NASCAR’s Kevin Harvick & PGA REACH Carolinas Partner for 6th Annual Harvick4Heroes PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am Presented by SoundGear

Charlotte, NC (October 15, 2024) - The 6th Annual Harvick4Heroes PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am presented by Sound Gear was an absolute success! The day encompassed camaraderie, gorgeous weather, exciting play, engagement with PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Veterans, and culminated with a reception and a live auction. The stunning Trump National Charlotte created the perfect venue for the twenty-two teams to tee off on the brisk October morning. The Rolling Hills team consisting of PGA Professional Jeff Avant and Nolan McBride (a), Patrick Bartlett (a), Mike Yermack (a), and Kurt Odom (a) went low, winning by one stroke at 28-under par. Congratulations also to the Truist Wealth team led by PGA Professional Aaron Black for placing 2nd place at 27-under and to the A.L.L. Construction team led by PGA Professional Luke Lovellfor placing 3rd at 24-under.

Players listened to the stories of PGA HOPE Charlotte Veterans Curtis Croft (USMC), Randy Ly (Army), and Tim Hammer (Army). They also learned about the Kevin Harvick Foundation and the three Pillars of PGA REACH Carolinas: Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Following the tournament, players gathered for an evening of drinks and hors d’oeuvres where a live auction for exciting PGA Championship packages. The entire event with the Pro-Am and online auction raised over $250,000 for both foundations.

We would like to thank NASCAR racing legend Kevin Harvick for aligning the Kevin Harvick Foundation with the PGA REACH Carolinas for an incredible event, and KHI Management Vice President Josh Jones

for working alongside our team. We would also like to thank Starkey President & CEO Brandon Sawalich and Product Manager Luke Maresh from SoundGear for being a presenting partner on the event and Trump National Golf Club - Charlotte for hosting a wonderful event.

About PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation

The PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the Carolinas PGA Section, the largest of 41 regional PGA of America Sections in the United States. Our 2,300 PGA Professionals across North and South Carolina are committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through three major pillars: Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion. Signature programs include PGA HOPE, PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip & Putt, Harvick4HighSchoolGolf, the Prokope Academy and the PGA WORKS Fellowship.