Charitable Initiatives
TPC River Highlands will host their annual Birdies for the Brave golf event once again this year to support the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate by being a sponsor, donor, or by playing in the event.
Birdies for the Brave is a military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR. Since 2006, the TOUR has joined with PGA TOUR players and corporate partners to raise millions of dollars for military homefront groups that directly serve military men and women through fundraising events at TPCs nationwide.
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Birdies for the Brave is a military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR that is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Since 2005, the TOUR has joined with PGA TOUR players and corporate partners to raise millions of dollars for military home-front groups that provide critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded warriors and military families.
Birdies for the Brave was originally created by TOUR player Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, to support troops injured during combat. For each birdie or eagle made by Phil throughout the season, a contribution of $100 for a birdie or $500 for an eagle is made to Homes For Our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Birdies for the Brave has grown to include a variety of military outreach efforts:
- Patriots’ Outpost military hospitality chalets
- Military celebrations held during PGA TOUR tournaments
- Letter-writing campaigns for the troops
- Distribution of care packages to troops stationed abroad
- Fundraising events conducted at TPCs nationwide.
Birdies for the Brave fundraising benefits eight national military homefront groups that are approved by the Department of Defense:
- United Through Reading
- Special Operations Warrior Foundation
- Homes for our Troops
- Navy Seal Foundation
- K9s for Warriors
- Troops First Foundation
- Military Warriors Support Foundation
- Operation Homefront
- Green Beret Foundation
- Operation Shower
- Disabled Sports USA
Giving back to our communities has always been at the heart of the PGA TOUR and the TPC Network– coming to life through our charitable mission of “Together, Anything’s Possible.” In fact, the PGA TOUR founded the TPC Network with their philanthropic goals in mind. To support the PGA TOUR’s charitable initiatives, TPC River Highlands is honored to host several Charity Golf Outings throughout the year.