Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - February '21

Page 12, Martin Downs

CharItY newS

The Honda Classic Moving possible to make sure that The Honda Classic will be a great altered to provide a first-class entertainment option while

Forward With Plans For experience and continue to make a significant charitable facilitating social distancing.”
Protocols will be put in place that include the mandatory
impact on the thousands of children in our community whose
Reimagined 2021 Event lives we are able to enhance every year.” use of facial coverings, social distancing, and other health and
The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th green safety measures. All permanent and temporary structures will
The 2021 Honda Classic plans to welcome spectators and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into three have complete daily sanitation along with all golf carts and
once again to PGA National Resort & Spa, March 15 to 21. sections with limited seating in socially-distanced blocks vehicles used in tournament operations. All interactions from
With the primary focus on the health and well-being for all of two and four seats. Advance reservations for The Bear start to finish including ticketing, admissions, merchandise,
involved with the tournament and the local community, daily Trap and other shared and private hospitality areas are now and concessions will be contactless and safety measures
attendance will be limited. Those levels will be determined being taken through email at sales@thehondaclassic.com or regarding food preparation and distribution will be in place.
at a later date. by phone at (561) 799-4638. General admission ticket sales The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35
The Honda Classic has become known throughout the golf will begin at a later date. million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations
world as an event with one of the premier fan experiences in The traditional Pro-Am events, essential for the in 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR
sports, being named the most fan-first event of 2019 by the tournament’s charitable endeavors, will be contested during event has been able to increase its impact on the lives of
PGA TOUR. While attendance records will not be broken the week, with amateur participants being tested prior to those local children and their families. Honda Classic Cares is
in 2021, tournament officials are building a unique and competitions. also considering additional ways to raise money this year to
first-class fan experience, provided in a safe and responsible In other words, the show will go on, with tournament minimize the impact of a possible reduced charity distribution
manner while continuing to make a significant charitable officials building a number of contingency plans. Final details because of limited crowds and hospitality venues.
impact throughout South Florida. on all areas will be announced in the near future. The Honda Classic has now surpassed $50 million in
There will be a reimagined Bear Trap on the 17th hole “With so much uncertainty across all categories of the charitable contributions as American Honda approaches
with social distancing guidelines. The 18th hole footprint business, we have really focused on prioritizing flexibility its 40th year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event,
will be different too, but there will be fans waiting there on with our site planning,” Tournament Director Andrew George including almost $35 million in the 14 years since Children’s
Sunday when the new Honda champion is crowned. said. “We’ve worked collaboratively with our vendors to Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the host organization and
“We are being conservative in our planning as we continue delay the start of construction. We are frequently updating moved the event to PGA National Resort and Spa. The $5.35
to navigate the pandemic,” Honda Classic Executive Director our health and safety protocols as we receive new guidance or million is impacting more than 91,000 children and their
Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “We want to do everything best practices. And our hospitality venues will be strategically families this year in Palm Beach County.
SChool happenIngS

Oxbridge Academy Annual build school community, and raise money to support its unique off the event with an exclusive clinic and a once-in-a-lifetime

