A record amount of money has been given to charities across the Ozarks Tuesday after the Price Cutter Charity Championship this past summer.
Over 1 million dollars was gifted to 52 charities, more than the previous record set in 2014.
Since the tournament was founded in 1990, over 18 million dollars has been given to local charities.
Press Release:
A record $1.007 million was gifted to 52 Ozarks children’s charities on Tuesday, marking yet another banner year for the PGA Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper.
“What a year. We are so happy for our charities, and we cannot thank local businesses and individuals enough for throwing their support to them,” Tournament Executive Director Jerald Andrews said during the annual Celebration of Sharing presented by The McQueary Family, held at Highland Springs Country Club. “In 2014, we set a goal to gift $1 million, which had never been done in one year, and the community rallied around that effort. Every year since has been a success, and this year is even more incredible, considering the challenges of the pandemic.”
Specifically, the tournament gifted $1,007,211 on Tuesday. Since John Q. Hammons founded the tournament in 1990, a total of $18,380,274 has been distributed to local charities.
In fact, nearly 93 percent of that total – or $17,085,352 – has been gifted since the involvement of Price Cutter Supermarkets, which has been a presenting or title sponsor the past 23 years. Dr Pepper has been on board for 18 years.
“Price Cutter and all its employee owners are proud to be involved in such an incredible event,” said Rob Marsh, Vice President for Price Cutter Supermarkets. “We have been blessed all 23 years to be able to help each one of these local children’s charities. We love how the money stays local and changes the lives of so many. We thank everyone for their hard work and participation. This is proof of where you shop truly matters.”
Tuesday’s ceremony was attended by Alex Baldwin, President of the Korn Ferry Tour.
“As one of our original tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour, the Price Cutter Charity Championship has set the standard for 32 years and continues to raise the bar in many facets, most notably in their passion and commitment to charitable giving within the Springfield community,” Baldwin said. “We are grateful for the tournament team’s hard work and dedication to making a positive impact, and I can’t wait to be back in Springfield in July 2022.”
The tournament received support from over 400 businesses and individuals and enjoyed success in events such as:
n Skyboxes and other on-course sponsorships, as the PCCC celebrated the return of spectators
n A dozen golf experiences such as pro-ams
n Golf Ball & Charity Auction presented by University Plaza & CPI Technologies
n Harvest Moon Festival presented by SGC Foodservice
n The ULTIMATE presented by Ridewell Suspensions
n Platinum Clubs & Clays Classic presented by USA Mortgage-Kitrel Region
n TLC Properties Charity Sweepstakes
n Rick’s Automotive, Inc. Raffle
n Honoring Our Heroes presented by The Honor Flight of the Ozarks
n Rockin’ Roll Bike & Music Festival benefitting Music Therapy of the Ozarks
n NAMI Neon Night Run
