Assist the Officer Foundation Pro-Am Raises Over $70,000
Dallas, Texas -
On Monday, September 26, Stevens Park Golf Course hosted the Assist The Officer Foundation Pro-Am for the benefit of the families of the five officers who were killed in the line of duty on July 7, 2016.
The City of Dallas Parks & Recreation Department and their PGA golf professionals, led by PGA Head Professional at Stevens Park Golf Course Jim Henderson, in conjunction with the Northern Texas PGA, raised $71,827.89 during the event. All proceeds from the event benefit the families of the five officers who were killed in the line of duty earlier this year.
Dallas Chief of Police David Brown commented, “These were all men with families and loved ones, but the Dallas Police family continues to grieve and has a hard time dealing with this loss. This is a big deal to our department, and we will never forget this outpouring of support. All of the people who have given their time, their efforts and have written letters and given money to these families are so needed and have been an example to not just to Dallas, but to this country.”
"The Northern Texas PGA and our PGA golf professionals were truly honored and humbled to play a small part in the success of this event. Thanks to the leadership of PGA Head Professional at Stevens Park Jim Henderson and the generosity of so many. The donation that was made to the families of the officers killed on July 7 exceeded our expectations," said Mark Harrison, Executive Director and CEO of the Northern Texas PGA.
Thank you to all of the PGA Professionals who played, and the facilities and individuals who made this event a great success.
Photo of (L-R) Chief David Brown, Jim Henderson, Mark Harrison
