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26th Annual Providence Foundation Charity Golf Tournament a success, thanks to community support

26th Annual Providence Foundation Charity Golf Tournament a success, thanks to community support

Proceeds from the tournament will directly support Providence Hospital’s efforts to expand services, update technology, and continue providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare for our community.

Published Aug 26th, 2025

The 26th Annual Providence Foundation Charity Golf Tournament brought together golfers, sponsors, and community partners to support enhancing patient care at USA Health Providence Hospital. Held at the Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear, the tournament welcomed 76 players across 20 teams for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie.

“This tournament is more than a great day of golf — it’s a meaningful way to support our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve,” said Rick Metzger, MMHC, BSN, CEO of Providence Hospital. “The generosity of our sponsors and participants plays a direct role in improving patient outcomes and expanding access to care for those who need it most.”

The Providence Foundation congratulates the following teams on their victories and thanks all players for making the tournament such an enjoyable and impactful experience.

  • First Place – Net Division: IonSouth-Mobile, LLC — Jack Lastorka, Matthew Zambo, Philip Streit, Justo Longa
  • First Place – Gross Division: WKRG — Jesse Grear, Jeff Grear, Simone Eli, Jim Martin

This year’s tournament would not have been possible without the commitment of generous sponsors who continue to champion Providence’s mission. Thanks to the following sponsors for their support:

  • Double Eagle Sponsors
    Cadence Bank • CB Flock Research Corporation • CTR Response • Educators Resource • Hoar Program Management • IonSouth - Mobile, LLC • James B. Donaghey, Inc. Mechanical Contractors • Kone Elevators & Escalators • Palmer’s Toyota • Persons Services Corp. • Rogers & Willard, Inc. • USA Health • Volkert, Inc. • Wells Fargo • WKRG
  • Birdie Sponsors
    Bay Business News • Westport Linen Services
  • Hole Sponsors
    Citrin Cardiology, P.C. • Poole & Company Architects
  • In-Kind Sponsors
    Calagaz Printing • Chick-fil-A • Coca-Cola • Lamar Advertising

Proceeds from the tournament will directly support Providence Hospital’s efforts to expand services, update technology, and continue providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare for our community.

Though this year’s tournament has ended, the chance to make a difference is still available. Gifts of any size can help improve healthcare close to home. To contribute, please visit: usahealthsystem.com/providencegolf.

View more photos from the tournament on Flickr.

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