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Colorado PGA REACH News
More Than $137,000 Raised in Support of Colorado PGA REACH Programs
The Colorado PGA REACH Foundation is all about helping others. The Mission Statement tells the story – “Making a positive difference in the lives of others through the game of golf.” We are well aware of the challenges many in our communities face, especially this year with the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why the Foundation continues its commitment to make a difference in the lives of our Youth, our Military and to make golf a more Diverse and Inclusive sport.
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Each year, Colorado PGA REACH is the benefactor of the charitable contributions raised at two golf tournaments – the Colorado PGA REACH Invitational and the Schomp BMW Cup. And, each year, we are humbled by the generosity of all that are involved – from the facilities that donate rounds of golf to be auctioned and the businesses that offer prizes to those that open their hearts and wallets to support the programs of the Foundation.
It is with extreme humility and great pride that we can announce unprecedented gross contributions of $137,233.04 to the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation. The REACH Invitational grossed $84,143.04 and the Schomp BMW Cup recorded a record-high contribution of $53,090.
“The record donations we received is a true testament to the generosity of the players who played in these events and who support golf,” comments Jim Hajek, PGA, Vice President of the Colorado PGA. “But even bigger than this is the great testament it shows to the confidence people have in the depth of the programs of the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation and their desire to support its continued work.”
In this crazy year we call 2020, the auctions took on a very different look. The REACH Invitational converted its entire event from the traditional silent and live auction format to a door-prize structure; while at the Schomp BMW Cup, the live auction remained but the Silent Auction was changed to a Closed-bid Auction.
“It is because of the partnerships that have been forged with many different groups that the Foundation can experience these successes,” says Eddie Ainsworth, PGA, CEO and Executive Director of the Colorado PGA. “I’d like to recognize our partnerships with Stuart Bruening, Southwest Greens; Allen Walters, AvidGolfer; Marc Steron, Shanahan’s Steakhouse; and Mark Pfingston, The Golf Club at Bear Dance; to name a few, and thank them for the part they play in making these events the successes they are.
“Thank you to everyone involved for giving us the opportunity to share with you the goals and accomplishments of Colorado PGA REACH,” concludes Ainsworth.
