NORTHFIELD - The 15th annual Golf Fore Kids Tournament held Sept. 29 at Atlantic City Country Club brought together community leaders, sponsors and golf enthusiasts. The event, presented by South Jersey Gas, netted $70,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City to sustain transformative programs for children and teens in the region.
“Behind the Blue Door at the Boys & Girls Club, lives are being changed every single day,” BGCAC CEO Tracey Triniwell said. “This tournament allows us to continue offering the safe spaces, supportive mentors and essential programs that empower our members to reach their greatest potential.”
Golfers enjoyed a day on one of America’s oldest and most prestigious courses, complete with contests, a silent auction, prizes, hole-in-once contest and a premier swag bag. Following play, golfers enjoyed a cocktail reception and an awards dinner.
As part of its ongoing partnership with BGCAC, Atlantic City Country Club provides golf lessons for young people, encouraging confidence both on and off the course.
That spirit of community carried through to the tournament’s competition, where top honors at this year’s tournament went to the team from Herman Goldner Co., Inc. -- Greg Graziano, Russell Short, Al Parker, and Justin Cohen -- who claimed first place overall. Individual accolades included Andrew Borowski for Closest to the Pin, Bernadette Cummings for Longest Drive (Women), and Carson Sevigny for Longest Drive (Men).
The funds raised will support the Boys & Girls Club’s health and well-being programs, including nutrition education, mental health supports through Family Empowerment Associates, and physical fitness programming that strengthen healthy habits from a young age.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City or to get involved with future events, visit www.acbgc.org, or contact Director of Resource Development Sharon D’Angio at [email protected] or 609-347-2697, ext. 105.
