The Honda Classic > Charities
Masked by the excitement and energy surrounding the
best players in the game battling the Bear Trap and 100,000+ spectators enjoying
the action and entertainment is our true mission - GIVING BACK TO THE CHILDREN OF
OUR COMMUNITY! While we strive to provide Palm Beach County with a premier professional
sporting event, our ultimate goal is to positively impact youth in need. With many
thanks to all those who were a part of making the 2007 Honda Classic a success,
the event was responsible for over $505,000 in charitable contributions bringing
our total to over $16 million since the event's inception.
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation
The mission of the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation is to provide charitable
support for activities that advance and enhance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention
of childhood diseases and disorders. The Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation
also supports not-for-profit programs and projects aimed at pediatric health care
and health-related services. More information about the excellent work of the Nicklaus
Children's Health Care Foundation can be found at www.nchcf.org.
First Tee National School Program
The First Tee National School Program is taught by physical education instructors
to introduce golf and its values to students through elementary school physical
education classes. The curriculum emphasizes character-education, while introducing
students to The First Tee's Nine Core Values.
Additional charities supported through The Honda Classic:
- Boy Scouts of America
- Christina's Smile
- Jr. Golf Foundation of America
- Palm Beach Gardens High School
- Pathfinders of Palm Beach/Martin County
- Scripps Health Foundation
- South Florida PGA Section
- Urban Youth Impact's "Back to School Blast"