater at Reynolds Plantation charity event

"The Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater is a fantastic event," said Alabama head coach Nick Saban. "They did an outstanding job of making it a first-class event and we really enjoyed being a part of the tournament." read more

Dataw Island Club announces a successful Santa Claus Open Day

"Hosting charity outings such as this is a positive way to help the community and to assist those who are sacrificing for our freedoms," said Silvia Lalinde, director of membership and marketing of Dataw Island Club. read more

Dataw Island Club announces Wounded Warrior charity donation

Representatives from Dataw Island Club announced that a recent golf tournament held on the island to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project raised more than $10,000. The tournament was sponsored by Dataw Island residents and the local Beaufort, S.C. chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. read more

Deutsche Bank Championship generates amount in charitable funds

"Nothing is more gratifying for us than yet another record year of charitable contributions," said Seth Waugh, CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas. "We are proud to support these organizations." read more

Tempus Resorts presents American Cancer Society with donation

"We are proud of our company's commitment to community service, and we look forward to continuing our support of the American Cancer Society," said Roger Farwell, President & CEO of Tempus Resorts International. read more

Golf Town's 'Chips In' charitable giving campaign makes donations

"The 'Chips In' initiative allows us to really localize our giving and focus on the organizations that matter most in each community," said Stephen Bebis, President and CEO of Golf Town. read more

Annual Patriot Golf Day benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation

"Once again, America has come together for Patriot Golf Day, a campaign that is a perfect match for those who love both our country and the game of golf," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. read more

The Goadsters Webshoppe and TeeMeOff support children's causes

Bob and Nancy Goad launched TeeMeOff, an all-in-one golf webstore and TravelProducts2Go; the proceeds of these sites go back to the community projects that the Goads are setting up. read more

Lookaway Golf Club tournament benefits First Tee of Philadelphia

"We are truly grateful for Lookaway's generosity, and equally important, we appreciate how the Lookaway tournament created a model of what can be done," said Jay Sigel, President of The First Tee of Philadelphia. read more

EWGA Foundation announces launch of online auction fundraiser

"Programs such as our Women On Par™ scholarship and Drive for Dreams initiatives demonstrate our on-going commitment," said Sandy Cross, president of the EWGA Foundation Board of Directors. read more

Caps Care Classic charity golf tournament tops $1 million mark

"The money this event has raised will help kids today and in the future - with world-class care and cutting-edge research," said Pam King Sams, vice president for development at Children's National. read more

12th Annual Marriott Southern Arizona Golf Invitational prepares

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children's Miracle Network/Tucson Medical Center Foundation, Tucson Conquistadors, and the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Autism Society of America. read more

Skyline Country Club announces Tee It Up for the Troops event

To kick off the event, Skyline Country Club will host a breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. The Opening Ceremony will follow at 8 a.m. with a full Military Honor Guard to post colors at the driving range. read more

Waggle Room and Golf News Net unveil charity golf auction program

"Everyone involved will benefit from this new program. I hope that many golf equipment manufacturers and retailers will sign on and join us in this critical effort,"
said Ryan Ballengee, Waggle Room editor. read more

Other Golf Events

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AGCP - Roundtable praised as success by industry professionals

The Association of Golf Clubfitting Professional organized 5 days of the finest in educational opportunities possible for the members attending the 3rd Annual AGCP Roundtable Educational Seminars. read more

"Survive and thrive is the motto of this year's IPAC Custom Fit Center" said Mike Dickerson, IPAC President. "By offering a first rate custom fitting center with excellent service, your business is guaranteed to grow." read more

Sorenstam attended the University of Arizona as an undergraduate student during the fall of 1990. While at the University, she was a member of the University of Arizona Women's golf team. read more

"The Orlando show is an important part of how we begin the new year. It is a great venue for us to reconnect with our customers and hear from retailers face to face." states Champ President Harris MacNeill. read more

"Design is just one of the many exciting aspects of our Fall collection. We're very pleased by the depth and breadth of our offering," said Brian Thompson, vice president of sales. "We're showcasing our passion." read more

"Our exhibitors realize times are tough but they also know golfers will keep the game a part of their lives," said Carolyn Alt, West Michigan Golf Show Manager. "And the Golf Show is an ideal place." read more

"Our exhibitors realize times are tough but they also know golfers will keep the game a part of their lives," said Show Manager Carolyn Alt. "And the Golf Show is an ideal place to find affordable golf." read more

"We're excited to have one of the most respected names in golf," said Chase Peckham, associate publisher. "With his commitment to quality and excellence, Gary Player symbolizes the best of the golf industry." read more

The largest industry demo event in North America features a packed schedule of special events, demonstrations, contests and prizes, plus the first Outdoor New Product Preview & Demo Area. read more

"The portable hitting bays are the future to exposing golf to the public. Capturing a built-in sports-minded audience was a key to the night's success," aid Tennessee PGA Section Tournament Director Todd Havron. read more

"The Summit achieved its goals of providing a venue for the PGA teaching professional to improve his or her ability and enhance their value with their clients," said Brad Sullivan, PGA senior director of member programs. read more

"Get Golf Ready is a nationally branded program that takes the best practices of introducing and teaching the game but with some added components," said M.G. Orender, PGA Past President. read more

"Now more than ever, the PGA Show takes on a greater role as a catalyst for golf business in 2009," said PGA Golf Shows Group Vice President & General Manager Ed Several. read more

The Third Annual Jamaica Invitational presented by NIKE Golf gets underway this week. The 54-hole championship features Pro-Am teams from the United States and Europe. Players will compete on two of Jamaica's best golf courses, Cinnamon Hill and The White Witch. read more

Graphite Design's full line of products will displayed at the show and demo day. Attendees will have the opportunity to check out the latest products including the new AURA, YSQst, and Tour AD EV shafts. read more