Bob Whitley Memorial Golf Tournament

2024 Tourism Cares Golf Tournament to Benefit the Bob Whitley Memorial Fund

Monday, Dec 9, 2024 | 7:00 a.m. | Hammock Bay, Marco Island    

About the Tournament:  The Tourism Cares Golf Tournament to benefit the Bob Whitley Memorial Fund is an opportunity for USTOA attendees to come together - and have some fun - to support the future of travel. Proceeds from the tournament will not only help to fund programs that promote responsible tourism and impact destination communities directly, it will also serve as a tribute to Bob Whitley, long-time USTOA President and founding Board Member of Tourism Cares. Our day on the course will recognize his contributions to the tourism industry, allowing USTOA members to honor his legacy and contribute to the continuation of his work in a meaningful way.

About the Course: Audubon Gold Certified Sanctuary Golf Course Hammock Bay is recognized as a "Gold Certified Signature Sanctuary" by Audubon International, one of just 45 designated communities in the world. The gold certification is the highest level of the Audubon Signature Programs, recognizing sustainable communities within the natural environment.

Pricing + Participation:

$450 per golfer / $1700 foursome. Includes r/t transportation from the host hotel and breakfast.

Club rentals are available for $90 (including tax) and can be reserved when registering.

Schedule:

  • 7:00 a.m.: Shuttle + transfer

  • 7:30 a.m.: Breakfast

  • 8:30 a.m.: Shot gun start

If you are interested in sponsoring the tournament, please contact Carrie Hodgen at carrie.hodgen@tourismcares.org

Thank you to our sponsors

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SPOTLIGHT: THE PEOPLE + PLACES OF TOURISM CARES

Georgia Street Community Collective (GSCC) | Tourism Cares with Detroit 2017

A partner site during our Meaningful Travel Summit event in 2017, GSCC turned an empty lot in Detroit to what is is now the home of the Georgia Street Community Gardens. The Collective serves to revitalize the neighborhood, using the garden and education programs to mentor area youth and attract new business to the area.