The Nationwide Tour’s seventh BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs tournament raised a record $2,021,325 for 20 upstate and western North Carolina charities.
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2007 BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs Golf Tournament Breaks Own Record for Charitable Giving and Sets Nationwide Tour Mark Tournament raises more than $2 million
South Carolina Charities Inc. announces that the charitable earnings raised at this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs tournament will exceed $2 million. That total eclipses all past years and represents a three-fold increase in the average annual charitable proceeds of $616,000 since the tournament began in 2001.
The LPGA Foundation receives $1 million gift from Dolores Hope
The Ladies Professional Golf Association Foundation announces the receipt of a $1 million gift from Dolores Hope, wife of the late entertainer Bob Hope. It is the largest single gift bestowed to the LPGA Foundation since its creation in 1991.
Cobra Golf founder continues service on Advisory Council
Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf and former Australia Amateur golf champion, contributes $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Kim makes $100,000 donation to aid victims of Greensburg, Kan., tornado
Mi Hyun Kim, an eight-time winner on the LPGA and champion of last week’s SemGroup Championship will donate $100,000 of her winner’s paycheck ($210,000) to the United Way Greensburg Disaster Fund to aid the victims of the tornado that destroyed the Kansas town last weekend.
NCGA Foundation Awards $145,000 in Grants
The Northern California Golf Association Foundation awarded more than $145,000 in 2007 to organizations and programs that teach life skills and values through the game of golf.
The Golfer’s Footprint Inc. raises funds for Arnie’s Army at Haggin Oaks Golf Expo
The Golfer’s Footprint Inc. will exhibit at Haggin Oaks Golf Expo in Sacramento, Calif., April 27-29, to raise funds for Arnie’s Army Battles Prostate Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The Golfer's Footprint Inc. raises funds for Arnie's Army at Haggin Oaks Golf Expo
The Golfer’s Footprint Inc. will exhibit at Haggin Oaks Golf Expo in Sacramento, Calif., April 27-29, to raise funds for Arnie’s Army Battles Prostate Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
ADT Championship presents checks to the United Way, First Baptist Church and the Children’s Place at Home Safe
The ADT Championship, held in West Palm Beach, Fla., presents donations to three local charities – the United Way of Palm Beach County, the First Baptist Church and the Children’s Place at Home Safe Foundation.
ADT Championship presents checks to the United Way, First Baptist Church and the Children's Place at Home Safe
The ADT Championship, held in West Palm Beach, Fla., presents donations to three local charities – the United Way of Palm Beach County, the First Baptist Church and the Children’s Place at Home Safe Foundation.
Breningmeyer to serve as Deere’s representative on Advisory Council
John Deere Golf and Turf One Source has contributed $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Breningmeyer to serve as Deere's representative on Advisory Council
John Deere Golf and Turf One Source has contributed $100,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Phil Mickelson continues support of Katrina relief
The Phil and Amy Mickelson Charitable Foundation will make a third annual contribution of $250,000 this year in its continued support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
Sybase Classic Names 2007 Official Charities
Tournament officials for the Sybase Classic announce that the St. Joseph’s Healthcare System Inc. and the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc. are the 2007 tournament beneficiaries.
Birdies For Charity Aims To Raise $3 Million For Participating Charities In 2007
The John Deere Classic Birdies for Charity program will attempt to raise $3 million on behalf of its participating charities in 2007. This year, the John Deere Classic will introduce the new Birdies for Charity Fund, which will provide an annual 10 percent bonus match to every charity that participates in the program.
Buick Open Announces A Record Donation To Southeastern Michigan Charities
The Buick Open donates a record $832,000 to southeastern Michigan charities from proceeds raised through the 2006 tournament.
Golf with Geoff Ogilvy to be auctioned @ Reach for the Rainbow’s 10th Annual BMW Ultimate Golf Challenge, presented by Teranet
A round of golf with reigning U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy will be auctioned at the 10th BMW Ultimate Golf Challenge, which benefits Reach for the Rainbow, April 24-26 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Golf with Geoff Ogilvy to be auctioned @ Reach for the Rainbow's 10th Annual BMW Ultimate Golf Challenge, presented by Teranet
A round of golf with reigning U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy will be auctioned at the 10th BMW Ultimate Golf Challenge, which benefits Reach for the Rainbow, April 24-26 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Nationwide Tour Announces 2006 Charity Of The Year And Volunteer Of The Year
The Nationwide Tour selects Rochester Golf Charities of Minnesota, the host organization for the Showdown at Somerby, as its 2006 Charity of the Year and Oran Culberson of the Knoxville Open as 2006 Volunteer of the Year.
Daphne’s Headcovers Supports Pancreatic Cancer Research with New Hope Dolphin Headcovers
Daphne’s Headcovers releases a new design — the Hope Purple Dolphin — and will donate a portion of sales proceeds to assist the SLB Foundation of Hope, which supports pancreatic cancer research.