On Tuesday, September 29, over 90 people gathered at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club in Branford for the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament supporting the Branford Community Foundation (BCF). With a sold-out tournament, practically perfect weather, and a stunning course on which to play, the fundraiser was an all-around success—and raised over $36,000 for the Foundation. 

“We are so grateful for the support and turnout we received at our third annual charity golf tournament, again presented by Thimble Island Private Wealth,” said BCF Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra. “Thank you to everyone who played in the tournament, joined us for dinner, was a sponsor or prize donor, or contributed during the event. Every dollar raised ensures that we can continue to provide for the educational, cultural, health, social, and civic needs of our community.” 

The day kicked off with registration, putting practice, and driving at the range, before participants enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club staff. The tournament officially began with a shotgun start, followed by an afternoon of friendly competition. A lively buffet dinner, awards, and the pulling of the prize drawing winners rounded out the evening as golfers and attendees listened to remarks from Petra, Thimble Island Private Wealth Managing Director Logan J. Reed, and BCF Board member Matthew C. Fleming. 

Thimble Island Private Wealth presented the event. Other featured sponsors included dinner sponsors Cherry Hill Glass and Karp & Langerman, P.C., lunch sponsors Betty Ann Donegan, The Etzel Family, Ascend Bank, and Progressive Benefit Solutions, LLC, and gift bag sponsors The Kling Donegan Team at William Raveis Real Estate and Community Foundation of Greater New Haven. Closest to the Pin sponsors included Buckley Wynne & Parese, Gilbane Building Company, The Phil DeLise Sr Family, and Sea Mist LLC Thimble Islands Cruise, and Longest Drive sponsors included Bob & Jeanette Mobeck and Knightsbridge Supply Company Inc. Tee sponsors included Aegis Solar Energy, Anderson Krause Insurance, The Andriole Family, Antonym Partners, Back to Health Branford, Bailey Scarano, LLC, Branford Microfund, Branford Road Race Foundation, Inc, Dr. Brian Evans and Dr. Barry Weiss Advanced Periodontics PC, Coastline Consulting & Development, Chuck Tiernan CET III Law, DECAPRIO CPA & ASSOCIATES PC, Dutch Point Credit Union, Francine Piscitelli Realtor at ReMax Alliance, Heirloom Interiors, Honey Baked Ham, JB Sports LLC, Joseph and Jean Polka, Palluzzi Family in memory of Al and J. Palluzzi, Pamela DeLise, Sachem Capital Corp, Shoreline CFO Solutions, Vicky Welch – William Raveis Real Estate, Wells Thomas, LLC.

BCF plans for the tournament to continue annually and looks forward to sharing the date of the 2027 tournament soon.