THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONOR GUARD.
This year’s golf tournament, held Sunday, October 26, was kicked off with the presentation of colors by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and a rousing rendition of the national anthem sung by HP’s own Marc Bubert. Next was the helicopter ball drop, courtesy of the Lee County Sheriff’s aviation unit. Their crew must be good golfers, because thirteen balls went in the hole. We had to change our plans from eight $500 prizes to thirteen $300 prizes. I’ll have to ask Dave Kraft if it is within USGA rules to have thirteen balls in the cup. Once again it was a new ball drop record – this year we sold 1549 balls. Combined with the 196 members who played in the tournament; 58 hole-sponsor signs sold; the silent auction; and the generous support of our new sponsor, Audi of Fort Myers; we raised over $25,000 to help Veterans in need right here in SW FL.
I cannot say thank you enough to the Heritage Palms Community for your continued support of the HPVA’s cause. I also cannot say thank you enough for the support we’ve received from Bob Kelly, our Pro Shop and bag staff personnel, Larry German, and the entire dining staff. They truly are the key to the success of the HPVA Memorial Golf Tournament!
