The 2024 HMGT will take place from Wednesday, September 25th, to Saturday, September 28th.
2023 Heroes Memorial Golf Tournament Recap
The 2023 Heroes Memorial Golf Tournament (HMGT) was a resounding success! We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in making this event so memorable. Your dedication and support were truly exceptional. The perfect weather and course conditions made for an unforgettable experience.
We congratulate Chuck Arnone, our 2023 Champion Golfer, and Tom Galligan, the recipient of the “so close” trophy. Additionally, Team Wunk (Tom and Jeff W, Roger Main, and Jeff Snyder) emerged victorious in the HMGT Team Scramble.
This year, we’re honoring Barbara Gregory and Doctor Gerald John Scallion.
Key Information and Updates
- Visit our website: Find attendee lists and tee sheets for the competitive and scramble golf rounds.
- Saturday Team Scramble: Purchase mulligans at the welcome reception to support the American Legion Post 543 and the US Secret Service Association.
- Raffle: Donate prizes to support our raffle.
The HMGT is excited to announce our annual Heroes Banquet! Join us for a night of camaraderie, delicious food, and the chance to support incredible charities.
Over the past three years, we’ve raised over $6000 for Tunnels to Towers and the US Secret Service Association. Your generous prize donations will be raffled off at the event, providing even more opportunities to give back.
Want to help? Donate a prize and spread the word! Contact Ray Ventura any of our committee coordinators today.
This year Heroes Honorees are
Barbara Gregory and Doctor Gerald John Scallion.
Event #1
HMGT Welcome Reception at Woodlands Park-ATTENDEES
Wednesday, September 25th at 5:00 pm.
The HMGT 2024 Golf Tournament Welcome Reception Coordinators Liz Ventura and
Margaret Regan have been working once again with Mission Barbecue to cater our Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 opening event.
Beer, water, and iced tea will be provided. Please BYO wine or BYO your drink of choice. Beer, water, and iced tea will be provided.
Event Coordinators:Liz Ventura and Margaret Regan Location: Woodlands Park St. James Plantation, 2623 Parkridge Drive, NC 28461
Cost: $26 per person includes tax and gratuity. Children16 and under $12.50
Payment: Mail/Deliver: 4491 Lenox Court, Southport, NC 28461-4200. Check should be payable to Margaret Regan
Contact Liz or Margaret Email for Questions: m.s.regan53@gmail.com —lzvent02@verizon.net
RECEPTION ATTENDEES
Event #2
2024 TEE TIMES
HMGT Thursday and Friday Competitive Golf at St James Plantation September 26th and 27th, 2024.
Tony Savastana is our coordinator and contact for this event, working with St. James Tournament Director, Cole Grammen.
Tony S will coordinate all your requests regarding tee times, final scheduling, special play with requests, and all other matters or concerns you may have.
All participants must have a verifiable golf handicap (GHIN handicap is preferred).
Handicaps will be adjusted from your tee’s of choice. Tournament rules will be provided. Send Tony S your handicap.
Contact Tony S if you want to play in the competitive rounds, with a verifiable handicap.
Plan for this great event. The HMGT Competitive Golf Championship Trophy The presentation will be made at the banquet Saturday evening.Event Coordinators: Tony Savastana2023 Champion Golfer Chuck Arnone Location:TBD St James Plantation course’s
Cost: St. James guest fee’s apply to non-members, ($60) per round, payable each day in the pro shop. Additionally, a $20 prize fee from each competitive round golfer payable on September 26th to Tony S. Contact Information: Tony Savastana; email address asavastana@verizon.net; telephone number (202) 441-7432
Event #3
HMGT Thursday Evening Dinner September 26th at 6:00 pm.
Mr. P’s Bistro, 309 N. Howe St, Southport, NC 2846, is the restaurant choice
for this event. The restaurant owner and the Caruso’s will select a special menu for the
dinner. Each guest will be responsible for the cost of their dinner selection. Please
send an RSVP to Kathy or Rich Caruso that you will attend no later than
September 1. MR. P’S ATTENDEES. Event Coordinators: Kathy and Rich Caruso. Contact Information: kathycaruso424@gmail.com or rwcaruso4@gmail.com
Reservation Required: Cut off date for reservation commitment September 1.
