A day of fundraising, golf, good laughs, and community
Veterans Golf Clinic & Tournament
On Monday at noon sharp, over 130 golfers, volunteers, and dedicated staff gathered on the grounds of a Falmouth, MA golf course. Twenty-two foursomes set out to play on the sprawling 7,047 yard, Par-72 TGC at Sacconnesset Course with only a few goals in mind: play a good round of golf, have some fun, and raise some money for the Veterans in their community.
Since 2015, Eisley Images has had the honor of photographing the annual TGC Golf for the Troops tournament and complimentary golf clinic for Veterans. This impactful two day event just celebrated it’s 10 year anniversary of raising money in the way they know best - golf! Inspired by General John Flanagan, the first board member of the TGC for Troops Fund, the spirit of supporting Veterans became the fuel for the success story they have today.
Proceeds of this annual event are directly given to the TGC For The Troops Fund, who in turn, ensure every penny is used to support veteran organizations all over the Cape. The Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center are the proud recipients of this years fundraising. In thanks for the sponsors and donors of this event $50k+ was raised! In the lifetime of TGC for the Troops $365k has been raised!
The TGC Fund has since contributed to: grants for job fairs, emergency repairs, job training, relief from catastrophic medical expenses, care packages to deployed service members, backpacks and school supplies for military children, and sustains the General John Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Fund for post secondary opportunities for children of military families.
This annual event would not be possible without the following:
TGC Board Members: Ted Pasquarello, and Bill Cotter
TGC Staff: Charlie Passios (Chief Operating Officer), Douglas Errhalt (Director of Golf), Trevor England (Golf Professional), Joanna Rae Alessi (Director of Membership), Linda Morris (Front of the House Manager)
CIVOC Golf Committee: Bill Burke, Bill Blaisdell, Gwen Errhalt and Dwayne Turmelle
Golf Pros at the Clinic: Doug Errhalt, Trevor England, Jill Powers (Pocasset Country Club), Bobby McCarthy
Photo & Video Team: Charlie Fields, Christine Gagnon & George Gagnon of Eisley Images
Special thanks to the sponsors of this event:
Ron & Lisa Simons, Eileen & Ted Pasquarello & Paris Trust, Dane Kimmererle William Ravis Real Estate, Williams Builders, Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, Lee & Christine Sullivan A& A Window Products, Kevin Dulbridge & Family American as Pie, Sax Family, RBC Wealth Management, Paul Keating & Elite Brands, Peter Sessa & Family, Delancey Brothers Lobster Trap, Jason Bourne & Bourne Auto, CMS Landscaping, RDT Technologies, Brig Gen Jimmy Dishner, Don Lynde, Mike Dunford, Dr Ann Skopek, Doug & Gwen Errhalt, Michelle Turmelle Today Real Estate, Knights of Columbus, Eastern Bank, Bill Burke, SERVPRO, Eisley Images, Service Credit Union, Northeastern University Women's Hockey, Jim Pickering, William Blaisdell, Today Real Estate, Hyannis Elks Lodge #1549, SCORE, Iron Horse Structures, Chris Grassy & Family, and the Cotter Family
Service Credit Union & the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod provided each golfer with a beach towel and a golf kit.
In 2009, a member of the TGC at Sacconnesset course and Vietnam Vet, General John Flanagan, stepped forward to become the first chairman of the TGC for the Troops board.
Apache Helicopter from the Air National Guard. I got to test it out. The crew jokingly assured me I couldn’t accidentally turn it on, but if I somehow figured out the 11 page checklist to get the Apache off the ground, I could take it haha
The presentation of colors by the Color Guard from Joint Base Cape Cod Air National Guard
Major General Gary Keefe, the Adjunct General, Massachusetts National Guard at attention during the presentation of colors after delivering the opening remarks. Michael “Tunes” Atunes of John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band played the Star Spangled Banner on his saxophone.
The Air National Guards Apache Helicopter Flight Crew preparing for take off.
Promptly at 12:30, the Apache crew flew over the TGC at Sacconnesset Clubhouse
A perfect Cape Cod day for a great round of golf!
Bourne Auto Center in Easton, MA donate a Jaguar to be won by the first person to sink a hole in 1. We waited all day, and it seems no one could pull it off this year. Here’s to 2020!
Cape & Island Veterans Outreach Center Board Members. Wayne Soares is an Honorary Member
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