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Annual Better Ball Invitational Golf Tournament

10th Annual Better Ball Invitational

The 10th Annual Better Ball Invitational was a huge success! Thanks to the committee, players, and 55 amazing sponsors, the event raised over $200,000.

Congratulations to first-place finishers Michael Puder and Warren Rustin!

 

Special thanks to the 2022 Golf Committee, whose efforts and dedication made this year’s event possible: Frank Bresnan, Sean Bresnan, Jeff Preston, Gary Pohrer, Joe LaRocca Jr., Joe Carron, Tom Frankel, and Ned Grace.

We are extremely grateful to all players and sponsors of this year’s tournament. Your generosity and enthusiasm for our mission ensures Adopt-A-Family can continue to provide safe, quality housing and meaningful support services to those in our community who need it most.

Winners:

1st Place: Michael Puder, Warren Rustin 

2nd Place: Gary Pohrer, Rob Surtees 

3rd Place: Sam Grace, Tim Mullen 

4th Place: Ned Grace, Damien Barr 

5th Place: Jeff Smith, Dennis Goldstein 

Longest Drive (Men): Conner Barry

Longest Drive (Women): Maureen Raihle 

 

Sponsors:  

NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP

THE MATTHEW & TRACY SMITH FOUNDATION

NDT DEVELOPMENT

PNC REAL ESTATE

FRANK & SEAN BRESNAN

MILES NADAL

DAVID LAMBERT

CHRISTINE & BOB STILLER

PRESS GANEY

THE AMG FOUNDATION

J. RAYMOND

ATLANTIC RETAIL

FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

GARY POHRER

THE KESSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION

SCHULMAN DEVELOPMENT

FIRST HORIZON FOUNDATION

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

STUART & SHELBY

A&M

MARSH & McLENNAN

REGIONS

CIBC

DUNAY MISKEL BACKMAN

WELLS FARGO

JLL

BERKADIA

CURTIS FAMILY FOUNDATION

RISK STRATEGIES / LAROCCA & ASSOCIATES

C. STEVEN DUNCKER

STANTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE TELESCO FAMILY FOUNDATION

DOUG & PEGGY BRIGGS

ANDY REDMOND

DOWBUILT

THE KYLE FRASER FOUNDATION

GUARDIAN

LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP

COMITER SINGER BASEMAN & BRAUN

TD BANK

FINEMARK

GUNSTER

EASTWIND DEVELOPMENT

CENTENNIAL BANK

BARRY OBLIO WISH

MICHAEL CROSBY

SEAN DUNNE

RAY CELEDINAS

MUTUAL OF OMAHA

STRATUS

SCOTT GOLDSMITH

RANDY TULEPAN

MICHAEL SELVERIAN

DENNIS CARSON

CASEY ROSEN

2021 Better Ball Invitational 

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After two years of being apart,  Adopt-A-Family’s Ninth Annual Better Ball Invitational made a triumphant return to Banyan Cay Resort & Golf in West Palm Beach on May 7.

Thanks to our players and event sponsors, this year’s Better Ball Invitational event raised over $200,000 – our most successful tournament to date.

The event was a much-needed return to normalcy as last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic. It certainly felt like “old” times as participants gathered to enjoy a beautiful day of golf, picturesque views, and delightful fare. In all, twenty-four foursomes played in a better ball of the twosome format, and Alan Somerstein & Eric Boritz took first place.

This Better Ball tournament would not have been possible without the hard work of our golf committee: Frank Bresnan, Sean Bresnan, Joe Carron, Tom Frankel, Ned Grace, Joe LaRocca, Jr., Gary Pohrer, and Jeff Preston.

We congratulate all the winners and thank all the sponsors. We look forward to next year’s 10th Annual Better Ball Invitational!

