The spirit of giving shone brightly this October at Gleneagles Country Club, where members, athletes and community partners gathered for two memorable charity weekends. Both events supported the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation (HSF), which provides financial aid and mentorship to promising students.
Pro‑Am Charity Classic Tennis Tournament
The festivities began on October 2‑3 with a Pro‑Am Charity Classic Tennis Tournament. Despite threatening skies, the energy on the courts remained high. Volunteers kept the silent‑auction tables bustling, while HSF scholar Jazzlyn took the microphone to share how the foundation’s financial support and comprehensive mentoring have transformed her educational journey.
Gleneagles Charity Classic Golf Tournament
A few weeks later, on October 23, the focus shifted to the greens for the Gleneagles Charity Classic Golf Tournament. Led by HSF board member Ray Adams, the committee welcomed a sold‑out field of 144 players on the King’s Course. Dawn broke over a misty fairway, accompanied by a solo bagpiper’s music echoing through the fog.
Volunteers—about 50 strong—set up stations and prepared the grounds. Players enjoyed a hearty breakfast of chicken, biscuits and egg burritos provided by Golden Chick, then received swag bags containing sponsor gift cards and a custom HSF tournament shirt from Fore Fathers. The Dallas Stars Foundation served as the premier sponsor, with additional support from Huckabee, The Watchman Group, My Pet Lady, David Heselton, Saville CPA, Akerman LLP, Foster Financial Group, Local Profile, Segra, Watt & Co., Merritt Luxury Travel and Barbieri Law.
On‑course excitement included three hole‑in‑one contests sponsored by Mercedes‑Benz of Plano, a putting contest, a gold‑ball challenge and even an air‑cannon drive test. Hole 12 became a social hub thanks to a bourbon tasting hosted by Ironroot Distillery. Players stayed energized with mango smoothies and protein bites from B Nutritious, plus savory offerings from Fogo de Chão.
The day concluded with an awards luncheon at the clubhouse, featuring grab‑and‑go items from Andrew’s Pizza. Winners were announced and prizes presented, but the true victory belonged to the students.
Impact on Hendrick Scholarship Scholars
Proceeds from both the tennis and golf classics will directly support HSF scholars, covering tuition costs and funding life‑skill workshops. By uniting sport, community service and philanthropy, Gleneagles Country Club demonstrated how local institutions can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Original reporting: Local Profile (DFW) — read the source article.
