Throughout the event, there was a continuous three-hole putting challenge, an afternoon youth clinic sponsored by PGA Reach and a second golf showcase with Powell and Stackhouse, before the event concluded with food trucks and an evening reception. Additionally, Girls Golf members had the opportunity to meet the professionals and amateurs. The amateurs played two sets of nine holes with one LPGA professional staged on each hole. Some of the professionals included, Maria Fassi, Leona Maguire, Brianna Do and Jane Park. Nine LPGA professionals and LPGA*USGA Girls Golf members participated in the event. Renee Powell Clearview Legacy Benefit /opsJacT3x3- Emilia Migliaccio June 28, 2021 The proceeds of the pro-am go to the Clearview Legacy Foundation for Education, Preservation and Turfgrass Research, dedicated to preserving the Clearview legacy and facilities for future generations. The Clearview Golf Club operates mostly on fundraising and donations. It’s going to be an amazing day to uplift this rich history and an event that will be the catalyst for generations to come,” said Stackhouse, whose powerful words left the crowd in a moved silence. I have such huge respect for you as a person, as an athlete and as a fighter. “You literally paved the way for myself and the ones that have come after. “Renee, you mean the world to me,” Stackhouse replied. I’m just so thrilled that all of this is happening today and it’s just so great to kick this benefit off in Atlanta where Mariah is from and that she can be a part of this,” said Powell to the crowd, while beaming at Stackhouse. ![]() “When I left the tour, Mariah wasn’t even born and there was no other African American playing. Both Powell and Stackhouse got emotional during the showcase. The benefit began with a morning showcase, featuring Stackhouse and Powell and the latter’s impact on the past, present and future of the game.
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