8th Annual ForeHOPE Pro-Am Golf Tournament

MAY 18, 2015 PGA PRO TOUR ENDORSED FOREHOPE GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTED IN OVER $1.1M ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR BROWARD’S HOMELESS FAMILIES & VETS

The much anticipated 8th Annual ForeHOPE Pro-Am Golf Tournament kicked off its festivities with an exclusive PGA Pairing Party hosted by the new Auberge Beach Residence and Spa, tournament Presenting Sponsor.

Held in the beautiful Auberge sales gallery, invited guests got to mingle with a variety of pro golfers and enjoy curated wines while listening to the Symphony of the America. Title Sponsors, Moss & Associates and The Florida Panthers, including their mascot, Stanley C. Panther, were on hand to welcome guests and address those gathered about the topic of community and giving back. The night was capped with pro golfers being randomly paired with teams for the following day’s tournament.

ForeHOPE strives to rally the business, civic and faith community around the cause of family and veteran homelessness in Broward County with proceeds benefitting those served through HOPE South Florida. Under the direction of tournament committee chair Brent Campbell, COO of Hard Rock Energy, and Andy Mitchell, President of The Fairwinds Group, the annual ForeHOPE Golf Tournament raised $230,000 for family and veteran housing initiatives! The dollars raised from the tournament resulted in an economic impact of over $1.1 Million dollars and will end homelessness for over 75 family and Veteran households this year.

Achieving a much-coveted endorsement by the PGA Pro Tour, ForeHOPE was hosted by Fort Lauderdale native and PGA winning tour player, Guy Boros. Michael Bradley, of the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour, and long-time supporter, Denis Watson, PGA Tour and Championship Tour, led the tournament day-of. For the fourth year, PGA Pro Tour guests were paired with each foursome in this intimate 18-hole best ball scramble held at the beautiful Coral Ridge Country Club.

Notable Guests of party and tournament: Guy Boros, PGA Golfer and Host; Jack Seiler, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale; Robert L MicKinzie, Vice Mayor of Fort Lauderdale; Chip LaMarca, Broward County Commissioner; Romney Rogers, City Commissioner of Fort Lauderdale; Bruce Roberts, City Commissioner of Fort Lauderdale; Andy Mitchell, The Fairwinds Group; Patrick Campbell, Vice President, The Related Group; Brent Campbell, COO, Hard Rock Energy, ForeHOPE Committee Chair

ABOUT HOPE SOUTH FLORIDA
HOPE South Florida has provided hope for homeless and hurting families through housing solutions and support services in Broward for over 20 years. Hope South Florida, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation and is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

More info can be found at www.hopesouthflorida.org or by calling 954.566.2311.