June 12, 2007, Bluffton, S.C. – Representatives of Gateway Realty today announced they raised more than $21,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton at their recent Bluffton Pro-Am Charity Golf Classic.

 

More than 125 golfers took part in the event, which was held Monday, June 4, on Colleton River Plantation Club’s Pete Dye Course. Sponsored by Gateway Realty, all money raised from the event goes toward the Bluffton club’s work with local children and teens.

 

Teams comprised of four amateurs and one professional competed in a Texas scramble, with the top three teams receiving recognition at the reception and awards ceremony in the Dye Clubhouse following play. 

 

“It is a privilege to be able to use our contacts and resources to help such a worthy organization in our own community,” said Tom C. Jackson, broker in charge of Gateway Realty. “We are thrilled with the amount of money we raised for the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton and are already looking forward to next year’s event.”

 

“We are greatly appreciative of Gateway Realty’s commitment to the Bluffton community and in particular the Boys & Girls Club,” said Tony Guasto, Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton board member and tournament chairman. “The overwhelming turnout and money raised from this event will surely help us as we move forward helping provide a positive influence for Bluffton area youth.”  

 

Gateway Realty is the mainland expert, five offices on the mainland. They are the number one real estate company on the mainland, offices outside Colleton River, Belfair and Berkley Hall. For additional information about Gateway Realty, call 1-800-673-6456 or visit gatewayrealtysc.com.  

 

Colleton River Plantation sits on 1,500 acres of spectacular unspoiled land, has expansive lakes, sweeping vistas and is nestled at the confluence of the Colleton and Chechessee Rivers. It is located just two miles from the Hilton Head Island bridge and occupies one of the most picturesque and breathtaking Lowcountry environments. Two award winning 18 hole golf courses, a Jack Nicklaus and a Pete Dye, a Par 3 Bruce Borland golf course, the Stan Smith Tennis and Swim Center, deep water docks, and miles of nature trails round out the Colleton River experience. For more information about Colleton River Plantation Club, call 1-800-419-7777 or visit colletonriverclub.com.   

 

In its two-year-old facility at 100 H.E. McCracken Circle, the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton provides a wide range of after-school, intersession and summer programs for members 6-18 years old, the majority of them at-risk or from disadvantaged circumstances. Activities in five core areas promote growth, self-esteem and positive relationships with adults and peers. Current club membership is 669. Daily attendance averages 235.

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