Thanks to the Henry House Foundation and Ben Hogan Foundation for their support in running the White Hot Nights Gala at Mira Vista CC and Ben Hogan Invitational at Shady Oaks Country Club. The organizations partnered together for the second year to raise money for The First Tee of Fort Worth's Ben Hogan Learning Center at Rockwood Golf Course. Highlights of the evening were the 3 Dan Dunn original paintings, which were auctioned off for more than $58,000 combined, and singer/songwriter Pat Green's auction of his guitar and a private in-home concert for $31,000!!
The golf invitational was a great event and the amateurs and professionals competed for the "Hogan Hands" trophy. The pro competition featured J.J. Henry and 11 other local PGA Tour professionals in a unique best ball format. Cain Rocha and Sara Posey spoke about The First Tee at the Gala and 12 of our students served as walking scorers for the pro competition.
Pro-Am Report
A full field of 120 players and local golf professionals competed in the 5th Annual Pro-Am on October 8th. Although no one won the 15,000 hole in one prize, we did raise over $9,000 for our program. We thank all of the players, sponsors, in-kind donors. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors - Yamaha Golf Cars and Fred Reynolds and Associates. We are also very appreciative of Lone Star Charity Auctions for running our silent auction and long drive hole. Special thanks as well to Carol and Adam Siegel and Unifirst for providing wonderful food!! Thanks to the City of Fort Worth Golf Division for their fantastic partnership and support of this event.
