Local golfers and businesses showed up in support of fighting child hunger in our community at the 4th Annual Food For Thought Golf Tournament, presented by Sunburst Beach Vacations and A Superior Air Conditioning Company, last month at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club.

The local non-profit moved their tournament last year to the popular course, which was recently named one of 30A’s Hot Spots for Golf.  It was a great success, raising over $8,000 to help their mission to provide easy-to-prepare meals for students in need through their weekly backpack, snack, and holiday programs throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties.

“We’ve really enjoyed working with the staff at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club,” Food For Thought Founder and Director Tiffanie Nelson said. “Our players love the course and I believe that it moves many of our golfers to come back year after year. We have steadily raised more money at this tournament over the last two years and hope to see that continued growth. Our presenting sponsors, hole sponsors, raffle partners, and food and drink vendors continue to make this tournament a success.”

The tournament featured special treats from Pop Stop, Grayton Beer Company, and bagged lunches from St. Joe Clubs & Resorts along with raffle items from YOLO, Sunrise Chair Co., and Live Well 30A. Silver Sands Premium Outlets sponsored the award ceremony at The Vue on 30A while golfers enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and beautiful Gulf views.

The tournament will continue to take place at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club for the foreseeable future.

For more information, please email [email protected] or visit www.fftfl.org.