Over $36,000 Raised at Branford Community Foundation’s 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

On Monday, September 29, over 100 people gathered at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club in Branford for the 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament supporting the Branford Community Foundation (BCF). With a sold-out tournament, practically perfect weather, and a stunning course on which to play, the fundraiser was an all-around success—and raised over $36,000 for the Foundation. 

“We are beyond grateful for the incredible turnout at our second annual charity golf tournament,” said BCF Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra. “I want to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who played in the tournament, joined us for dinner, was a sponsor or prize donor, or donated during the event. Every dollar raised ensures that we can continue to provide for the educational, cultural, health, social, and civic needs of our community.” 

The day kicked off with registration, putting practice, and driving at the range, before participants enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club staff. The tournament officially began with a Shotgun start, followed by an afternoon of friendly competition. A lively buffet dinner, awards, and the pulling of the prize drawing winners rounded out the evening as golfers and attendees listened to remarks from Petra, BCF co-founder David Etzel, and Thimble Island Private Wealth Managing Director Logan J. Reed and Vice President Matthew C. Fleming. 

Thimble Island Private Wealth served as the presenting sponsor of the event. Other featured sponsors included dinner sponsors Cherry Hill Glass and Karp & Langerman, P.C., lunch sponsors Betty Ann Donegan, The Etzel Family, and Ascend Bank, and long hole drive sponsor Knightsbridge Supply Company Inc. BCF plans for the tournament to continue annually, and looks forward to sharing the date of the 2026 tournament soon.

For more information on upcoming grants, sponsorships, and community events, or to make a contribution to the Branford Community Foundation, please email Marketing@BranfordCommunityFoundation.org. 

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF), founded in 1980, is a public, nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable trust. It provides an administrative, philanthropic service – a means by which public-spirited citizens may make gifts or bequests, the income from which is distributed for educational, cultural, health, social, and civic needs. The Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors, composed of community leaders who serve without compensation and who have been selected for their knowledge, interest, and integrity of judgment. A part-time Executive Director works with the Board of Directors, and Advisors provide outreach with the community, give guidance to the Board, and help to develop future leadership.