On May 23, 2016, the Manor Golf and Country Club in Milton, Georgia hosted golfers who spent the day networking and enjoying the warm weather while raising money for The Educational Foundation (Foundation) of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA). The tournament raised over $26,000 for scholarships and programming that will assist Georgia college students. This brings totals to over $89,000 raised by the Tournament over the past four years.

A putting and chipping contest kicked off the festivities, followed by a standard scramble start to the tournament. The day concluded with a lively 19th hole party at the clubhouse. Guests were treated to testimonials from scholarship recipients who talked about how the Foundation has had a positive impact on their education and career path. Then, GSCPA Board member and Tournament Co-Chair, James Freeman, presented prizes to the top three scoring teams, as well as the two individuals who were closest to the pin and had the longest drive. Prizes were also awarded for the putting and chipping contests.

The Foundation Cup competition, or a “tournament within the tournament,” allowed sponsors coming in at the Birdie, Eagle, Double Eagle and Title levels to compete for bragging rights and a trophy to display in their office for a year.

The Foundation, established in 1957, helps students achieve their goals of becoming CPAs by identifying the best and brightest individuals entering the profession and providing those individuals with the help needed to complete their education.