Indian River State College Foundation Announces 2025 Promise Cup Golf Tournament to Support Promise Program

March 25, 2025 Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL (March 25, 2025) – The Indian River State College Foundation announces its Promise Cup Golf Tournament fundraiser scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at the PGA Golf Club at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie. The event will feature a 9 a.m. shotgun start and is expected to host 120 participants who will be raising money to support the Indian River State College Promise Program.

The Promise Cup serves as an important fundraising initiative for the Promise Program, which provides Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee County students the opportunity to earn an associate college degree tuition-free at Indian River State College. Since its inception, the program has helped thousands of local students access higher education.

"Our 2025 golf tournament at PGA Village presents an opportunity for our community to directly influence the future of local students,” said Ryan C. Abernethy, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “Every tournament participant and sponsor contributes to the Indian River State College Promise Program, which has already positively impacted the lives of thousands in our four counties by making college education accessible -- regardless of financial constraints. When sponsors and golfers tee off on May 16, they can enjoy a premier golfing experience while simultaneously creating tuition-free pathways for students to pursue their educational dreams. This is an investment not only in our local students, but also in our community and its future.”

Tournament Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

To register for the Promise Cup, visit https://giving.irsc.edu/ways-to-give/golf2025/. Players and sponsors can look forward to a day of exceptional golf, networking, and fundraising for a worthy cause.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from $500 to the $25,000 Presenting Sponsorship. Other options include:

Lunch Sponsor ($10,000)

Breakfast Sponsor ($7,500)

Cart Sponsor ($5,000)

Contest Sponsor ($3,500)

Gift Sponsor ($3,000)

Hole Sponsor ($2,500)

Birdie Sponsor ($1,000)

Friend of the Foundation Sponsor ($500)

Each sponsorship level includes various benefits, such as logo placement on event materials, player entries, and recognition during the tournament. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit https://giving.irsc.edu/ways-to-give/golf2025/.

"The continued success of our Promise Program reflects the unwavering commitment of our community partners and the bold vision we share for accessible education," said Dr. Timothy Moore, President of Indian River State College. "I'm profoundly grateful to everyone participating in this year's Promise Cup. Your generosity directly empowers students across Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties to pursue their educational aspirations without the burden of tuition costs. By investing in these young minds today, you are transforming lives and helping build a stronger, more skilled workforce for our region."

“The Promise Cup represents more than just a day on the golf course," said Annabel Robertson, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the Indian River State College Foundation. "Every swing helps remove financial barriers to higher education for students across our four-county region. The Promise Program has already transformed thousands of local lives, and with each sponsorship and participant in this event, we expand our ability to offer tuition-free associate degrees to students who might otherwise miss their chance at higher education.”

For more information about the Promise Cup tournament, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, please contact the Indian River State College Foundation at (772) 462-4786 or foundation@irsc.edu. Additional information about the Promise Program can be found at https://promise.irsc.edu/.

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About Indian River State College Foundation: The Indian River State College Foundation provides critical funding to ensure program success and student achievement at Indian River State College. Through events like the annual Golf Tournament, the Foundation supports initiatives such as the Promise Program that make higher education accessible to all eligible students in the region.