The Lewis family in attendance at the ENDALZ Charity Golf Tournament
The ENDALZ Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success on June 7, 2017, and—in spite of having to end early due to excessing rain—a great time was had by all at the Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, Fla. “We had 17 teams compete on the challenging Copperhead course,” said organizer, Rufus Lewis, whose wife of 52-years, Cynthia, is a victim of the disease. “Everyone enjoyed themselves and had lots of fun.” Golfers chowed down on a delicious lunch and received gift bags full of goodies. Proceeds from the tournament benefited the Walk to End Alzheimer’s that is being held in Tampa, Florida, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. at the Amalie Arena. All are welcome to join the Walk.
Rufus and Cynthia Lewis
“My family is thankful and grateful to the sponsors, golfers, Innisbrook Resort, staff, volunteers and the Florida Alzheimer’s Association for their gracious help and support honing my lovely wife Cynthia Lewis.”
Anyone wanting to donate to this cause can still make their donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Susana Arneson, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 700, Clearwater, Florida 33732. Or by calling the Florida Southwest Chapter at (727) 578-2558.
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. The chronic neurodegenerative disease usually starts slowly and worsens over time. There is no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues.
Players of all ages teed-up on the Copperhead course (Par 71, 7209 yards), a favorite among PGA TOUR professionals and host to some of the world’s greatest golfers during the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship. In attendance was Mr. Belvin Brown from St. Petersburg,Fla.—the oldest player. Brown has been playing golf for more than 70-years.
Mr. Belvin Brown of St. Petersburg,Fla.—the oldest player in the tournament.
WINNERS
- Closest to pin and longest drive for ladies Vernell Williams (took both!)
- Closest to pin (men) Josh Smith
- Longest drive (senior men) Harold Lee, Jacksonville, Fla.
- Longest drive for (men) Nate King
1st place from Pasco County: Louis Carter, Clyde Carter, Willie Broner and Tommy Anderson
2nd Place from Pinellas County: Josh Smith, Will Hagen, Nate King and Sam Komar
3rd Place from Hillsborough County: Rodney Lewis, Chris Adams, Fred Young and Walter Hall
4th Place from New York: Eric Hardy, Curtis McNair, Ron Thomas and Mike Harris
View photo gallery to see all the fun!
Photos by Linda Resovsky
