Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways to Give to Golf
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, and now finally, it is Giving Tuesday.
There are obviously plenty of ways to give around the state, including ways to give back to the game of golf in Rhode Island.
From Button Hole to The Burke Fund, they have continued to teach, award scholarships and raise money.
On this Giving Tuesday, consider a donation to any of these organizations:
The Burke Fund
Formally recognized as the John P. Burke Memorial Fund, it provides financial aid to qualified students to assist them in obtaining a college education.
More familiar to golfers as the “Burke Fund”, it is one of the oldest golf scholarship programs in the country.
This year, the Burke Fund awarded over thousands of dollars to 17 new scholars.
Veteran Golfers Association
The VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship of golf.
Annually, the VGA hosts more than 450 local tournaments across the country, culminating in a VGA National Championship each fall.
The VGA develops programs that allow our members to compete, socialize, and remain physically active through the game of golf.
Special Olympics Rhode Island
Special Olympics Rhode Island is one of the state’s most dynamic programs, providing over 1,600 year-round sports training and athletic competition opportunities to more than 4,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 20 official and demonstration sports.
They host a number of golf tournaments every year.
Children’s Wishes
Children’s Wishes is committed to providing “life-enhancing” experiences to children to are facing significant medial challenges.
The organization puts on a number of events throughout the year, including golf related ones.
Later today (Tuesday), Children’s Wishes will be at Topgolf Rhode Island to celebrate Giving Tuesday.
Button Hole
Button Hole is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public golf facility in Providence that welcomes people of all abilities.
It consists of a short nine hole course, as well as, a driving range and putting greens.