31st Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing

On Thursday, July 23, LINK supporters, Board members, staff, and Scholars gathered at Twin Orchard Country Club for our 31st Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing.

This year’s Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing brought together nearly 140 golfers and members of the LINK community for an incredible day of golf, connection, and support for our Scholars. Through sponsorships, ticket sales, our silent auction, raffle, and generous donations, the event raised nearly $250,000 to support the opportunities and resources LINK provides Scholars throughout their educational journeys. Following lunch and a shotgun start, guests returned for an evening reception and program celebrating our Scholars and the community that makes our work possible. Thank you again to our event sponsors whose generous support helped make this year’s outing a success! 

This year, five LINK Scholars joined us for the outing, where they engaged directly with golfers, donors, professionals, and other members of the LINK community, gaining valuable exposure to new people and opportunities to strengthen their confidence and relationship-building skills. 

For many of our Scholars, the outing also marked their first experience on a golf course and their first time swinging a golf club.

Savion described the day as an opportunity to step into something new while building relationships. “I got to meet new people, make connections with different people, and experience what golfing is like. I actually got to hit a golf ball too, which was pretty fun for my first time.”

For rising 10th grader Aaliyah, one conversation went beyond the golf course. As someone interested in becoming a lawyer, she had the opportunity to connect with professionals working in the field and ask about their educational journeys.

“It was amazing meeting people who are lawyers because I want to be a lawyer. I found out what colleges they went to, and now I have more ideas of what colleges to research.”

Mishka also reflected on the relationships she was able to build throughout the day. “We talked to possible donors, got to know them, and they got to know us. It was one of the best days so far, and I really enjoyed bonding more with the LINK staff.”

Experiences like the Golf Outing show that opportunities for Scholars can happen anywhere, from classrooms and college campuses to conversations on the golf course. By bringing Scholars into spaces where they can meet new people, explore careers, and practice forming meaningful relationships, LINK continues to help young people build the confidence and networks that will support them well beyond high school.

Thank you to our event sponsors and everyone who joined us for this year’s outing! We hope to see you next year on the green. Save the date for our 32nd Golf Outing happening on July 22, 2027!

 

Thank you to our sponsors!