PPF Golf Classic
The Pro Players Golf Classic is an annual event that raises funds to help support our mission, and it also marks the inception of the Pro Players Foundation. The golf classic began as an effort to assist Robert Hodges, a decorated police veteran who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Local business and community leaders and current and retired professional athletes, teamed up to host a golf tournament to raise funds for Hodges' son. The event drew support from athletes from the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA as well as from the community as a whole. The success of this event and the partnership between the athletes and the community helped inspire the formation of the Foundation as an ongoing entity dedicated to assisting those in need.
The event typically pairs an athlete with a foursome in an 18 hole, shotgun start format. Participants are treated to a premier gift salon that provides each golfer with a selection of luxury golf items from brands such as Titleist, Footjoy, Calloway, Under Armour, and Nike. The day begins with lunch on the course and ends with a dinner and awards banquet where the Pro Players Cup is given to the professional sports league whose team members attain the best overall average score. The event also has garnered acclaim for the Party Hole, hosted by Hilton and Copeland's Restaurant, which features a complimentary bar, cigars and Cajun inspired appetizers. Unique contests and raffle prizes round out the day's experience and ensures that participants enjoy a day of golf while providing much needed support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
