Fore The 24 Golf Tournament Raises Over $200,000 for Recovery Services

Fore The 24 Golf Tournament Raises $208,635 for Dallas 24 Hour Club

A charity golf tournament at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas generated $208,635 to support the Dallas 24 Hour Club. The event was sold out with 92 players and featured competitive team play, a putting knockout competition, and a range of sponsors and organizers working to raise funds for housing, meals, and long-term recovery services for people overcoming substance use.

Top-line results and participants

The winning team, sponsored by Lincata, included Chris Halloran, Alan Kramer, Andy Pung, and Brent Schreinier. Second place went to the Catlyn Capital Corporation and Hamilton Realty team — Brett Fry, Curtis Jaggers, Kyle Porter, and Jeff Zickefoose. Third place finished with Ted Case, Kirk Davis, Bill Dunlap, and Lyle Harback. The Putting Knockout winners were Ryan Strawn, Trey Adams, Eli Ellis, and David Rambie.

Event leadership and purpose

The tournament was co-founded by a Dallas 24 Hour Club board member Tom White and Gilbert Freeman served as tournament chair. The Dallas 24 Hour Club’s mission focuses on providing safe housing, regular meals, support services, and practical tools to help residents pursue stable, sober lives. Event leadership reported that the funds raised will be directed toward those core services to support residents’ recovery and long-term stability.

U.S. Junior Amateur Championship: Hamilton Coleman Claims Title

In a separate but related golf news development at the Junior level, Hamilton Coleman won the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship with a 2 & 1 victory over Nguyen Anh Minh. Coleman, 17, entered the final ranked outside the top 600 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking but established a decisive early lead, building a 5-up advantage through six morning holes before holding off a late comeback attempt.

Significance and historical context

Nguyen Anh Minh became the first Vietnamese player to reach a USGA final during the tournament, advancing past several notable opponents en route to the championship match. Coleman is noted as the first future Georgia Bulldog to win the Junior Amateur title since Brian Harman in 2003, marking a significant milestone for his collegiate and amateur prospects.

2025 U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest and Brook Hollow

The 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur is scheduled to be played at Trinity Forest Golf Club and Brook Hollow Golf Club, featuring a field of 256 golfers from ages 13 to 18. The championship format is rigorous: participants are expected to play 36 holes per day during match play rounds throughout the week, testing stamina and consistency. Trinity Forest will measure 7,344 yards (Par 71) with a bold modern design, while Brook Hollow will bring classic routing at 7,049 yards (Par 70).

Coverage and competitive stakes

The championship field will include players from 38 U.S. states and 33 international locations, and organizers plan to provide live coverage, player features, and scoring updates through dedicated amateur golf platforms. Past winners of the Junior Amateur have gone on to success in Major championships and on the PGA TOUR, underscoring the event’s role in developing future professional talent.

Context and community impact

The Fore The 24 fundraising total reflects local philanthropic support for recovery services in Dallas. Funds raised at community sporting events typically offset operational costs for service providers, expand program capacity, and contribute to housing and meal programs that serve residents in recovery. Combining community events with larger competitive golf championships at the same venues highlights the multifaceted use of local courses for both charitable and elite amateur competition.

Event logistics and format details

Fore The 24 operated as a sold-out field with team and individual competitions, including a separate Putting Knockout event. The Junior Amateur format emphasizes match play over multiple rounds with daily 36-hole schedules during match stages, placing physical and mental demands on young competitors and rewarding depth of game and endurance.

Next steps and upcoming dates

Funds from the Fore The 24 tournament will be allocated to the Dallas 24 Hour Club’s programs for housing, meals, and recovery services. The 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur will convene the expanded field across Trinity Forest and Brook Hollow, presenting a week-long championship that will be closely monitored by scouts, college programs, and amateur golf followers.