Underscoring the PGA Tour’s giving-back mission, the tournament that will take place at TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton on Monday, Aug. 20, will help to raise funds for America Supports You (ASY), a nationwide homefront program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that recognizes citizen support for military men and women and communicates that support to members of the Armed Forces at home and abroad.
ASY support activities will include shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a guest speaker program, silent auction and BBQ lunch for the golfers at 1 p.m.
The cost is $200 per golfer and includes cart fees, green fees and the BBQ lunch. Proceeds raised at Jasna Polana, as well as 20 other TPCs across the country, will benefit six outstanding ASY nonprofit groups that directly serve men and women in uniform and their families:
Homes For Our Troops, supported by Tour player Phil Mickelson, adapts or builds new homes designed for military men and women returning to America with serious injuries and disabilities.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation, also supported by Mr. Mickelson, provides free college scholarships and educational counseling to the children of Special Operations personnel lost in performance of their duty.
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, supported by Tour player Rory Sabbatini, serves the families of military personnel lost in performance of their duty.
Naval Special Warfare Foundation, supported by Tour player Jerry Kelly, provides educational and motivational support and promotes health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare community.
Wounded Warrior Project, supported by Tour player Frank Lickliter, provides unique, direct programs and services to meet the specialized needs of severely injured service men and women.
Operation Homefront, supported by Tour player Corey Pavin, provides emergency assistance and morale to the troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home.
The TPC Jasna Polana is located at 8 Lawrenceville Road, Princeton. To participate in the America Supports You event or for more information, call (609) 688-0500.
On the Web: www.tpcatjasnapolana.com.
