BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — The inaugural James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational made a powerful local impact this month, presenting a $420,000 check to the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation — the largest share of a record $630,000 in charitable contributions generated from the tournament’s debut year.
Other major beneficiaries include Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, First Tee – Florida Gold Coast, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Charities, reflecting the event’s broad commitment to health, youth, and community causes across South Florida.
“From day one, we set out to build a best-in-class event that blends PGA TOUR Champions golf with the spirit of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and to celebrate South Florida through meaningful local impact,” said Ken Kennerly, Executive Director of the James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational. “Thanks to our fans, partners, volunteers, and the philanthropic leadership of our community, year one delivered in a big way. We’re deepening our commitment to South Florida, and year two will raise the bar even higher.”
The check presentation to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation recognized the hospital as the tournament’s leading beneficiary. The funds will help expand services at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, which provides advanced care in cancer prevention, heart health, pelvic health, and maternal services.
“We are profoundly grateful for the generous support of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, a local PGA TOUR Champions event,” said Lincoln Mendez, North Region Executive, Baptist Health South Florida and CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “This event not only brings national attention to the exceptional work being done at Boca Raton Regional Hospital but also helps expand the reach of our Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute. Through these contributions, we are able to provide greater access to advanced diagnostic and preventive care in cancer, pelvic health, heart health, pre- and post-partum services, and primary care. This support is making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and the health of our community.”
The tournament, managed by Pro Links Sports, delivered what organizers called “a record-setting charitable result” — one that solidified its place among South Florida’s premier philanthropic sporting events.
Tickets are already on sale for the 2026 James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, returning March 2–8, 2026, at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton. The event will again pair 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals with 26 football legends and will be televised live on Golf Channel.
Fans can expect expanded on-site experiences and more Hall of Fame players returning to tee it up for charity.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit JamesHardieInvitational.com.
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