Name: 3rd Annual Juneteenth GOLF Classic & Celebration Gala - Charlotte
Start: 2023-06-17 07:00:00
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa

Event Summary

In 2021, Juneteenth became a Federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

The holiday marks the anniversary of the final announcement proclaiming the freedom for slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.

Our Annual Juneteenth GOLF Classic and Celebration GALA is a charity event that includes a morning golf tournament and evening GALA of food, drinks, music silent auction and more. The net proceeds from both events are donated to "A Perfect Swing", founded by LPGA Professional Ashaunta Epps. Click Here for more information.

This is quickly becoming the event of the summer.

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The Juneteenth GOLF classic offers golfers the opportunity to compete and network for a great cause. The event spotlights small businesses throughout the community, offering opportunities for them to introduce their product or services to golfers at selected holes throughout the golf course.

The format for the Juneteenth Golf Classic is considered Ryder Cup.

There is a Four Person Scramble, Shamble, One Best Ball of the Foursome
Holes 1 – 6
Four Person Scramble

Each person will tee off and the best tee shot will be selected. Each player will play their next shot from the selected position. This format should be followed until the ball is holed and that single score will be used.

Holes 7 – 12
Shamble

Each person will tee off and the best tee shot will be selected. Each player will then play their OWN ball from the team’s best tee shot position. The lowest score of this format will be used.

Holes 13 – 18

One Best Ball of the Foursome

Each person will tee off and play their own ball the entirety of the hole. The lowest single score of the team will be used.

The Juneteenth Celebration GALA is a Masquerade Sneaker Ball. Get your after five attire and your favorite pair of sneakers ready for this celebration event.

Event will include.

Black Wall Street Silent Auction and Reception

Red Carpet

VIP Entrance and Experience

Plated Dinner

Drinks

Door Prizes

Doors Open at 6pm

Come ready to enjoy this evening of elegance and celebrate the progress that has been made since June 19, 1865. There will also be a Black Wall Street silent auction and reception, plated dinner, guest speakers, music, networking and more.

Here are some activities for you to consider:
- Hotel Spa - if you are looking for something to do while your significant other play a round a golf, consider the Spa at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Make your appointment today (Call Embassy Suites for more details)
- Shopping - Concord Mills Mall is just a five (5) minute drive away.

Special Guest, Zuri Sweatt
Miss Queen Juneteenth 2022 - Miss Taste of Charlotte Teen 2023 - Miss Atlantic Coast Teen 2023

Derrick "Fly Ty" Jacobs is a national radio, television and event host. He is a veteran in Charlotte Radio and started back in 1995. He currently produces the Steve Harvey Morning Show and hosts his own show, the FlyTy and Jacinda show every Sunday morning on V1019.

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