Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade celebrated its 59th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo on March 10, 2026, at an all-new location, the Trump National Doral, to drive change, one swing at a time. The highly anticipated annual fundraising tournament brought together community leaders and golf enthusiasts for a day of friendly competition and purpose-driven play, all in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s life-changing youth development programs.
The event raised over $280,000 that will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s services and programs at its six Clubs and sites combined, which provide educational after-school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring and summer and athletic programs for area youth who need them the most. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
This year’s Golf Classic also marked the official launch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s year-long 80th anniversary celebration. For eight decades, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been committed to improving the lives of Miami-Dade area youth through mentorship, care and educational programs designed to prepare them to become productive and caring citizens in the community.
The scramble-style tournament teed off with a shotgun start at noon, following a morning registration and driving range session. 120 players putted for a purpose, for fun or at a competitive level while raising crucial funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.
Biscayne Bay Brewing, the official beer sponsor of the tournament, was served all day throughout the course and during the banquet. Kombi Keg Miami poured Biscayne Bay Brewing’s Marlins Lager draft beer. Players enjoyed water and soft drink refreshments provided by Coca-Cola Beverages South Florida, and on-the-go snacks and lunch on the green provided by Hooters of South Florida. Golfers had an array of Hooters’ restaurant favorites, including its famous wings and boneless chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, Caesar salad, burgers and fries. Cocktails, generously provided by Campari Group, the official spirits sponsor, were mixed and served all day throughout the course and during the banquet and awards ceremony.
Guests started their day with cafecitos provided by Café La Llave and had a chance to win bottles of premium spirits, provided by Pantry Liquors, at the Bottle Bonanza Putting contest.
As golfers made their way through the course, they had the opportunity to participate in various activities and additional fundraising contests at different holes. Famous Long Drive Champion Bobby Bradley offered players a chance at a hole-in-two for prizes. On hole 10/11, players could try their luck at winning prizes and strokes off their score card at the Hooters Dice Roll contest. Golfers could attempt to make a hole-in-one for a one-year lease of a Moke America electronic golf cart on hole 6.
The day wrapped up with an awards ceremony banquet dinner inside Trump National Doral, complete with a live raffle featuring high-end prizes including golf aficionado items, restaurant packages, and luxury vacation experiences. Raffle prizes included a chance to win two tickets to the TPC Scottsdale Waste Management Phoenix Open 2027 Championship and an eight-day and seven-night stay for a family of eight-12 in a private five-bedroomed/five and a half bath home in Steamboat Springs, CO during ski season.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support our youth and our mission,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade President Alex Rodriguez-Roig. “Our Annual Golf Classic is one of our most cherished annual traditions, and this year was truly special as we kicked off our 80th anniversary celebration. The generosity of our sponsors, players, and community partners makes it possible for us to continue serving Miami-Dade area youth for generations to come.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade proudly recognizes its 59th Annual Golf Classic Golf Committee, including Special Event Chair Olga Guilarte, 2026 Golf Committee Chair Anthony Lopez, and committee members Liana de Mena, Chris Merlo, Alex Quevedo, Fred Rebozo, Marc Suarez and Taylor Walker.
The organization also extends its deepest gratitude to the event’s generous sponsors. The Carmen Rebozo Foundation was the Title Sponsor, and the Presenting Sponsor was Publix Super Markets Charities. The Pacifico Foundation was the Double Eagle Sponsor, and Bluestreak/CCU and DRRT were the Eagle Sponsors. Ocean Bank and LCL McDonald’s were the Birdie Sponsors. Argo, Bezold Family, Charter America, Harding+, Huntington National Bank, INB, Martin-Brower, Omnisphere, Performance Team Sports, Stretch Zone, TASKO, Truist Wealth Management, Walker Management Group, were the Par Sponsors.
In-kind sponsors included Casa Faroy, Tito’s Miami Cigar & Company, Printhouse USA and in10se Designs. The lunch and hospitality sponsor was Hooters South Florida, the beer sponsor was Biscayne Bay Brewing, the water and soft drink sponsor was Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, and the coffee sponsor was Café la Llave. A special thank you to the Trump National Doral for hosting the annual event.
For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and how to get involved, visit www.bgcmia.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946 and is proudly celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites combined serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit www.bgcmia.org, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.




