Playing For A Purpose
The Foundation Classic was established to become the marquee fundraising event for the 501(c)(3) of the Alabama – NW Florida PGA Section to benefit the programming and outreach the foundation provides for communities across the region.
Held every year in conjunction with the Alabama – NW Florida Golf Foundation, the Foundation Classic is a celebration that allows both community leaders and PGA Professionals to support an ongoing mission of positively impacting lives through the game of golf.
Storytelling
We love being able to reflect on all of our hard work over the past twelve months. We feel there is no better way of doing this than through the value of storytelling – the Foundation Classic provides the perfect platform to do just this. We hope to continue driving positive change through the game of golf in our Section.
We believe everyone has a unique story to tell. Whether you are just picking up the game or gunning for your third-straight club championship. These are the stories we care about – pretty soon all of our experiences, both big and small, make up a one big story. We are here to tell it.
Registration
Contact Eric Eshleman (eeshleman@ccbham.com) or Bart Rottier (brottier@pgahq.com) to reserve a team.
Presenting Sponsor
The Alabama-NW Florida Golf Foundation Classic is presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Silent Auction
One of our favorite traditions at the Foundation Classic, the silent auction is a great way to connect with our guests and show off some products special to both our Section and the game of golf. We are so grateful to our sponsors, PGA Professionals and friends of the game who donate countless products and keepsakes to help support our ongoing mission.
2023 Foundation Classic
The Alabama – NW Florida Golf Foundation hosted its Foundation Classic at the Country Club of Birmingham on November 13, 2023. The Foundation Classic was established to become the marquee fundraising event for the 501(c)(3) of the Alabama – NW Florida PGA Section to benefit the programming and outreach the foundation provides for communities across the region.
The event featured 14 teams of one Alabama – NW Florida PGA Professional and four Amateurs from across the Section. The winning team of Cody Cryer, Neil Graff, Bobby Greenawalt, Joe O’Brien, and MK Horton won with a score of 16-under par in the two Net Best-Ball Format.
The presenting sponsor, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, set up a bloody mary bar for the participants to enjoy before play. Participants were also gifted a Tito’s branded ball marker.
In addition to the fun round of golf at an excellent course, there was a silent auction where prizes were awarded that afternoon. Prizes included a Tito’s golf bag, Tito’s caddie cooler, a FootJoy package, a TaylorMade Stealth Driver, Billy Joel/Sting concert tickets, rounds of golf, and more.
Following the conclusion of the silent auction, there was a live auction of an E-Z-GO golf cart. We are so grateful to our sponsors, PGA Professionals, and friends of the game who donate countless products and keepsakes to help support our ongoing mission.
The mission of the Alabama – NW Florida Golf Foundation is to create life-changing opportunities for those who reside in the state of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle through community outreaches, programs, and initiatives the game of golf provides. The Foundation will accomplish this mission by supporting programs that grow the game while breaking down the barriers that discourage participation in the sport and business of golf.
The Section would like to extend its gratitude to Eric Eshleman and everyone at Country Club of Birmingham for hosting this wonderful event!
2023 Foundation Classic
@ Country Club of Birmingham
