T
he First Tee of Northwest Florida and title sponsor The Kugelman Family Foundation presented
The Golf Ball Gala, held at Skopelos at New World on April 12. Over 500 guests attended this
event, including many Northwest Florida celebrities, with guest apparel selections ranging from
contemporary golf, argyle and knickers, loudmouth golf and even some CaddyShack Characters.
Golfers competed in an indoor putting contest, for which the winning prize was $5,000. A masters-inspired
cocktail buffet and top shelf bar were available to guests, along with 2019 Masters Tournament Coverage.
Live entertainment was provided by The Bay Bridge Band. Contests for “Best Dressed Golfer” were held,
as well as a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and a live auction emceed by Marty Stanovich, Executive Director
of The First Tee of Northwest Florida. The Gala helped raise funds to benefit The First Tee of Northwest
Florida’s mission of “impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build
character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.”
photos & story by
Kristina Wright
VIP Pensacola at Skopelos at New World
The Golf Ball Gala
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Claude & Melanie Duvall
Jeremy & Jennifer Reese
Robert Bender & Doug Bates
Ron & Laura Hart
Ildi Hosman & Audrea Chesterfi eld
Marty & Sheryl Stanovich
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