May 21, 2025 Indian River State College
Port St. Lucie, FL (May 21, 2025) – The Indian River State College Foundation successfully concluded its 2025 Promise Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, May 16, raising $85,000 to support the Indian River State College Promise Program. The event, held at the PGA Golf Club at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, attracted 120 participants who came together for a day of exceptional golf and charitable giving to help provide tuition-free associate degrees to students across Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.
“We are thrilled with the tremendous success of this year’s Promise Cup,” said Ryan C. Abernethy, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “The generous support from our sponsors and participants will enable us to expand the reach of the Promise Program, which has already positively impacted the lives of thousands in our four counties by making college education accessible regardless of financial constraints.”
Several players demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the tournament:
- Championship Foursome: John Biggs, Nicolas Negron, Tyler Adams, and Adrian Voster
- Longest Drive (Men): Adrian Voster
- Longest Drive (Women): Sara Battles
- Closest to Pin: Frank Hoover
- Putting Contest Winner: Traer Van Allen
The tournament’s success would not have been possible without the generous support of its sponsors. The Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to Speizle Architectural Group, FPUA, CMTA, Coral Shores Behavioral Health, Hi Tide Boat Lift, George E. Warren, Federated Insurance, Kimley Horn, St. Lucie Mets, Citizen Bank, Tremco, Joacquin & Sons, Dyer Chevrolet, Aapex Electric, Gilbert Ford, Gilbert Chevy, Tribe Intensive, Piper, Proctor, Steinger Greene and Feiner, Treasure Coast Lexus, Stuart Toyota, Go Getter Girls Network, FGD Dezigns, Love Titos, Bootlegger Mobile Bar and Varsity Sports Shop. Their commitment to supporting educational opportunities in our community has made a significant difference in the success of this year’s Promise Cup.
“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 E. Moore, President of Indian River State College. “I am profoundly grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Promise Cup. Your generosity directly empowers students across our four-county region 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 Indian River State College Promise Program represents a transformative commitment to educational access and economic mobility in our region. This initiative covers tuition and fees for eligible high school graduates, removing financial barriers that often prevent talented students from pursuing higher education. By investing in local talent, the Indian River State College Promise Program strengthens our workforce pipeline, addresses skills gaps in high-demand industries, and creates pathways to prosperity for families across our service area. College officials report significant increases in enrollment and retention rates since the program’s inception, demonstrating its immediate impact on both individual lives and the broader community’s economic vitality.
“The Promise Cup represents more than just a day on the golf course,” added 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.”
The Indian River State College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, supports Indian River State College initiatives including funding the Promise Program and offering over 1600 scholarships each year through donations and endowments. Through events like the Promise Cup Golf Tournament, the Foundation is able to fund initiatives that make higher education accessible to all eligible students.
For more information about the Indian River State College Foundation or to learn how you can get involved in future events, please visit https://giving.irsc.edu or contact the 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.
About Indian River State College: Indian River State College, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
