Charity

Shivas Irons Society announces annual online fundraising auction

shivas-irons — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Each year this auction features opportunities to play golf at several of the world's most celebrated courses including a number of US Open and other amateur and professional major championship venues. read more

National Golf Club Challenge for the Help for Heroes charity

GaryPlayerGroup — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"It is our obligation to support those wounded heroes who have dedicated their lives to protecting ours. The National Golf Club Challenge is a meaningful opportunity," said Gary Player in support of the event. read more

Gary Player Invitational promises to offer competitive golf

GaryPlayerGroup — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"It is all about charity and fun during the week, but the competitiveness in us is always going to come out and we are always going to try and beat each other," said PGA Tour graduate Garth Mulroy. read more

Third Annual Patriot Golf Day raises more than $1.9 million

tammy@aldaycommunications.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"It is so rewarding to see that 569 children and/or spouses of those who have been killed or injured due to their military service are getting educational opportunities," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. read more

Gary Player Invitational enjoys a successful outing in China

GaryPlayerGroup — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"We are particularly excited about developing our charitable partnership in China, and being able to give AIDS orphans in Yunnan a better chance in life," said Marc Player, CEO of Black Knight International. read more

ANNIKA Foundation partners with SPARK Programs to help children

mattp@bzapr.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"As with golf, the best way to achieve a healthy lifestyle is to develop good habits and routines at a young age," said Sorenstam, who emphasized the unpaid, non-profit status of the SPARK partnership. read more

Gary Player Invitational announces celebrity names joining field

GaryPlayerGroup — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"I will need to impress Landi, especially with Gary Player, Angel Cabrera and Retief Goosen in the field," said South African rocker Ard Matthews, referring to his girlfriend, the SA model Landi Swanepoel. read more

Norma DiMarco Tee Up for Life event raises more than $330,000

awlkt2 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"I'm 71 years old, and I've seen way too many of my friends and family eaten up by this terrible disease," says Rich DiMarco, Chris' father, the Tee Up for Life tournament director and also a cancer survivor. read more

Skyline Country Club joins Wounded Warrior Project for event

lauramgaz — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Skyline Country Club is again joining the Wounded Warrior Project and the Tucson Community Cares Foundation to host the fourth annual charity golf tournament, Tee It Up for the Troops. read more

John Deere Classic announces charitable funds from tournament

tim — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"This year's charity total is all the more remarkable because it was achieved during difficult economic circumstances," said Clair Peterson, tournament director of the John Deere Classic. read more

PGA Professionals run in Marine Corps Marathon to raise funds

tim — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"What motivated us even more as we ran through our nation's capital was seeing fellow PGA Professionals joining us," said Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor, which was benefited by the event. read more

McGladrey Team Championship presents check to Special Olympics

tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"The McGladrey Team Championship is all about teamwork," said RSM McGladrey President C.E. Andrews. "That spirit of teamwork led us to name the Special Olympics golf program the official charity of our Championship." read more

Drive for the Game funds go to CT PGA Section Golf Foundation

tim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"We are very appreciative of the participating professionals of the Connecticut PGA Section," said Andrew Campbell, PGA Professional at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme, Conn., 2009 "Drive for the Game" campaign chairman. read more

SMT Golf offers discounts for donations via Golf for Food program

SMT Golf — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"I am proud to have figured out a way to help food panty shelves remain filled while taking care of the SMT customers and fans at the same time," said MIke Tait, the owner of SMT Golf. read more

The Littlest Golfer lends support to Kids Fore Kids Tournament

Jennifer Maurer — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Littlest Golfer was honored to be a tournament Silver Sponsor and sponsor for 4-year-old golfer Lexie Elliott. The company also provided Gavin Fitzgerald with a performance shirt for the big day. read more