The 43rd Annual Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament at Highlands Country Club raised $260,000 to benefit the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation. These funds will support Blue Ridge Health-Highlands Cashiers (BRH-HC), providing essential primary care medical services to everyone in the community, regardless of ability to pay.
Held annually each August, the Bob Jones Invitational is one of the most unique and prestigious tournaments in the Southeast. The event celebrates the legacy of golf legend Bobby Jones, features competitors from the Walker Cup, and maintains a rich tradition of excellence and fellowship that continues to embody the tournament’s spirit each year.
“We are pleased to dedicate the proceeds from the Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament to support the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation,” said Ed Crenshaw, Co-Chair of the Tournament Committee. “Their important work supports health and well-being for families and neighbors across our Highlands and Cashiers area. Their commitment to ensuring local access to high-quality, affordable health care is essential to all of us.”
Beyond its reputation for elite golf, the Bob Jones Invitational has become a force for good in the Highlands community. For the past five years, tournament proceeds have specifically targeted the shortage of primary care services on the Plateau. Through its consistent support of the BRH-HC clinic—one of the Health Foundation’s cornerstone investments—the tournament has played a key role in expanding healthcare access where it’s needed most.
In total, the Bob Jones Invitational has contributed more than $7.25 million to vital health programs across the Plateau over its 43-year history.
Today, Blue Ridge Health-Highlands Cashiers serves hundreds of local families and has recently surpassed 14,000 patient visits. The clinic provides a full range of services, including family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, preventive screenings, vaccinations, behavioral and mental health support, nutrition counseling, and treatment for common illnesses. Thanks to this partnership, healthcare on the Plateau is much more accessible and comprehensive than it was just five years ago.
“The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is immensely grateful for the overwhelming support received from Highlands Country Club and the Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament,” said Dr. Myrle Grate, Executive Director of the Health Foundation. “The generous support each year enables us to further our mission of enhancing health and well-being for everyone in our community. This year’s success highlights the dedication and generosity of everyone involved at Highlands Country Club.”
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