Winchester, VA - Links to Freedom's 7th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Golf Benefit, hosted by Winchester Country Club in Winchester, VA, will feature Cassy Tully, golf artist and philanthropist.
This annual golf tournament, held on November 9th, 2024, benefits the Links to Freedom Golf Foundation. "Links to Freedom was formed to implement Wounded Warrior and Disabled Veteran rehabilitative golf programs at military and civilian golf facilities nationwide." L2 has instructed more than 5000 Warriors since 2008 focusing on the physical, mental, emotional and social aspects of golf while striving to reduce the incidence of harmful behaviors within our Veteran community.
This year's tournament wil be played in honor of World War II Veteran, Charles Arnold "Chuck" Rodgers who passed away at 97 years old in February. Chuck never missed the chance to play alongside our Warriors.
Cassy will be on-course painting live throughout the tournament, capturing Winchester Country Club’s par four, 267-yard Hole No. 10. Created in her signature relief-painting technique using acrylic gel mediums blended with sand from the course, the setting features vibrant greens, highlighted by the sparkling water of a meandering stream. At the conclusion of the Event, this painting will be available as a Live Auction.
During the tournament, members, golfers and their guests will have the opportunity to view the painting come to life on canvas, along with meeting Cassy and learning about her painting technique and the golf artwork she has created for major championships and charitable causes, such as the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, BMW Championship and philanthropic partnerships with PGA REACH, the Arnold Palmer Foundation, the NFL Hall of Fame, Make-A-Wish, and many more.
The 7th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Golf Benefit also features a silent auction, which will include a framed, official print of Cassy’s 43rd Ryder Cup Artwork, signed by Ryder Cup Team USA Captain Steve Stricker. Stricker, also a philanthropist, created the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation to show young people that their dreams are not only attainable, but worth the effort.
Cassy’s grandfather is a World War II veteran and her late father, Tim Tully, was also a veteran and proud patriot. In their honor, Cassy will be donating her time and artwork in full to benefit Links to Freedom.
“I am inspired to partner with Links to Freedom for the first time,” Cassy said. “Our wounded warriors and veterans deserve the value and hope that this tournament, event and auction provide. It is my mission to use my art to make a difference in the lives of others, and painting to benefit the wounded warriors, veterans and families through Links to Freedom is a perfect match for my passion as a painter and philanthropist.”
According to Links to Freedom, there are currently over 3.7 million disabled veterans in the U.S., many of whom struggle to find a sense of normalcy and a way to reconnect with civilian life and their families.
The Veterans Day Weekend Golf Benefit was established by the Winchester Country Club to raise funds for Links to Freedom. Held every Veterans Day weekend for the past six years, the event it has raised over $250,000 for the program.
To learn more about Cassy Tully’s original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com.
More About Cassy
Each Cassy Tully originial painting is meticulously created using her signature relief-painting technique. Based on her research of Italian relief sculpting, she blends traditional sculpting techniques with modern acrylic painting methods.
Cassy recently created the commemorative artwork for the Milwaukee Brewers' 50th Annivesary. Her championship golf art includes working with the PGA of America, PGA Reach, Western Golf Association, Evans Scholars Foundation, United States Golf Association, XXIO, Veterans Golfers Association, and the Arnold Palmer Foundation. She created the Official Artwork for the 43rd Ryder Cup and the 2015 PGA Championship, which took place at Whistling Straits Golf Course.
Cassy's art is showcased at iconic golf clubs and destinations, including the University of Alabama, the Union League of Philadelphia, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and Desert Mountain Club. Her art is available at Kohler, WI, at Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run, The American Club , the Kohler Waters Spa, and Riverbend.
Fourteen Pro Football Hall of Famers signed her commemorative painting honoring the Pro Football Hall of Fame's "Salute to Greatness" event, benefitting the Beyond Sports Foundation.
It is Cassy's mission to use her artwork to give back and inspire others.
For more information, contact:
Cassy Tully - Fine Art
262-424-7476
For more information about Links to Freedom and how to become a Program Donor or to participate in the Veterans Day Weekend Benefit, contact:
Kelli VanDenBerg, Director of Business Development
Links to Freedom
540-550-0484
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