HORSESHOE BAY, TX – To say that this yr’s Folds of Honor Legacy Cup, performed earlier this fall at Horseshoe Bay Resort, the AAA-4 Diamond and Condé Nast Readers’ Selection Award-winning resort, a a part of the Crescent Motels & Resorts Latitudes assortment, was a convincing success might be a little bit of an understatement.
In simply its second yr, this Central Texas District Folds of Honor occasion not solely exceeded the $100,000 it raised in 2024 to assist households of fallen or disabled navy service members and first responders, it far surpassed it. The 2025 Folds of Honor Legacy Cup at Horseshoe Bay Resort raised $164,000, which shall be used to award scholarships to relations of service members and first responders who’ve made sacrifices to make sure freedom and make folks’s lives safer.
The golf match was performed on the acclaimed Apple Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort. “This occasion has develop into a deeply significant touchstone occasion for our members and our neighborhood and fills everybody concerned with a way of goal, pleasure, and gratitude that we will do our half to contribute to the very important work of the Folds of Honor,” stated Horseshoe Bay Resort Director of Golf Operations Anthony Holder. “We wish to take this assist and momentum and develop this occasion yearly.”
Folds of Honor was based in 2007 by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, the one F-16 pilot who can also be a PGA of America golf skilled. Folds of Honor has awarded 62,000 scholarships to navy and first responder spouses and kids, totaling round $290 million in all 50 states.
“That $164,000 web for us is equal to only over 32 scholarships,” stated Bradley Allen, Regional Impression Officer for the Central Texas Chapter of the Folds of Honor. “It’s fairly wonderful contemplating it’s solely the second yr.”
Ron Doherty and Steve Wilkins, who’re each members of The Membership at Horseshoe Bay Resort, together with Mark Voss from the Central Texas Chapter of Folds of Honor, have been an enormous a part of the driving power behind the Legacy Cup. And when Doherty says it’s going to increase much more cash subsequent yr, he means it. Plans name for the occasion to double in measurement and use two programs subsequent yr. Along with the Apple Rock Course, Ram Rock, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design that’s lengthy been thought to be the most effective and most difficult programs in Texas, may even host golfers. As a substitute of 144 gamers, it’s going to have 288 gamers subsequent yr to boost greater than $200,000 and impression greater than 50 households.
The 2025 occasion, nevertheless, was so profitable due to sponsors, audio system, auctions, and the eagerness of Horseshoe Bay membership members to play within the occasion for a trigger that no one can say no to, stated Allen, who’s now a member of the Military Reserve and has spent 19 years within the service.
“It was not solely a terrific trigger, however a good time,” Allen stated. “I don’t know anyone who walked away from that who didn’t have a smile on their face. It’s one among these occasions the place persons are saying that not solely do they really feel good, as a result of they gave to a trigger, however man, I can’t await that occasion subsequent yr as a result of it’s a lot enjoyable.”
A brand new wrinkle at this yr’s occasion was one thing referred to as the SmartPin, which has partnered with Folds of Honor nationally. The way in which it really works is that it’s arrange on a par 3, the place a digicam can truly file every participant’s shot all the best way to the outlet. It could actually detect a hole-in-one, clearly, but additionally if the ball finishes inside “gimme” vary, or 3-feet, which pays out prize cash as effectively. It additionally offers every participant with a professionally narrated video. Twenty-dollar minimal donations had been coated, however teams whose gamers contributed $50 to $100 every obtained an automated “2” on the outlet.
The audio system at this yr’s occasion had been Alex McIntosh and Hannah Davis.
McIntosh, a Gold Star father, has been heading up an occasion in Houston for years to honor his son, U.S. Military Cpl. Scott McIntosh, who, throughout his second tour in Iraq in 2008, was amongst 5 troopers who perished due to a suicide bomber. He was 26 on the time and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Coronary heart.
