The tournament began bright and early Monday morning with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. While most teams were busy concentrating on getting the ball in the hole, some of the golfers turned to sport of a different kind. Byron Velvick, professional bass fisherman and host of his own fishing show on ESPN, and Roy Jones, Jr., current IBF light heavyweight champ, grabbed a rod and reel when they discovered that the large pond on Hole #4 was stocked with bass. Velvick and Jones then engaged in some friendly competition to see who could catch – and release – the most fish.
Meanwhile, the rest of the tournament participants competed for some individual hole prizes such as a car or a yacht charter in the event of a hole-in-one. By about 2 p.m., all the scorecards had been turned in, and the golfers ate lunch while the final numbers were tallied.
Brooks announced winning groups in both gross and net scores, and the winners received helmets signed by Brooks. In the end, all of those who participated in the tournament were winners for supporting such a great cause. Thanks to the money raised over the weekend, Brooks and his Bunch can enjoy 10 days in South Africa, and they can all share in experiences they otherwise may never have known.
“I really appreciate everyone who came out and showed their support,” Brooks said. “The money raised at this tournament really helps the kids get to Africa and have those experiences that are so important to their growth. It was a very successful event this weekend, and I look forward to accompanying another group of students on this exciting trip to Africa.”
