PGA golf tournament raises over $7 million for Atlanta nonprofits

The TOUR Championship raised million for Atlanta nonprofits during its tournament Courtesy of the PGA Credit Photo courtesy of the PGA TOURThe TOUR Championship an annual professional golf tournament organized by the PGA released that it raised a record total in sponsorship of Atlanta nonprofits during its event During last year s tournament the TOUR Championship raised million for local district organizations marking an increase over the previous year s event that accumulated million back in Since moving to Atlanta s East Lake Golf Club in the TOUR Championship has raised more than million for nonprofits throughout the city s metro area Among the nonprofits that the yearly PGA tournament supports include the East Lake Foundation First Tee Metro Atlanta Focused Region Strategies Grove Park Foundation and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta We re incredibly proud to announce a record million in region impact funds this year commented Alex Urban executive director of the TOUR Championship This achievement reflects the unwavering aid we receive from our partners fans and the Atlanta group It s because of that advocacy that we re able to continue investing in initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of those who call Atlanta home One such initiative that has benefited from the TOUR Championship is Start ME a scheme run by Goizueta Business School Atlanta private school Since Start ME has helped over entrepreneurs in underserved communities by providing mentorship training and access to capital according to a press release Additionally in East Lake alone Start ME has reportedly provided sponsorship to more than microbusinesses helping to generate over million in collective annual revenue and nearly jobs The TOUR Championship s record contribution was communicated during this year s Start ME Accelerator Activity graduation at Emory University s Goizueta Business School an annual event that commemorates local entrepreneurs and and highlights the project s role in creating opportunities for Metro Atlanta microbusinesses Supporting local entrepreneurs is essential to building a stronger more vibrant area mentioned Erin Igleheart operation director of Start ME It s great to celebrate the success of these entrepreneurs alongside the TOUR Championship s record million contribution to a large number of of our wonderful partners which helps make initiatives like ours thrive The post PGA golf tournament raises over million for Atlanta nonprofits appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta