HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION ELEVATES MATCHING DONATIONS TO 20%

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (January 11, 2023) – At the heart of the Heritage Classic Foundation is a history of philanthropic giving that goes far beyond golf. The 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and host to South Carolina’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament is proud to announce due to the success of the 2022 RBC Heritage, the board of trustees is increasing the percentage of matching dollars contributed to the Birdies for Charity and Heritage Champions Fore Charity programs from 15% to 20% in 2023.

The announcement was made by the new charity committee chairman Cary Corbitt. Corbitt was elected after former chairman Stan Smith retired from the Heritage Classic Foundation board. “The 2022 RBC Heritage surpassed all expectations and we want to pass that success on to our registered charity partners,” said Corbitt. “Unfortunately, rising costs are impacting everyone, including the charities the Heritage Classic Foundation supports. We hope the extra 5% match will make a difference.”

The PGA TOUR recently announced the 2023 RBC Heritage would enjoy a designated status. The Heritage Classic Foundation wants the community to reap the benefits of this distinction which includes raising the purse to $20 million and a guarantee that many of the top PGA TOUR pros will compete. “The Heritage Classic Foundation’s vision is to improve the long-term economic, social and cultural life of South Carolina,” said Foundation president and tournament director Steve Wilmot. “We put this vision into action by directing resources to six pillars of a healthy community: children’s programs, scholarships, health and welfare, arts and culture, environmental causes and education.”

Close to 100 nonprofits throughout the Lowcountry and South Carolina are registered charity partners of the Heritage Classic Foundation. They are able to solicit donations through the Birdies for Charity and Heritage Champions Fore Charity programs and for every dollar raised, the Heritage Classic Foundation kicks in an extra 20%. The programs have raised close to $22 million since they were created. The Heritage Classic Foundation has distributed a total of $49.1 million since it was created in 1987.

More information on the programs and how to participate is available online and can be found at www.heritageclassicfoundation.com.

The 55th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will be conducted over the Harbour Town Golf Links, April 10-16, 2023.

ABOUT THE HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION — CHAMPIONING CHARITIES. LIFTING LIVES.

At the heart of the Heritage Classic Foundation is a history of philanthropic giving that goes far beyond golf. Since 1987, we’ve raised and donated $49.1 million to educational and charitable initiatives that lift lives in South Carolina. And we’re still going strong. Every year, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization hosts a world-class PGA TOUR event as a primary fundraising effort. For more information, call 843-671-2448, visit heritageclassicfoundation.com, or find us on Facebook (Heritage Classic Foundation) and Twitter (@HCFGolf).