1/21/11, The Tidewater Charity Tournament Committee (TCTC) announces an exciting addition to this year's Tournament. The Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF) will award a four year scholarship to an Horry County Military family member. The recipient will be announce at the tournament.
This will truly be the Event of Someone's Lifetime!
TCTC is proud of the Tidewater Community's generous support shown for our Wounded Warriors and the Folds of Honor Foundation in 2010 and look forward to an even bigger and better tournament this year.
Every service member who attended the tournament last year said by far it was the best event they ever went to. They felt welcomed and all expressed the outpouring of love and appreciation for them and their families. It was the high point of the year at Tidewater, everything went perfectly, it will be hard to top, but that is our goal.
Please check back for tournament updates as the year progresses.
Bill Pearson
Tournament Director, TCTC
front row- CPT. Denis Oliverio and wife Kate, SFC Josh Ferguson and family, North Myrtle Beach Mayor Marilyn Hatley, SSG Charles Eggleston, SFC Ramon Padilla and family. back row- Tidewater Golf Course Superintendent,Sean Donahue TCTC Tournament Director, Bill Pearson, Tidewater Golf Course General Manager and Head Professional, Chris Cooper, Tidewater PGA Professional Brendan Hood.
1/28/2011- l to r, Ginger Gilbert Folds of Honor Spokesperson, Marti Drummond Trustee TCTC, Major Ed Pulido Director of Delvelopment Folds of Honor, and Bill Pearson Tournament Director TCTC in the Folds of Honor Foundation Booth at the 2011 PGA Show, Orlando Fla. .
5/9/2011- TCTC fundraiser on #3 Tee Box at Tidewater Golf Course on April 29th and 30th. Over 370 players each paid $20 for a chance to win Titleist Irons, driver, Scotty Cameron Putter, Vokey Wedge, Titlelist Golf Balls, and Free rounds of golf at Tidewater. Funds raised during this event support the Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament on Sept 5th, 2011.
6/20/20111-TCTC adds perpetual trophy to annual charity golf tournament. The TCTC Trustees has commissioned Inspired Bronze of Deland Florida to develop a perpetual trophy which will be on display year round in the Tidewater Pro Shop. Each year's winners will be engraved on a brass plaque on the base of the trophy. To the right is a picture of the actual trophy called, "Flight". The trophy will be unveiled at the June 28th Tournament Kick Off Reception at Tidewater. Artist Matt Ramieri's bronze eagle is the center piece of the trophy, Matt is passionate about sculpture and it shows in this magnificent piece of art.
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June 28, 2011
Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament
Kick Off Reception
Major Ed Pulido, VP and Director of Public Relations and Military Affairs for the Folds of Honor Foundation presents scholarship to Jacob Chapleau and his mother Jamie
Major Ed Pulido and Norm Scott present custom long board to Jacob Chapleau
Jacob's mother Jamie Gaddy, thanks the Folds of Honor and the Tidewater Charity Tournament Committee for the scholarship and the remenberence of Jacob's father service to his country. Sgt 1st Class.Kristopher D. Chapleau US Army died while stationed in Afganistan, June 30th, 2010.
L to r, Jamie Gaddy, Norm Scott, Jacob Chapleau, Bob Swezey VP B&C, Mayor of NMB Mariyln Hatley, Bill Pearson, Tournament Director TCTC, Marti Drummond Trustee TCTC, and Major Ed Pulido Fold ofHonor Foundation
June 28, 2011
Tidewater Patriot day Charity Tournament
Media Day
Tournament Updates
7/23/2001.- 100 players have signed up to date, we will only take 136 players this year, last year we sold out 10 days before the tournament, the pace always picks up when we hit August. Get a team together or sign up as a single.This year's overall winning team will have their names engraved on the new Perpetual Trophy called, "Flight". The trophy is on permanent display in the Tidewater Pro Shop.
People have started getting in the Tournament 50/50 and The Josh "Big Drive" Pools. Two years ago the winner of the 50/50 won $2,000, this year we will split up the 50/50 into smaller pools with each winner getting $500, we could have 3-4 winners this year.
What else is new this year?
Players will be welcomed to the tournament to the sound of the Pipes. Our bagpiper will set the mood for our tournament and play Amazing Grace during the opening ceremonies.
We will have the Longest Hole-in One contest ever held in South Carolina. 300 yards on the 18th hole and the best is if the ball goes in the hole, each player in the foursome gets $5,000 cash and the Charities Split $20,000. Even better you don't hit the shot, one of the longest hitters from Tidewater hits it for you.
Even if he only gets it on the green, each member of that foursome is eligible to Win a New Titleist Driver (a $400 value). Winner determined by the ball on the green closest to the pin at the end of the tournament. If your group's ball stops within the outline of the American Flag on the green each player Wins Free Golf w/carts at Tidewater.
This is in addition to winning a Two Year Lease for a New 2010 Corvette* in the 9th Hole-in One contest this year.
* winner must qualify with the the bank to be eligible to win the Two Year Lease of the Corvette. Winner may choose to receive a $25,000 payment in lieu of the lease.
Coming back this year is Damon's and Firehouse Subs serving food during the tournament, and Outback Steakhouse catering the Awards Luncheon right after golf in the Amenity Center.
