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Inside H -Town Showdown: Golf and Philanthropy Meet in Houston – Essence
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The Greens Sweetwater Country Club lived with energy and excitement on Monday, after they gathered certainly one of the best names in sport and entertainment for the day of philanthropy and fun. Far away outside the everyday golf tournament, the event combines competitions with the goal, ensuring the unforgettable celebration of Saint Patrick, which had a long-lasting impact on the Houston charity community.
The celebrations began the previous night in Urban Social, where the participants gathered on the electrical mixer, which gave the tone of the upcoming great day. When the sun increased on Monday, the expectation was high, and the tournament began with the starts of the shotgun, sending participants to a lush 18-naked championship. Golfers presented their skills in friendly competition, next to the legend of the world of sport and entertainment.
This 12 months attracted a powerful guest list, with icons comparable to sports analyst Jim Jackson, Influencer Golf Teal Barber, former NFL/NBA players Victor CruzTim Jennings, DJ Augustin, Brice Butler and Eric Ebron added to the combination, contributing to the thrilling, solemn atmosphere. All the time, guests devoted themselves to chose culinary offers, sampling craft cocktails from pop-up bars in response to Urban Social and tested their skills on special holes.
When the day was over, the emotions didn’t stop. The evening lasted, where guests were treated as a wonderful dining room, characteristic cocktails and music supplied by DJ live. The conversations sailed, recent connections established, and the sense of camaraderie remained, reflecting the living and philanthropic spirit of Houston.
Freddie Letts, the founding father of this event, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm in regards to the success of this 12 months’s tournament: “We really raised the bar this year. The turnout was amazing – Bigger than last year – and it is amazing to see so many influential characters both sport and music to support such a dignified cause,” said Letts. “Next year I hope that we will take it to an even greater level. We are just starting.”
According to his mission, he also made a difference beyond the golf course. Receipts from the event have benefited Texas Southern University Team Golfproviding the obligatory support for young athletes and helping to create opportunities for the subsequent generation of talents.
Mark Simpson from Urban Social
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Eric Ebron and Chelsea Edwards from Fox 26
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Freddie Letts & Chelsea Edwards from Fox 26
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Eric Ebron and Tim Jennings
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