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
FRANK & SEAN BRESNAN
MILES NADAL
DAVID LAMBERT
CHRISTINE & BOB STILLER
A&M
RISK STRATEGIES / LAROCCA & ASSOCIATES
C. STEVEN DUNCKER
THE TELESCO FAMILY FOUNDATION
DOUG & PEGGY BRIGGS
ANDY REDMOND
THE KYLE FRASER FOUNDATION
COMITER SINGER BASEMAN & BRAUN
BARRY OBLIO WISH
MICHAEL CROSBY
SEAN DUNNE
RAY CELEDINAS
SCOTT GOLDSMITH
RANDY TULEPAN
MICHAEL SELVERIAN
DENNIS CARSON
CASEY ROSEN
2021 Better Ball Invitational
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
Cocktail Hour Sponsors
Bob & Christine Stiller
Dinner Sponsors
Steven Duncker
Forecaddie Sponsors
Golf Cart Sponsor
Golf Ball Sponsors
Halfway House Sponsors
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Peter Gerhard
Signage Sponsor
Closest to the Pin
Tim & Bridget Moran
Longest Drive-Women
Penny Heller
Longest Drive-Men
Dan Stanton
Dom Telesco
Hole Sponsors
Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP
Michael J. Selverian
Alan & Christine Curtis
Barry Wish
Mike & Jacki Crosby
Sydney Kohl
Dorothy Kohl
Eagle Club
Dennis Carson
Brett Overman
Scott Goldsmith
Alex Monul
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.
We 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.
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.
The 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.
