BRADENTON – Golfers of all skill levels came out to enjoy a day on the links and support a great cause at this year’s Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. The match was once again held at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton, a course known to be challenging for even the most skilled golfers, but enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
“As you can see, it’s a very unforgiving course, but this is a great tournament and a lot of fun,” said a golfer who had just hit his tee shot into a pond. That particular hole offered a new Cadillac to any golfer that could sink a 170-yard hole-in-one. The Cadillac didn’t go home with anyone at this year’s tournament, but thanks to the generosity of many area businesses, there was an abundance of great swag for the field.
The tournament, now in its 22nd year, is held every May, and benefits the Chamber’s Scholarship Program. This year, the Chamber is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a Manatee County graduating senior seeking a four-year degree, and a $1,000 scholarship to a Manatee County graduating senior seeking local trade or career-focused education.
Applications for the 2021 scholarships have already been accepted, and the Chamber will award them Thursday, March 25 at the AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange meeting. Scholarships are funded by the annual golf tournament, as well as other events held by the Chamber.