Golf Classic 2021 To Feature curriculum of specialty programs and technology that continue opportunity to learn from ‘The Shark’ himself and support the
education of our children.”
to deliver a world-class education.
Clinic With Golf Legend Greg For the third consecutive year, Oxbridge parent and board The shamble format tournament includes course events,
member Matthew K. Smith is chairing the event with the support
lunch, a post-tournament cocktail party on the Front Lawn
Norman of a stand-out committee including Hampton Beebe, Eric at The Breakers, awards ceremony and silent auction. For
Bylin, Michael Calkin, Scott
more information about the event, visit www.oapb.org/golf.
The Private High School’s Popular Carmilani, Jay Cochran, Brad Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Assistant
Director of Development Molly Miller at (561) 972-9679 or
and Dorothea Faxon, Jennifer
Fundraising Event Is Planned For March 1 At Filler, Justin Girard, Mathias emailing events@oapb.org.
Ocean Course At The Breakers Grönberg, Hunter Hallowell, All funds raised at the event directly benefit the students and
P.H. Horgan, Kevin Johnson, teachers of Oxbridge Academy.
Oxbridge Academy will Avery Klann, Robert Konrad, About Oxbridge Academy
host its annual Golf Classic Sean Lang, Valerie LaPapa, Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory high
fundraising event on Monday, Doug Luce, Danny McLellan, school entering its second decade of providing an outstanding
March 1, at Ocean Course at Tim Mullen, Gary Nicklaus, education to students in grades 9 to 12. In August 2021 it will add
The Breakers in Palm Beach. John Nieporte, Kirsten a middle school serving students in seventh and eighth grades.
Golf legend and Oxbridge Norman, Rick Ofsanko, Carla Founded in 2011 by philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge’s
parent Greg Norman will kick Overhiser, Joe Rooney, Rob mission is to provide a challenging, dynamic education where
off the tournament by hosting Shawger, Nate Ward and Mary students learn important life skills, whether it is in the classroom,
a golf clinic with the Oxbridge Kay Willson. laboratory, art studio or athletic field that they can apply to build
Academy Boys and Girls Varsity Golf Team. The annual event “Every year I look forward to this event and it just keeps a strong foundation for a successful future. The 54-acre campus
is designed to bring together Oxbridge families and friends to getting better,” said event chair Matt Smith. “We are so fortunate features state-of-the-art classrooms and academic and athletic
to have an impressive list of fellow Oxbridge parents who are amenities equipped with advanced technologies. Oxbridge
legendary golf professionals and graciously lend their time
Academy is located at 3151 North Military Trail, West Palm
Palm City Auto to support the school through this event and so much more. Beach, FL 33409. For more information, visit www.oapb.org
This year, we are thrilled to have Greg Norman help us kick
or call (561) 972-9600.
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Oxbridge Equestrian Team

The DiTerlizzi Family of Companies Season Off To A Good Start
Oxbridge Equestrian Team Places In Two
Celebrating Our 30th Year Competitions With A Strong Start To The

Season
The Oxbridge Academy Equestrian Team has started its
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$10 off season well by placing third overall in both the First and Second
Interscholastic Equestrian Competitions this season. Both
our “full Service oil Change” competitions were held at the Sunshine Meadows Equestrian
Enjoy by 2/28/21. Center in Delray Beach on December 5 and 6 respectively. Team
members competing included seniors Samantha Adamczyk
Complete Auto Repair of Loxahatchee, Ivy Ankerson of West Palm Beach and Jade Oxbridge Academy Equestrian Team members (left to right):
Johnson of Palm Beach Gardens, juniors Ava Tarone of West
• Brakes • Diagnostics Palm Beach and Mackenzie Hannan of Wellington, and freshman Samantha Adamczyk, Ivy Ankerson, and Ava Tarone
• Tune-ups • Oil/Lube Sophia Derrin of Palm Beach Gardens. The team is coached by
• Air • Tires Heidi and Steve Lengyel of Wall Street Farm in Wellington. About Oxbridge Academy
Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory
“The Oxbridge Equestrian Team has evolved into a
Conditioning • Tire Repairs strong, well-rounded competitive team in South Florida,” high school, serving grades 9 to 12. Founded in 2011 by
said Coach Steve Lengyel. “With a strong third place finish philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge’s mission is to
DiTerlizzi family in our first two competitions, I foresee the team advancing provide a challenging, dynamic education where students
owned since 1990 to regional playoffs in 2021.” learn important life skills, whether it is in the classroom,
laboratory, art studio or athletic field that they can apply
The Oxbridge Equestrian Team is a member of the
Interscholastic Equestrian Association, a nonprofit organization to build a strong foundation for a successful future. The
772-223-LUBE (5823) pursuing its mission of introducing students in private and public 56-acre campus features state-of-the-art classrooms and
middle and secondary schools to equestrian sport. No rider needs
academic and athletic amenities equipped with advanced
3584 SW Armellini Ave., Palm City to own a horse to participate, and IEA provides a mount and tack technologies. Oxbridge Academy is located at 3151 North
Located in the “Pure” gas station to each student at every event, eliminating obstacles and allowing Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. For more
more students to participate in the sport. information, visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.