SAN DIEGO, CA – Heritage Golf Group’s continued commitment to making a positive impact in the community continued on August 9, 2010 at TPC Michigan in Dearborn. TPC Michigan hosted a charity Golf Tournament to raise funds for Birdies for the Brave homefront groups. Birdies for the Brave is a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that generates financial support for our military and their families, and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces, both at home and abroad. Birdies for the Brave is a primary element of Heritage Golf Group’s philanthropic endeavors.
TPC Michigan hosted the Birdies for the Brave Golf Tournament on Monday, August 9th, which culminated with a dinner, silent auction & awards banquet following play, raising $17,000. Funds will continue to be raised throughout 2010 during nine charity golf tournaments, silent auctions, and accompanying fundraising activities conducted at Heritage Golf Group’s collection of premier clubs nationwide. Since 2007, Heritage Golf Group has held twenty-one Birdies for the Brave golf tournaments with accompanying auction galas, which raised over $900,000.
Proceeds from these events will benefit eight military homefront groups that are are supported by PGA TOUR players, including: Homes For Our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation supported by Phil Mickelson; Wounded Warrior Project supported by TOUR players Nick Watney, Boo Weekley, Jason Gore & Frank Lickliter II; Operation Homefront supported by TOUR player Corey Pavin; Naval Special Warfare Foundation supported by TOUR players Jerry Kelly, Frank Lickliter II & Vijay Singh; Military Warriors Support Foundation supported by TOUR player Ted Purdy; Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and United Through Reading supported by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini.
“TPC Michigan is a proud sponsor of Birdies for the Brave. We are happy to give back to the men and women of the armed forces who have given us so much,” said Lee Woodruff, General Manager of TPC Michigan. “We appreciate the contributions from our entire community, who joined us in thanking our troops for the many sacrifices they make on our behalf.”
About Heritage Golf Group
Heritage Golf Group (www.heritagegolfgroup.com) began in 1999 with funding provided by the private equity firm, GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC. Since then, the company has grown an impressive portfolio of private and resort golf clubs around the country. The Heritage portfolio represents some of the most well-known and acclaimed properties spanning Texas, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company, led by Bob Husband, President and CEO, distinguishes itself through its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service.
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