Chapter Directors Marina Alex and John Hahn, with his wife Kaitlyn, kicked off the “Challenge” this year and played at Palm Beach Par 3 and raised $2,845 in just one day.
Morgan Jewell, head professional at Floridian National Golf Club and a Treasure Coast Chapter Director proposed the idea of inviting his fellow golf professionals to play the “Challenge” on Floridian National’s The Harmon, a nine-hole par-3 course. Other club professionals and staff also played the “Challenge” at Jupiter Country Club.
The following clubs and staff participated this year and have raised a total of $112,241 for our children and veterans:
BallenIsles- $22,440, Ryan Walls and Jeff Fitzherbert
Trump Jupiter- $20,849, John Ebmeyer
Admirals Cove- $13,961, Chas Golibart and Will Coleman
The Bear’s Club- $12,868, Ryan Fountain
Bear Lakes- $10,460, Jimmy Gascoigone and Ryan Crowley
The Preserve at Ironhorse- $6,617, Maddox Morneaux
Jonathan’s Landing- $3,825, Paige Golibart
Broken Sound- $3,353, Rick Sutton
Matt Cahill from Seminole, Mason Colling from Lost City and Jared Chipley from Banyan Cay also played and raised a total of $6,791.
In their annual battle, Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta raised $5,924 and crushed our Director of Program Development Emily Valentine, who did raise an impressive $2,467.
Former Chapter Director and Treasurer, Mitch Stump, is currently on the shelf from playing golf but promises to hit 100 putts this year!
“This funding changes lives in our community,” said Chapter President Bobby Hendel. “We can reach more students of diversity and more females, award more college scholarships, buy more teaching supplies, train more coaches, continue to upgrade our golf facility and so much more. The impact is incredible for this year and next.”
For every $100 donated, donors will be entered to win a 3-night stay at the Lodge at Pebble Beach (includes two Garden View rooms) and a foursome to play one round at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. The prize package also includes $1,500 towards airfare, trip expenses, etc. Certain restrictions apply. Drawing to be held February 27, 2023. Winner will book their trip directly with Pebble Beach Resorts. The winning certificate does not expire, and the golf and room rates are valid for one year. For example: $300 donation = 3 chances to win.
Ready to play? We have playing opportunities open in October. Please contact Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta at [email protected] or 561-307-4060.
Ready to donate? Please support these folks crazy enough to play 100 holes in one day to support our mission and programs. Please visit our donation page for a secure tax-deductible contribution.