PHOTOS: Matthew’s Hope hosts Giving on the Green golf tournament

West Orange Times & Observer
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Winter Garden-based nonprofit Matthew’s Hope hosted a day of fun and giving back at its fourth annual Giving on the Green fundraising golf tournament April 7 at the West Orange Country Club.

Along with 18 holes of golf — with a fun twist at each hole, such as a PGA Golf Pro taking the opening drive for golfers or starting the hole from the closer red tee box if the golfers wear a purple tutu, boa scarf and tiara while hitting their drive — those in attendance also were treated to dinner and an awards ceremony following the tournament.

The faith-based organization, which serves the area’s homeless community by connecting those in need with resources, services and basic everyday needs, is fully funded and supported by donations. Events like the organization’s annual golf tournament are crucial to meeting their funding needs.

For more information on Matthew’s Hope or to donate to their cause, visit matthewshopeministries.org.

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Sam Albuquerque

A native of João Pessoa, Brazil, Sam Albuquerque moved in 1997 to Central Florida as a kid. After earning a communications degree in 2016 from the University of Central Florida, he started his career covering sports as a producer for a local radio station, ESPN 580 Orlando. He went on to earn a master’s degree in editorial journalism from Northwestern University, before moving to South Carolina to cover local sports for the USA Today Network’s Spartanburg Herald-Journal. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his lovely wife, Sarah, newborn son, Noah, and dog named Skulí.