CORAL SPRINGS, FL -TPC Eagle Trace has once again conducted fundraising for Birdies for the Brave homefront groups that directly serve military men and women and their families. The recently hosted charity Golf Tournament, held at TPC Eagle Trace in Coral Springs, FL. took place on October 24th and 25th, 2010. The event is part of Birdies for the Brave national military outreach program supporting the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Birdies for the Brave is a primary element of Heritage Golf Group’s philanthropic endeavors.
TPC Eagle Trace hosted a silent auction on Sunday, October 24th, followed by the charity Golf Tournament on Monday, October 25th, which culminated with a lunch & awards ceremony following play, raising over $36,000. TPC Eagle Trace’s Birdies for the Brave event featured keynote speaker Master Chief Harold Overdown, on behalf of the Naval Warfare Foundation, as well as the 4th Anglico from West Palm Beach, Florida provided the Color Guard.
“TPC Eagle Trace continues to be a proud sponsor of Birdies for the Brave. Through the support and contributions of our entire community, this year’s event has raised a record setting amount, surpassing all prior year net proceeds for TPC Eagle Trace,” said Bob Holzman, General Manager of TPC Eagle Trace. “Together, we can help make a difference in the lives of U.S. troops who selflessly put their lives on the line everyday so that all Americans may enjoy the privileges of freedom.”
Heritage Golf Group’s collection of premier clubs nationwide will continue to raise funds throughout 2010, during nine charity golf tournaments, silent auctions, and accompanying fundraising activities. 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 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.
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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