,Marblehead, Massachusetts, August 20, 2025
News Summary
The annual Swing Fore Pink golf outing at Tedesco Country Club transformed its fairways into a vibrant display of pink, attracting 120 women golfers. For the first time, the event raised over $100,000 for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber, showcasing a decade-long evolution from modest beginnings to a major community fundraiser. With creative fundraising ideas and strong women-led organization, the event cultivated a supportive atmosphere for golfers while making a significant impact in the fight against cancer.
Marblehead, Massachusetts — Swinging Pink, Sinking Big: Tedesco’s Women’s Outing Hits Six Figures
Big day, bigger heart
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Tedesco Country Club turned its fairways into a sea of pink for the annual Swing Fore Pink golf outing. The event drew 120 women golfers and finished the day having raised $100,000+ for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber. What began as a small neighborhood fundraiser in 2012 has grown into a full-throttle, women-led showcase of community, competition, and compassion.
From modest beginnings to a headline total
The first outings brought in only a few thousand dollars each year — typically between $3,000 and $4,000. Fast-forward to 2025, and the tournament’s momentum has pushed annual totals into the six-figure range, with recent tallies falling between $100,000 and $125,000. Since the outing started, the cumulative fundraising now tops $600,000.
How they got there
The growth story reads like a blueprint for grassroots fundraising. The committee added visible sponsorship opportunities such as hole sponsor signs, which helped draw larger contributions. This year, 20 sponsors chipped in $1,000 each, five sponsors gave $2,500, and one major supporter contributed $5,000. Those tiered gifts, combined with player entry fees and creative on-course activities, pushed the total into triple digits.
Pink everywhere — and some extra bang for your buck
The course was decked out in pink — pin flags, staff outfits, and small floral touches that kept the mood lively without slowing play. On the par-4 10th hole, club professionals added a fun twist: they took long drives for charity, accepting $10 per attempt and raising an extra $1,120 before the day was done. It’s the kind of hands-on fundraising that keeps golfers engaged and donors smiling.
People power
The outing is completely women-led, which shapes the atmosphere: warm, focused, and a little bit fierce on the scorecards. Longtime organizer Kacy Jauron has been involved for several years and helped steer the event as more people connected to breast cancer and melanoma asked how they could help. Committee members and club staff — from head professionals to volunteers — handled logistics, set up the course, and kept things running smoothly. The club’s staff commitment continues to be a cornerstone of the event’s success.
Speakers and survivors
The outing featured a guest speaker, Cathy Burgess, a six-year survivor of Stage 3 ovarian cancer and a patient at Dana-Farber. Her presence reinforced the day’s mission: this is about more than trophies and low scores; it’s about patients, families, research, and care. That connection between participants and the cause helps explain why so many golfers return year after year.
Why it matters to golfers
From an expert golf-writer’s viewpoint, the event hits a sweet spot. It keeps competitive play intact while adding charity-driven challenges that are fun and memorable. The mix of scramble formats, on-course contests, and social time at the clubhouse gives players a full day of golf that also feels meaningful. That combo attracts repeat participants and fuels word-of-mouth growth.
The community keeps it rolling
The camaraderie among past participants creates continuity. Returning players bring new friends, committee members refine the roster of sponsors, and the club’s pros pitch in with ideas and muscle. In short, a small neighborhood outing became a polished annual fundraiser powered by people who care and know how to run an enjoyable golf day.
Bottom line
The 2025 Swing Fore Pink outing at Tedesco Country Club proved that a tightly run golf event can deliver both great on-course moments and substantial support for cancer services. With a women-led committee, engaged sponsors, creative fundraising touches, and a steady stream of loyal participants, the outing looks set to keep its momentum going for years to come.
FAQ
What was the date of the event?
It was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
How many players participated?
120 women golfers took part in the outing.
How much money was raised?
More than $100,000 was raised during the 2025 event, with the event’s lifetime total now exceeding $600,000.
Who leads the event?
The tournament is wholly women-led, organized by a volunteer committee with strong involvement from Tedesco Country Club staff and professionals.
How did the event raise extra funds on the course?
Club professionals took long drives on the 10th hole at $10 per attempt, collecting an additional $1,120.
Who spoke at the event?
A guest speaker who is a six-year survivor of Stage 3 ovarian cancer and a patient at Dana-Farber spoke to participants.
How are sponsorships structured?
This year featured sponsor tiers that included 20 sponsors at $1,000, five at $2,500, and one at $5,000.
Quick Facts Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Location | Tedesco Country Club, Marblehead, MA |
| Participants | 120 women golfers |
| Total raised (2025) | Over $100,000 |
| Lifetime total | More than $600,000 since 2012 |
| On-course extra | $1,120 from pro drive attempts on the 10th hole |
| Sponsor breakdown | 20 x $1,000; 5 x $2,500; 1 x $5,000 |
| Special notes | Women-led event, guest survivor speaker, pink-themed course decorations |
For golfers who love the competitive side but also want to give back, this is the kind of event that matches a good round with a great cause. Expect the pink flags to stay — and the fundraising to keep climbing.
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