_{Co-chair Steve Cocchi officially welcomes golfers to the event held at the prestigious Atlantic City Golf Club course, one of America’s oldest golf clubs.}

_{Board Vice President Lori Herndon and friends were among the foursomes playing at Golf Fore Kids.}

Co-chair Jake Perskie (second from left) enjoyed a day of golf with friends. 

Golf Fore Kids brought together community leaders, sponsors, and golf enthusiasts in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City.  

_{Members and staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City showed up proudly at the Golf Fore Kids event.}

Golf Fore Kids Helps Open More Doors to Great Futures

The 15th annual Golf Fore Kids Tournament, held on September 29 at the Atlantic City Country Club, brought together community leaders, sponsors, and golf enthusiasts, netting $70,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. The event, presented by South Jersey Gas, continues to be a crucial fundraiser, helping to sustain the Club's transformative programs for children and teens in the region.

“Behind the Blue Door at the Boys & Girls Club, lives are being changed every single day,” said Tracey Triniwell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. “This tournament allows us to continue offering the safe spaces, supportive mentors, and essential programs that empower our members to reach their greatest potential.”

Golfers enjoyed a day on one of America’s oldest and most prestigious courses, complete with contests, a silent auction, prizes, and a premier swag bag. There was a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Chapman Auto Group (Ford, Mazda, Lincoln). Following play, golfers enjoyed a cocktail reception and an awards dinner. 

As part of its ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, the Atlantic City Country Club also provides golf lessons for Club members -- introducing young people to the sport and encouraging confidence both on and off the course.

That spirit of community carried through to the tournament’s competition, where top honors at this year’s Golf Fore Kids Tournament went to the team from Herman Goldner Co., Inc. -- Greg Graziano, Russell Short, Al Parker, and Justin Cohen -- who claimed first place overall. Individual accolades included Andrew Borowski for Closest to the Pin, Bernadette Cummings for Longest Drive (Women), and Carson Sevigny for Longest Drive (Men).

The funds raised will support the Boys & Girls Club’s Health and Well-being programs, including nutrition education, mental health supports through Family Empowerment Associates, and physical fitness programming that strengthen healthy habits from a young age.

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City or to get involved with future events, visit www.acbgc.org, or contact Sharon D’Angio, Director of Resource Development, at sdangio@acbgc.org or (609) 347-2697, ext. 105.

About Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City

The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City is a nonprofit organization that has been providing a safe and nurturing environment for the youth of Atlantic City for over 50 years. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We offer a wide range of programs that focus on education, leadership, health, arts, and more, helping children and teenagers build essential lifeskills and develop into well-rounded individuals. 

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City - visit acbgc.org,

call (609) 347-2697, or email Executive Administrator Brianna Register at bregister@acbgc.org. The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.