Event Proceeds to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Youth Development Programs Professional Athlete Bobby Bradley to Play in the Tournament
Who/What: Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is hosting its 52nd Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo. The tournament offers the chance to play for fun or at a competitive level. Former MLB baseball player and champion World Long Drive competitor, Bobby Bradley, will play in the golf tournament.
Participants will engage in an enjoyable golf experience, in addition to raising funds for the Clubs’ youth development programs, which offer affordable after-school and summer programs that nurture, engage and support academic progress. This year’s event is expected to raise more than $100,000 for the Club’s programs.
Members of the Golf Classic committee are Howard Master, Anthony Lopez, Clint Gulley, Ben Walker, Fred Rebozo, Alex Quevedo, Tom Portal, Javier Portal, and Special Events Chair, Olga Guilarte. Sponsors of the event are Carmen Rebozo Foundation, Publix Charities, Performance Team Sports, Ocean Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, Bermont Advisory Group, McDonald’s/LCL Food Services, CCU, Tasco, Gullco Enterprises, Inc., ELLER-ITO, Charter America Holidings, Inc., SunTrust, USI Insurance Services, FPL, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, FIJI Water, JUSTIN Vineyard and Winery, Landmark Vineyard, JNSQ, and Biscayne Bay Brewing Company. Tee sponsors include Weiss Serota Helfman, Argo Management, Humana, Florida Safeguard, Durée & Company, GMS Group, Geico and HR Construction.
Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and lunch will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. The daylong tournament will begin with a putting contest from 11:15–11:45 a.m. The shotgun start will immediately follow at noon.
All golfers will receive a commemorative golf shirt, umbrella and golf balls plus complimentary parking, green fees, cart, range balls and lunch. After the tournament, guests will enjoy dinner during the awards banquet and ceremony. Golfers are encouraged to take part in activities and games throughout the day.
Immediately following the tournament, the day will conclude with a dinner and raffle at 5:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a delectable buffet-style dinner, cocktails, a raffle and silent auction featuring prizes such as gift baskets, vacations and spa packages. Guests are asked to adhere to the country club casual dress code.
When: Monday, March 18, 201910:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Where: Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club13610 Deering Bay Dr. Coral Gables, FL 33158
How: Sponsorship/underwriting opportunities are available, ranging from $250 to $25,000. Underwriting opportunities are available from $500 to $2,000. A Tee Hole Sign Sponsorship is available for $250.
Registration fees are $1,600 for a foursome. The admission price for dinner only is $100 per person.
For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, or to reserve a foursome, individual golfer or purchase dinner only tickets, please contact Arlene Peterson at (305) 446-9910, or email apeterson@bgcmia.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org.