Congratulations to all the winners:  

1st place: Alan Somerstein & Eric Boritz

2nd place: Gerry Greenspoon & Ira Marcus

3rd place: Bill Johnson & Chris Schmitz

4th place: Jeff Preston & Hampton Beebe

5th place: RJ Gray & Scott Collins

Longest Drive Men: Rob Surtees

Longest Drive Women: Judy Backstrom

Closest to the Pin Men: Joe Carron & Dan Lynch

Closest to the Pin Women: Judy Backstrom

All photos by Tracey Benson Photography

 

We thank our sponsors:

Tournament Sponsors

Steve & Andrea Wynn

Frank & Sean Bresnan

Michele & Howard Kessler

David Lambert

NorthAmerican Development Group

Lunch Sponsors

The AMG Foundation

Florida Crystals

Greenspoon Marder LLP

Katz Barron

JLL

Myers Auto Group

Press Ganey

Cocktail Hour Sponsors

Atlantic Retail

Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC

Bob & Christine Stiller

Kolter

PNC Real Estate

UKG

Dinner Sponsors

Steven Duncker

Linda A. Gary Real Estate

Blue Cross Blue Shield

IBERIABANK | First Horizon

Stuart & Shelby Development

Forecaddie Sponsors

Mutual of Omaha

Regions Financial Corporation

Golf Cart Sponsor

Raymond Construction Corp.

Golf Ball Sponsors

Dunay, Miskel and Backman LLP

Marsh McLennan

Newmark Group Inc.

Wells Fargo & Company

Halfway House Sponsors

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

First Republic Bank

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Peter Gerhard

Signage Sponsor

LaRocca and Associates, Inc.

Closest to the Pin

Tim & Bridget Moran

Sterling Organization

Longest Drive-Women

Lincoln Financial Group

Penny Heller

Longest Drive-Men

Dan Stanton

Dom Telesco

Elizabeth DeWoody – Compass

Related Companies

Hole Sponsors

Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP

Concord Wilshire

Cushman & Wakefield

Eastwind Development

Gunster

Kanga Property Management

Michael J. Selverian

Alan & Christine Curtis

Barry Wish

Mike & Jacki Crosby

Sydney Kohl

Dorothy Kohl

NDT Development LLC

Rendina

Siguler Guff

Spina O’Rourke + Partners

TD Bank, N.A.

Waypoint Residential

WGI

Eagle Club

City National Bank

Dennis Carson

Brett Overman

Scott Goldsmith

Alex Monul

Eastdil Secured

Kitchen

2020 Better Ball Invitational

Each spring, we begin preparing for our Annual Better Ball Invitational, and 2020 was no exception. Like so many events worldwide, our golf tournament did not take place this spring due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Row of golf cartsWe know how much you look forward to this tournament and appreciate all you do each year to make it a success. As an agency, we also look forward to it; not only because of the funds raised but because we get to spend time with such an amazing and energetic group of Adopt-A-Family supporters.

On behalf of our board, clients, and staff, thank you for your understanding, trust, and continued support. We are grateful for your involvement year after year. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of families in need. To those of you who have contributed despite the cancellation, thank you so much. This is a tremendous support to our agency’s ability to respond to the rising need in our community.

If you are interested in learning how you can help Adopt-A-Family during these uncertain times, please contact Layren Calvo at (561) 253-1361 X1120 or lcalvo@aafpbc.org

We hope that you and your family remain safe and healthy and thank you again for supporting our mission.

 

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2019 Tournament Recap 

On May 3, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. held its Eighth Annual Better Ball Invitational at Banyan Cay Resort & Golf in West Palm Beach. 96 players enjoyed an afternoon of lunch, picturesque golf views, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an award ceremony to wrap up the festivities. The tournament was filled with comradery and commitment and raised over $150,000 in support of the agency’s core programs.

Guests posing for a picture at the Better Ball InvitationalThe Golf Committee went above and beyond to ensure the event’s success, and we are grateful for their dedication and support. Special thanks to each player, our generous sponsors, and the fantastic team at Banyan Cay who made this event possible, despite the unpredictable FL weather.

Congratulations to the tournament committee – Frank Bresnan, Sean Bresnan, Joe Carron, Tom Frankel, Ned Grace, Joe LaRocca Jr., Gary Pohrer, Jeff Preston, and CEO Matt Constantine. Because of your efforts, Palm Beach County families will have support on their journey to self-sufficiency

2019 Tournament Committee: Frank Bresnan, Sean Bresnan, Joe Carron, Tom Frankel, Ned Grace, Joe LaRocca Jr., Gary Pohrer, Jeff Preston, and CEO Matt Constantine.

Guests posing for a picture at the Better Ball Invitational