36th Annual “People Helping People” Golf Tournament Rallies Denton County to Raise Over $84,000 to Improve Local Lives
Local dealerships tee off to support Denton County’s longest-running charity golf event, driving vital funds to United Way of Denton County.
The course at the Denton Country Club was abuzz with activity for the 36th Annual People Helping People Golf Tournament. As Denton County’s longest-running charity golf event, this year's tournament successfully raised $84,837.74 to improve lives across the local community.
People Helping People is one of only two outside events held at the exclusive, members-only Denton Country Club in Argyle. The sold-out tournament welcomed 144 golfers representing various Denton County companies and organizations who hit the course for a scramble format for the morning shotgun. This year’s tournament is presented by eight leading Denton County auto dealerships: Bill Utter Ford, Tom Clark Auto Park, Honda of Denton, Huffines Kia, Huffines Subaru, Denton Mazda, Toyota of Denton, and Four Stars Nissan of Denton.
The day began with breakfast courtesy of Chick-fil-A and Scooter’s Coffee, alongside morning contests prior to the shotgun start. Golfers ended at the Denton Country Club clubhouse for the 19th Hole Celebration, sponsored by Plains Capital Bank and the Summit Club, where tournament winners were announced. Stag Commercial took home first place honors with Texas Regional Bank coming in second, and the team from Merki & Associates nabbing third.
Started in 1990 at the former UNT Golf Course, the People Helping People Golf Tournament has continually garnered ironclad support from area dealerships and businesses.
“For 36 years, the People Helping People Golf Tournament has stood as a cornerstone of community support, and this year was no exception," said Gary Henderson, President & CEO of United Way of Denton County. “Hitting a milestone of over $1.18 million raised since the tournament's inception shows what is possible when local organizations team up for a cause. The momentum generated on the course will fuel crucial collaborative solutions to improve lives across Denton County throughout the year.”
Additional sponsors for the 36th Annual People Helping People Golf Tournament include:
Driver Sponsor: CTDI
Eagle Sponsors: American National Bank & Trust, DATCU, First State Bank, Merki & Associates, P.C.
Birdie Sponsors: Denton Chamber of Commerce, Engineering Excellence, Law Office of Brent Bowen, Madem Moorecraft, Northbridge Management/Axis Realty, Proman Group USA, Texas Regional Bank, Title Resources, South State Bank, HPM Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Denton
Putting Contest Sponsor: Pros PM
Betting Hole Sponsor: Total Care
Speed Hole Sponsor: The Job Center
19th Hole Celebration: PlainsCapital Bank and Summit Club
Hole Sponsor: Illustrative Depictions, Max Strength Fitness, Universal Behavioral Health Denton, Back Nine Golf Denton, Golf Everywhere
Beverage Sponsor: United Behavioral Health Denton
Breakfast Sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Primoris T&D, Scooter’s Coffee
Read more about the history of Denton County's longest-running charity tournament HERE.