PCDC Annual Golf for Educational Excellence Tournament

 
 

Pillar’s ‘Golf for Educational Excellence’

One of the premier programs of the Pillar Community Development Corporation, Inc., helps fund education aid awards and scholarships for college students from the Greater Hartford area. Over the past 26 years, this tournament has raised over $800,000 and funded 828 education aid awards to deserving students.

The event will consist of 18 holes of golf and a: putting contest, longest drive contest (men & women), closest to the pin contest, as well as an online auction, raffle prizes, a 50/50 contest, a delicious lunch, and a heart moving program. There’s something for everyone!

Please considering investing in Pillar, so we can invest in our children. Invite a friend, or two, and come learn more about Pillar while playing a round of golf on Connecticut's top municipal golf course.

Hit the Green with PCDC July 9th 2026!

Join the Pillar Community on the green this summer as one of the contestants in our annual Golf for Educational Excellence Tournament.

  • Join the Pillar community on the green this summer, as one of the contestants in our annual Golf for Educational Excellence Tournament. The early bird special ends on June 1st, so be sure to register today & take advantage of the limited-time deal. 

    Register to play!

  • Support PCDC as we host a swinging time the Wintonbury Golf Course. Your contributions will help us continue our tradition of raising funds for education through the great game of golf.

    Become a sponsor today!

  • We will be hosting an auction during the luncheon of our annual Golf for Educational Excellence tournament. Whether it’s a trip overseas, an exciting excursion or a free round of golf at a local course. join the fun and give yourself a chance to win one of our great prizes.

    Place your bid!

 
 

A Word of thanks from the president

On behalf of the Pillar Community Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Directors, I would like to personally thank all our sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers for your contribution in making the 23rd Annual Golf for Educational Excellence Tournament a huge success.  

With your help, we were able to raise over $50,000. Over the past twenty-three years, the tournament has raised more than $700,000 and within this time, Pillar has provided 692 educational aid awards to deserving students. With the money raised during the tournament along with contributions from other donors, we will once again award educational aid and book scholarships in August to college students throughout the
Greater Hartford area.  

With your ongoing support, we hope to continue providing financial assistance to help fulfill the educational dreams of future global leaders for years to come. 

 

Special Thanks to

 

Stanley Black & Decker, Platinum Sponsor

David Roberts & ESPN, Gold Sponsor

Access Health CT Small Business, Silver Sponsor

Hartford HealthCare, Silver Sponsor

The Cloud Company, Silver Sponsor

Saint Francis Hospital, Salutatorian Sponsor

Faith Asset Management, LLC, Golf Contest Sponsor

Carmon Community Funeral Homes, Gold Sponsor

Chris Cote’s Golf Shop, Golf Contest Sponsor

The First Cathedral, Snacks and Beverage Sponsor

AARP, Gift Bag Sponsor

The Jett Agency, Honors Sponsor

PS 139 Fitness, Golf Contest Sponsor

Access Health CT Small Business, Silver Sponsor

Carl M. Christie, CFP, Golf Contest Sponsor

Access Health CT, Gift Bag Sponsor

Adelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services,

FedEx, Gift Bag Sponsor

 

Again, we thank you for your ongoing support of Pillar and the children and families we serve.

Venton Forbes, President

Pillar Community Development Corporation