The inaugural Mayor’s Cup golf tournament at The Broadmoor next week is expected to generate $50,000, about $10,000 more than the original goal.
“We filled the tournament last month. That’s pretty tough for any tournament to pull off, as there are so many local tournaments to choose from,” defense contractor Buddy Gilmore, a former mayoral candidate and tournament chairman, said Thursday.
“We have a great tournament committee, and the help we have received from the Broadmoor staff has been tremendous,” he said.
Proceeds from the fundraiser on Thursday will benefit Mayor Steve Bach’s Spirit of the Springs initiatives, which are designed to, among other things, celebrate the good things about Colorado Springs.
El Pomar, which donated $10,000, is the lone platinum sponsor. There are four gold sponsors that donated $5,000 each, including Comcast, TechWise, Security Service Federal Credit Union and Shape Technologies LLC., which is owned by Gilmore.
The money raised from the event will be held by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, and a citizen panel will “direct fund appropriations,” according to the mayor’s website.
The event has 132 registered golfers, city spokeswoman Mary Scott said.
Bunch of local businessmen salivating to get the fat perks that come with being on the “inside” with our bought and paid for mayor. Of course it filled up quick….
Bruce -
Mildly curious. Getting outside for some fresh air, sunshine,exercise to raise funds for a worthy cause – and to help promote the region – -
– - – how is that a bad thing?
If we did not have “a bunch of local businessmen” – - where would we work – how would we eat – somebody has to do something!
Maybe you could sign up to caddy for the mayor?
Bruce – sounds like you didn’t get a tee time… bummer…
Is there a reason that the Mayor of the City of Colorado Springs didn’t hold this marvelous event at one of the CITY’S very OWN golf courses?? Only the Broadmoor is good enough for the “suits” huh? Way to support your own City!
Just Sayin’ – It’s not at a City course because they are enterprises and Issue 300 passed a few years would prohibit them from donating green fees and carts to the City for this purpose. The Broadmoor has generously donated green fees, carts and staff time to put on this fundraiser.
@Mary so why did the green fees have to be donated? The tournament on 1 of the City owned golf courses just makes sense in promoting our City. What’s this money needed for anyway? To pay for more cheerleaders and certificates to be handed out? Isn’t the lady running the part events being paid over $65,000 in salary for economic vitality? What’s Spirit of the Springs have to do with Economic vitality? More chances for Mayor Bach to promote himself. He is the biggest narcissist Mayor this town has seen yet.