Building Blocks for Kids (BB4K) will hold its inaugural Golf 4 The Kids Pro-Am Invitational Tournament on October 11 at the Vineyard Golf Course. It could be the perfect way to end your week and start your weekend with friends, golf, games and more. All for a deserving cause!
The Vineyard Golf Course is known for being one of the best-conditioned daily fee courses in Cincinnati and one of the most challenging. Attendees will rub elbows with the area's top golfers while supporting Building Blocks for Kids. Golfers can sign up in teams of three or purchase single tickets. They’ll be paired with professional golfers and have the opportunity to learn tips for their golf game and so much more!
“It’s a good feeling to support a great organization while playing the game I love,” PGA member and Vineyard General Manager Sam Arnold tells us. “The Vineyard staff is excited to host and include some of our best local PGA golf professionals.”
Each ticket also comes with a swag bag, which includes a nice tee gift and other goodies. The fun starts at 9 a.m. with coffee, smoothie samples from Robeks and light bites.
Golfers will have the opportunity to experience fun games like the unique Junk King Chip-In Split-the-Pot game. Golfers chip in with a foam golf ball from approximately 25 feet into a dumpster placed at a hole. Additionally, there will be a hole-in-one opportunity sponsored by James Free Jewelers with a prize of a Swiss timepiece valued at $15k and other games along the course, some free and some for an additional price. All proceeds go towards the fundraiser.
The festivities don’t end with golf though! After an energizing golf game, participants can enjoy lunch, networking, prizes, raffles and a silent auction.
“Cincinnati is known for having a lot of charity golf events, but what makes ours unique is that it’s a Pro-Am invitational,” event chair Chris Blake explains. “People don’t realize there are many PGA professionals with quite a few accomplishments who live locally. Making this event an invitational allows us to partner with professional golfers from northern Kentucky, southeast Indiana and southwest Ohio.”
BB4K was founded in January 2003 to provide support, resources, scholarships and hope to families with children with physical, emotional and/or developmental challenges. Since then, BB4K has assisted over 1000 individual children and provided more than $2 million in scholarships to families within a 120-mile radius of Greater Cincinnati.
“This event will help BB4K provide the resources and support that our kids and families need throughout the remainder of 2024 and into 2025,” Executive Director Dynette Clark tells us.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit BB4K.org/BB4KProAm.To learn more about Building Blocks for Kids visit BB4K.org.
Andy Horn: Pro-Am Golfer and Head PGA Golf Professional at Mason’s Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge
How long have you been golfing?
I started around 6 years old. My father and brothers played so we had a game every weekend! My mother even started playing so she could be around the family on weekends.
What do you enjoy about being part of the Mason community?
The city of Mason always feels like a small family. Everyone takes pride in the city and it’s a great feeling.
How did you become partnered with the BB4K Golf 4 The Kids Pro-Am?
Years ago, I played in Pro-Ams with Chris Blake, the tournament chairman. He approached me about starting another Pro-Am in Cincinnati and asked if I could play and help promote it. Anytime a PGA professional can help raise money for such a special charity, it's a good thing.
What can you tell us about what it will be like for golfers playing in the tournament?
This event will be very special as it will raise money for a great charity. The participants will play with local PGA professionals who will help make the day enjoyable for everyone. We will help attendees with their golf game and give them tips for playing better in the future.
What do you especially like about your course at Grizzly Golf?
The Grizzly course has such a long tradition of championship golf. As a child, I would come and watch the greatest golfers in the world play here. I wanted to play here and loved that Jack Nicklaus designed the course. It’s also a very fair course that an average player can enjoy.
What words of encouragement do you have for beginner golfers? Why should people give golfing a try?
PGA golf professionals are always working to grow the game of golf. Young players are the future of golf so we work to make it fun for all. Golf is a lifetime sport. The more you practice, the better you get. You’ll meet new friends every day and you can play all around the world or right in your backyard.
“This event will help BB4K provide the resources and support that our kids and families need throughout the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.” Executive Director Dynette Clark