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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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