A collaborative partnership among the Davie Women’s Auxiliary, Bermuda Run Country Club, and Habitat for Humanity of Davie County brought the community together for the Club’s annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament. Thanks to the incredible support of the community, sponsors, and players, more than $50,000 was raised, exceeding the original goal. In a remarkable outcome, 90% of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity, helping build safe, affordable homes for local families.

It was a picture-perfect September day, with 32 teams and 128 players taking to the course. The event began with heartfelt words from Jessica Gwyn, a single mom who has been in her home for two years and shared what homeownership has meant for her and her three sons. Her story brought to life the impact that Habitat can make. Following her, Jessie Folger, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Davie County, spoke to the crowd about the need for affordable housing in our community and encouraged the audience to get involved by volunteering on builds. Folger worked closely with Bermuda Run Country Club, the Davie Women’s Auxiliary, and event leaders Erika Carter, Rae Nelson, and Chenoa Daniel to ensure the tournament’s success.

The day was filled with fun and friendly competition. Players tested their luck by guessing the number of nails in a jar and joined in on the wildly popular Golf Ball Drop. For this unique contest, participants purchased golf balls marked with their names, which were loaded into a front loader and dropped on the 18th green at the end of the day. The ball that landed in the hole or closest to the hole won half of the collected funds.

On the course, there were prizes for gross and net winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place), as well as awards for the best-dressed team and the best-decorated golf cart, adding plenty of spirit and creativity to the tournament.

No one went hungry, thanks to the generosity of community sponsors who provided breakfast, lunch, and even a pizza party to round out the day.

The event was more than just a golf tournament; it was a true community celebration of generosity, teamwork, and compassion. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, more families in Davie County will soon know the joy of a safe place to call home.

Special thanks go out to our title sponsors: All About Care Heating and Air, IBBI Insulation (both of which also work on the Habitat houses), and the Davie Women’s Auxiliary, an amazing group of women who have been the backbone of making this day possible.

Thanks also go out to our premier sponsors: Smith Phillips Lumber Company, Vi and Tony Golding, Miller Tree Service, Bermuda Village, Budd Group, NextHome Dogwood, Lowe’s Foods, Tanglewood Pizza Company, USA Foods, LeBleu, and Sharpe Co.

Thanks also go out to Stephanie Hearn with Stroll Magazine, who sponsored our Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar, which began our tournament with a festive air, and to Erin Hege, who provided much fun with the photo booth.