Submitted photo The 2023 Captains of the annual Bob Jones Golf Tournament held at Highlands Country Club. Over its four-decade run, the event has raised more than $7 million for local charitable organizations.
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is celebrating the success of Highlands Country Club’s 41st Annual Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament, which raised an unprecedented amount of over $284,000 in net proceeds.
These funds will be used to support the Blue Ridge Health-Highlands Cashiers clinic, which provides vital primary care medical services to all members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay.
The Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament is a prestigious event held every year in August at Highlands Country Club, honoring the legendary Bobby Jones. This tournament has a long-standing history of excellence, featuring Walker Cup Players and consistently selling out.
“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.”
Nearly $7 Million Contributed
The impact of the Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament on the community is immeasurable. Over the last three years, the event has prioritized addressing the primary care shortage on the plateau through its support of the BRH-HC clinic, the cornerstone investment for the Health Foundation. Throughout the past four decades, the Bob Jones Invitational has contributed nearly $7 million to vital health services on the plateau.
The BRH-HC clinic plays a pivotal role in providing high-quality healthcare to hundreds of families of all ages in the area. Importantly, no one is turned away from the clinic, ensuring every-one receives the care they need. The services offered at the clinic are crucial for ensuring local access to healthcare, particularly for those who may not have the means to pay for it.
“The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is immensely grateful for the overwhelming sup-port received from Highlands Country Club and the Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament,” said Robin Tindall, Health Foundation CEO and Executive Director. “These funds allow the Health Foundation to continue its important work in improving the health and well-being of the community. The record-breaking amount raised this year is a testament to the dedication and generosity of those involved.”