Alex and his household had been devastated. When he discovered in regards to the then-upstart Folds of Honor, he began the Scott A. McIntosh Memorial Event, which has not solely raised greater than $7 million however has served as inspiration to many extra Folds occasions.
Doherty recalled a very poignant second when a girl got here to ship flowers to go along with a memorial setup of Scott McIntosh’s rifle, helmet, and boots.
“She had this stare,” Doherty stated. “And I had seen that stare earlier than. I requested her if she was alright. She stated, ‘I misplaced my fiancé the primary yr of Afghanistan.’ I’m like, ‘holy smokes.’ It introduced all of it again to me.”
Hannah Davis was simply three years outdated when her father, pilot Jeff Davis, died from accidents he suffered in a helicopter crash. Hannah was truly working at a golf course as an adolescent when she discovered in regards to the Folds of Honors scholarships. She utilized and was awarded a scholarship that allowed her to graduate from Michigan State College with none debt. Her youthful brother, Blake, can also be a recipient.
“Everyone hears these tales and sees stuff on social media, however once you’re there, nose to nose with the individuals who actually misplaced somebody – and there are folks within the crowd who is likely to be in comparable conditions – it actually hits dwelling,” Allen stated. “They’re residing the life that honors the reminiscence of these we misplaced or supporting those that by no means got here again 100%.”
As for subsequent yr, Doherty and Wilkins, together with the assist of Horseshoe Bay Resort Director of Golf Operations Anthony Holder, are planning to enlist extra sponsors as effectively and extra members, particularly girls members, to refill the 2 golf programs.
Be taught extra at HSBResort.com and FoldsOfHonor.com.
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About Folds of HonorFolds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit group that gives academic scholarships to the spouses and kids of US navy service members and first responders who’ve fallen or been disabled whereas serving our nation and communities.
Instructional scholarships assist non-public faculty tuition or tutoring in grades Okay-12, tuition for faculty, technical or commerce faculty and post-graduate work, together with a grasp’s diploma, doctorate, or skilled program. Funds for a second bachelor’s diploma or commerce/technical program certification are additionally out there. It’s rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was based by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three fight excursions in Iraq) and PGA Skilled. He’s serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For extra info or to donate in assist of a Folds of Honor scholarship, go to foldsofhonor.org.
About Horseshoe Bay ResortHorseshoe Bay Resort is one among America’s largest golf and lakeside resort locations. It’s positioned 45 minutes from Austin on greater than 7,000 picturesque acres of the Texas Hill Nation and alongside the spectacular shores of constant-level Lake LBJ. It options 4 championship golf programs designed by World Golf Corridor of Fame members Robert Trent Jones Sr and Jack Nicklaus, in addition to the thrilling 18-hole Zoysia-grass Whitewater Placing Course.
Horseshoe Bay Resort has invested $150+ million in a property-wide capital enchancment program and new building. The work included enhanced visitor lodging and assembly areas, in addition to renovation of the golf programs and membership homes. The resort additionally incorporates a lakeside spa, world-class tennis and pickleball, a full-service lake marina, and a personal airport. The AAA 4 Diamond resort is a part of the Crescent Motels & Resorts distinguished Latitudes life-style motels and resorts division. For extra info and reservations go to www.hsbresort.com or name 877-611-0112.
About Crescent Motels & ResortsCrescent Motels & Resorts is an award-winning, nationally acknowledged, operator of motels and resorts with over 120 properties in america & Canada. Crescent is without doubt one of the few elite administration corporations accredited to function upper-upscale and luxurious motels underneath the model households of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Crescent additionally operates a group of impartial and life-style properties underneath the Latitudes Assortment umbrella. These properties embody NOPSI Resort New Orleans, Horseshoe Bay Resort, and The Opus Westchester, Autograph Assortment. Powered by progressive, forward-thinking specialists, Latitudes is a contemporary administration platform for life-style motels and resorts the place inventive ideas join with fashionable vacationers from city boutique motels to oceanside luxurious resorts.
