3RD ANNUAL EAST DIVISION CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT A DAY OF IMPACT:
By Christina Rice MAA Internal Communications & Creative Specialist
On October 9, the East Division hosted the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Independence Golf Club in Richmond, VA. With support from 41 sponsors, a dedicated committee, and volunteers, the event raised $187,000 for Open Arms.
The tournament welcomed 30 teams and 120 participants. Golfers enjoyed breakfast, swag, a 9:00 am shotgun start, and mid-round snacks, finishing with lunch and awards. Vendors, MAA associates, and their spouses came together to make the day memorable.
THE ATLANTA GOLF CLASSIC A HOLE IN ONE:
The 5th Annual Open Arms Atlanta Golf Classic was held on April 14, at the Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta, GA. The event welcomed 210 players and volunteers for a day of golf, friendly competition, and camaraderie with industry partners and MAA associates. After the tournament, guests enjoyed a buffet lunch and awards ceremony, where organizers recognized major and repeat sponsors whose generosity helped raise a record-breaking $300,000 for Open Arms. The event team, led by Marylou Scruggs, MAA Regional Vice President, dedicated five months to planning this memorable day. Plans are already underway for the 6th Annual Open Arms Atlanta Golf Classic on April 20, 2026.
By Beth Johnson MAA Executive Assistant & Open Arms Representative
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