Annual golf tournament in Ocean Pines to support student education programs
The following is a release from the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation:
(August 15, 2025): The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking sponsors for its 18th annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club.
The event is the major fundraiser for the Foundation’s education programs, which include annual field trips for all Worcester County fifth graders to the Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.
The tournament will feature a scramble best ball format with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $150 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, “grab and go” breakfast, lunch , and tournament prizes at the beautiful Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The tournament is limited to 120 players, and always fills up, so contact us soon to enter.
Sponsorships are still needed at various levels, ranging from $125 to $2,500.
Foundation President Marie Gilmore said sponsor support directly impacts the more than 650 students who visit the memorial each year through the Foundation’s programs.
“Since 2007, every fifth-grade student in Worcester County has visited the memorial as part of a special field trip,” Gilmore said. “They learn about the military branches, the real-life stories behind the engraved bricks, and the meaning of service and sacrifice.”
The tours are run in partnership with the Worcester County Board of Education and feature volunteer docents, as well as demonstrations by JROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke high schools. Local Coast Guard members also frequently participate.
“Our Foundation covers all costs for these trips, including buses, drivers, and educational materials,” Gilmore said. “As those expenses grow, we rely more than ever on community support to make this possible.”
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all contributions are tax-deductible. In addition to sponsorships, the Foundation also welcomes donated prizes, gift certificates, or items for the tournament’s silent auction.
To sponsor or enter the tournament, or to donate items,, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or tournament co-chair Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For more information on the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, visit WoCoVets.org.
(August 15, 2025): The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking sponsors for its 18th annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club.
The event is the major fundraiser for the Foundation’s education programs, which include annual field trips for all Worcester County fifth graders to the Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.
The tournament will feature a scramble best ball format with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $150 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, “grab and go” breakfast, lunch , and tournament prizes at the beautiful Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The tournament is limited to 120 players, and always fills up, so contact us soon to enter.
Sponsorships are still needed at various levels, ranging from $125 to $2,500.
Foundation President Marie Gilmore said sponsor support directly impacts the more than 650 students who visit the memorial each year through the Foundation’s programs.
“Since 2007, every fifth-grade student in Worcester County has visited the memorial as part of a special field trip,” Gilmore said. “They learn about the military branches, the real-life stories behind the engraved bricks, and the meaning of service and sacrifice.”
The tours are run in partnership with the Worcester County Board of Education and feature volunteer docents, as well as demonstrations by JROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke high schools. Local Coast Guard members also frequently participate.
“Our Foundation covers all costs for these trips, including buses, drivers, and educational materials,” Gilmore said. “As those expenses grow, we rely more than ever on community support to make this possible.”
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all contributions are tax-deductible. In addition to sponsorships, the Foundation also welcomes donated prizes, gift certificates, or items for the tournament’s silent auction.
To sponsor or enter the tournament, or to donate items,, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or tournament co-chair Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For more information on the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, visit WoCoVets.org.