Again this year, Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the four flights.
8/1/2011- In the Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Caring for the Community donation program last month, TCTC set a new record for votes cast. Out of a total of 60,417 votes, TCTC received 41,993. Thanks to all of our supporters who voted for TCTC, your efforts resulted in a $1,000 donation. A BIG THANKS to Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning for their generosity and support of local charities.
8/11/2011 - Steve Beatty, Owner Four Star Plumbing and Air Conditioning (right) presents Bill Pearson a check for $1,000 to benefit the TCTC charities supported by the 2011 Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament.
8/13/2011-TCTC adds new features to tournament for spectators on Monday, Sept.5th. There will be plenty of excitment for non-players in this year's tournament, all contained with the Tidewater Clubhouse. After the 8:30am Opening Ceromomies on the #1 Tee Box, the Tidewater Grille will be serving a Breakfast Buffet. While players are on the course competing for big prizes, non-players can enjoy a great breakfast in the Grille, check out the Silent Auction part two in the lobby, play the Name Game for great prizes, including the top prize of $2,000, and enter the Indoor Putting Contest for a chance to win $1,000 and other prizes during the day.
You can also see all the action on Holes 3 and 18 from the porch, you can watch all the shots to win the two year lease for the 2010 Corvette on #9 and the Longest Hole-in-One contest on #18 for a top prize of $20,000 a team.
8/16/2011- Canine Angels, Inc. will participate in this year's tournament weekend. Richard Kaplan, President of Canine Angels, an organizatrion who trains and gives Working Service Dogs to Disabled Veterans and others in need as no charge, will have a number of his dogs in training at Tidewater on Monday, September 5th.
Richard gets his dogs from local shelters, they are all resue dogs. Go to www.canine-angels.net to see more on this great charity.
8/21/2011-The Myrtle Beach Car Club will have cars on display on September 5th during the Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament. The custom cars are always a big attraction and are part of the activities planned for non-players at the event who will be able to attend Opening Cereimonies , have breakfast in the Tidewater Clubhouse, take in the Silent Auction, get in the indoor putting contest and Name Game for big prizes.
8/21/2011-Coastal Carolina University will host the Military Appreciation Reception, Sunday, September 4th in the Tidewater Clubhouse. The reception starts at 6pm and is open to the public
8/21/2011- Player's in this year's tournament can be part of the Longest Hole-in-One attemp in SC History and win $20,000 cash or other great prizes even if there is no HIO. Make a $50 Minimum donation at the 18th tee and get a $50 Tidewater Gift Card & a $20 Martins coupon .
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10/4/2011-TCTC Announces Results for 2011 Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament
The time right after the annual charity golf tournament is a combination of pride in this year’s accomplishments, reflection on the things that worked and those that didn’t and the start of the planning for the 2012. The slower pace of post tournament activities is the medicine the doctor ordered, combined with the kind words and handshakes from friends inside and outside of Tidewater; it begins to replenish the energy and enthusiasm for next year.
Nothing contributes to enthusiasm for a project like success and TCTC experienced success on every level with the 2011tournament. This year’s Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament raised $38,163 for charity, a new record which does not include the over $11,000 worth of donated housing, meals, entertainment and travel expenses for our invited military guests. Fund donated to charity over the last seven years is now over $158,000.
Money alone does not tell the whole story. The image of Tidewater as a vibrant, caring, charitable community has spread all over the country. With the help of the PGA of America, the Folds of Honor Foundation, Facebook, You Tube and other media, Tidewater stands out as a leader, a must see place when looking for property in this area. The turnout for opening ceremonies, the large number of tournament volunteers, and the way our residents embraced each and every one of the visiting military families was a real life Americana Norman Rockwell moment.
Ultimately the truest measure of success is the impact the funds raised will have on people’s lives. In the short term it may mean a family will have enough food to get through another week, a child will have a warm coat for the winter or a pair of shoes for school. Long term benefits could be proper dental care for a child who may otherwise go without, a family struggling with the stress of raising a child with special needs knowing they have a local support system in place to help.
Who can tell how a child left behind by the loss of a Dad serving in the military, can have their entire future changed because of the guarantee of a college scholarship and people showing that they care. These are just some of the measures of the success of the tournament.
Congratulations to the 2011 Tournament Champion Team of Keith Baker, Richard O’Brien, Peter Naylor and Jim Rudge. They are the first team to have their names on the Flight Trophy located year round in the Tidewater Clubhouse.
Winners of the 2011 Big Money Raffle were Richard Cole ($5,000), Larry Bond ($1,250), and Maggie Rotelli ($750). 50/50 winners were Richard Forslund ($500) and Keith Lambert ($267).
10/4/2011-Three of the Wounded Warriors who played in the 2011 Tidewater Patriot Day Charity Golf Tournament have been selected to play in the Warrior Open in Dallas Texas, on October 9-11, hosted by George W. Bush. Good luck to Ramon Pidilla, Brian Donarski, and Denis Oliverio, three of America's Heroes. To see more on this event go to www.warrioropen.com
2012 Tournament News
TCTC is looking forward to the best tournament ever in 2012.
Check back for updates on details over the next few weeks.
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