In 2007, a handful of caring and committed members of the Roanoke Valley came together to start a golf tournament with the purpose of raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Their vision was to create a golf tournament unlike no other in SW Virginia and more importantly help in the fight against such an awful disease that unfortunately, affects so many.
Because of the generosity of sponsors like Advance Auto Parts, The Smith Family, Sylvania Automotive, Haley Toyota, Spencer Home Center, BB&T and BB&T Insurance, and many other local and national businesses, this tournament has grown over the past ten years and has raised over 3.5 million dollars in the fight against cancer; making it one of the largest golf tournaments for the
American Cancer Society.
The tournament has also had some of the greatest golfers in the world make a guest appearance such as: Tom Watson, Kenny Perry, Curtis Strange, Annika Sorenstam, and Paul Azinger as well as, legendary former Virginia Tech Head Football Coach, Frank Beamer, who attends every year for this fun filled day of golf and comradery.
PGA Professional Chip Beck, "Mr. 59" 2018
PGA Professional Bobby Wadkins
2017
Legendary LPGA Pro, Annika Sorenstam
2015
Virginia PGA Curtis Strange
2016
Legendary PGA Pro, Paul Azinger
2014 pictured with Garnett Smith’s team
. Golf Coach Hank Haney and Virginia Tech Head Football Coach Frank Beamer
Two legendary sport coaches at the 2012 Swing Fore A Cure
Golfing Legend PGA Tom Watson
2012
2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel presenting the trophies to the 2011 winners
PGA Instructor Matt Killen, PGA Player Kenny Perry and PGA Caddie Steve Williams
2010
