Bloomfield, Connecticut, August 26, 2025
News Summary
The Goff Tournament at Tumble Brook Country Club brought together celebrities Chevy Chase and Christopher McDonald to support local charities. The event, held on February 16, featured both entertainment and fundraising, benefiting the Goff Family Foundation and the Vicky and Ron Santo Foundation. With an atmosphere of camaraderie and competitive spirit, the tournament highlighted the important role golf can play in charitable efforts within the community.
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Celebrity pairing turns tees into a good cause
In a scene that mixed Hollywood smiles with a charitable swing, Chevy Chase and Christopher McDonald showed up at Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield on February 16, 2025 for the annual Goff Tournament. The event read like a who’s who of familiar faces — a classic movie star persona rubbing shoulders with local legal power and a field of golfers out to help two causes that hit home for many families.
Stars, lawyers, and local course vibes
Chevy Chase, best known to many as Ty Webb in Caddyshack and Clark Griswold in the Vacation movies, brought that easygoing celebrity presence. Christopher McDonald, who recently stepped back into the role of Shooter McGavin in a new streaming movie, brought a sharper, competitive edge that fans recognize from his on-screen golf rivalries. Both men joined attorney Brooke Goff, founder of Goff Law Group, in the tournament that benefits the Goff Family Foundation and the Vicky and Ron Santo Foundation.
From a golf-writer perspective, these mixed celebrity-amateur events are more than photo ops. They raise awareness and money in a way few other formats can, because they blend entertainment with the familiar social rituals of the game — a shot for charity, a friendly wager, and the kind of camaraderie you only get on the fairways. The vibe at Tumble Brook leaned into that mix: playful competitiveness with an eye on giving back.
What the tournament supports
Proceeds from the day helped support the Goff Family Foundation, which focuses on increasing access to education, housing, nutrition, and healthcare for young adults and children. The tournament also aided the Vicky and Ron Santo Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping people secure diabetic alert dogs. Both causes connect to practical needs and long-term support for families.
Brooke Goff’s unconventional outreach
Brooke Goff is known locally not just for the law firm she founded but for a bold billboard strategy that uses celebrities to spark conversation. The firm, which has a strong presence across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York and is primarily staffed by female attorneys, has leaned on memorable imagery and familiar faces to tell a story. Billboards have featured a range of celebrities, including Christopher McDonald, Flavor Flav, Jared Goff, Vanilla Ice, and Mike Tyson, paired with simple, catchy lines. Look for messages like We are straight shooters and Choose the happy firm used without fanfare as part of a broader effort to connect with the community through recognizable icons and a touch of humor.
Goff says the billboards are meant to share a personal journey rather than sell legal services. That approach ties directly into the philanthropic arm of the work: small, consistent efforts add up. Goff frames her ambitions around making a 1.5% difference in the world through firm efforts and charitable giving, an idea rooted in family influence and a grandmother’s advice to focus more on enriching lives than accumulating wealth.
On-course chemistry and the tournament’s tone
For golfers and fans watching, the pairing of Chase and McDonald offered a mix of showmanship and genuine goodwill. Chase’s laid-back screen persona and McDonald’s shooter-style intensity created a contrast that’s fun to watch — part light entertainment, part competitive golf. The day’s format favored friendly interaction and fundraising over record-breaking rounds, which is the point: get people together, have a good time, and raise money for causes that matter.
Why golf still works for charity
Charity golf days remain effective because they give donors a social experience tied to a sport many people love. The mix of celebrities, business leaders, and community partners creates conversations that turn into commitments. When a tournament benefits specific foundations with clear missions — like education and diabetic alert dogs — the impact is easier for donors to picture and support.
Takeaway for golf fans
If you like your golf with a side of celebrity and community impact, events like the Goff Tournament are worth watching or attending. They bring attention to real needs while giving players of all levels a chance to be part of something larger than a scorecard. For players following the course of celebrity involvement in golf, this event was a neat reminder that the game can bridge entertainment, local business, and charitable work in one afternoon on the links.
FAQ
What was the event and where did it take place?
The Goff Tournament took place at Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield, Connecticut on February 16, 2025.
Which celebrities participated?
Chevy Chase and Christopher McDonald participated alongside attorney Brooke Goff.
What charities benefited from the tournament?
Proceeds supported the Goff Family Foundation, focusing on education, housing, nutrition, and healthcare for young adults and children, and the Vicky and Ron Santo Foundation, which assists people in obtaining diabetic alert dogs.
What is notable about Goff Law Group’s outreach?
The firm uses bold billboard campaigns featuring celebrities to share a personal story and connect with the community. The firm has a strong presence in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York and is largely staffed by female attorneys.
Who has appeared on the firm’s billboards?
Billboard subjects have included Christopher McDonald, Flavor Flav, Jared Goff, Vanilla Ice, and Mike Tyson, among others.
What is Brooke Goff’s stated goal for impact?
Goff aims to make a 1.5% difference in the world through her firm’s work and associated charity efforts, an outlook inspired by her grandmother’s advice to prioritize enriching lives.
Quick Reference Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Goff Tournament |
| Date | February 16, 2025 |
| Location | Tumble Brook Country Club, Bloomfield, Connecticut |
| Notable Participants | Chevy Chase, Christopher McDonald, Brooke Goff |
| Beneficiaries | Goff Family Foundation; Vicky and Ron Santo Foundation |
| Goff Law Group Presence | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York; primarily female attorneys |
| Billboard Slogans | We are straight shooters; Choose the happy firm |
| Philanthropic Aim | Make a 1.5% difference inspired by family values |
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