Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County introduces the Great Futures Golf Classic to support seven Clubs located in the Glades area. The golf fundraising event will be the first of its kind, as it will help to bring awareness to the need in the Belle Glade community. The Great Futures Golf Classic will be on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club, 400 Binks Forest Drive Wellington, Fla.

“For the first time, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will host a large fundraising event that will benefit our Boys & Girls Clubs scattered throughout the Glades, said President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Jaene Miranda. “We’re excited to see this event grow in the years to come with the help of our supporters to ensure that our Clubs can continue to serve the children and their families that need us most.”

The morning will begin with registration and a boxed breakfast followed by scramble play on the beautiful Wellington National Golf Course. In addition to the golf tournament, guests will enjoy an awards celebration with a delicious barbecue lunch.

“The need for the children that we serve in the Belle Glade area is tremendous, which is why this is event is so important,” said Chief Club Operations Officer Steven Cornette. “By gathering local supporters and sponsors in the Glades, we’re confident that this event will flourish and will contribute to our everyday mission of helping all young people reach their full potential.”

Leading the charge for the tournament are committee members Leondrae Camel, Brannan Thomas, Emory Payne, Michael Sharf, James Spafford, Caroline Larris, Steven Cornette, Anthony Davis and Ken Funderburk. Sponsors include Finfrock, City Maintenance Supply and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 13 – City of Belle Glade.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Steve Cornette at (561) 683–3287 or scornette@bgcpbc.org.