Event #4
HMGT Saturday SCRAMBLE at St James Plantation, TBD course, September, 28th.
Greg Regan is our coordinator and contact for this event, working with St. James
TEE TIMES Tournament Director, Cole Grammen.
For the Scramble at the Players Club, we have added Mulligans for sale. Kathy Savastana is our Chairperson and will be selling the Mulligans with Jeanne Orlando at the elcome Reception. A single Mulligan can be purchased for $10, or you can get three for $20 ($20 maximum per person). The proceeds from the sales will be donated to the American Legion Post 543 and the US Secret Service Association. We are also hoping to have raffle items available. We would greatly appreciate any person(s), business, or organization who wishes to donate prizes to our raffle. Please contact me or any other HMGT coordinator. Please pass this information along to anyone I may have forgotten or who has interest in joining this great event.
The scramble teams will be selected by Greg R using a draw of single players
based on handicaps. They will be paired with any husband and wife teams and other scramble golfers to make up each foursome. Meet new friends.
You must contact Greg if you want to play in the scramble event. Plan ahead for this great event. Event Coordinators: Greg Regan
2023 Team Championship Tom and Jeff Wunk, Roger Main, and Jeff Snyder
Location: TBD Course St. James PlantationCost: St. James guest fee’s apply to non-members. Contact Information: gjregan@gmail.com. (410) 533-5645
Event #5
HMGT 2024 Golf Tournament Banquet
Coordinators Eileen and Al Gillis
have been working with St. James Catering to once again to provide a five
star evening dining experience. We all join together to honor are Heroes and
remember there lasting legacy. BANQUET ATTENDEES
HMGT Tournament Banquet is September 28th at 6:00pm. Competitive round
Champion Golfer and Scramble Team Champions for 2024 will receive their trophy and prize money. Also, raffle ticket winners will be announced,
so buy them up. When sending your check please select your item for dinner from the menu below and note when sending to Al Gillis.
Menu$51 per person, includes tax and gratuity
Ice Tea and Coffee Station
Freshly Baked Bread and Whipped Butter
First Course
Small baby kale and arugula salad tossed with dried cranberries, carrots, cucumbers,
parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds and champagne dressing
Second Course-Entrée selections
1. Roasted Gnocchi with butternut squash, roasted mushrooms and sage butter sauce
2. Chicken Florentine, pan-fried with creamy béchamel sauce and spinach, served with
garlic mashed potatoes and herb butter roasted broccoli crowns
3. Maple and Garlic honey glazed Salmon served with roasted parmesan carrots and rice
pilaf with almonds and sweet peas
4. Marsala Short Ribs with marsala mushroom sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes
and green beans with brown butter and almonds
Dessert
Swiss Chocolate and Cream cake with berry coulis, grand mariner whipped cream
Other Menu:
$10 per child – Kids Menu Option: Chicken Tenders with French Fries
Event Coordinators: Eileen and Al Gillis
Location: The Members Club, 3719 Members Club Blvd., St. James, NC, 28461
Cost: $51 person includes tax and gratuity Payment: Mail/deliver: (with dinner selection noted)
3559 Chinquapin Ln, Southport, NC 28461.
Check should be payable to Al Gillis by September 1st
Contact Information: algillis53@gmail.com and efgillis4@gmail.com. Al Gillis cell: 703-206-8922
Places to Stay
St. James Rentals – telephone number (910) 253-4734. Rental units are located on
the Plantation at The Club Villas, HarborWalk, Marsh Winds, and Shipwatch.
Price’s vary based on the space needed. Please call for information
Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO) and Home Away – both have properties available
during our time period. Search St. James, NC; Southport, NC (10mins); Oak Island,
NC (15 mins); and Holden Beach, NC (30 mins). All are excellent living for your stay.
Southport Hotels
Fairfield Inn and Suites Southport
5181 Southport Supply Rd., SE
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 454-0016
$132 per night
Hampton Inn and Suites Southport
4820 Port Loop Rd.
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 477-9830
$135 per night
Holiday Inn and Suites
3400 Southport Supply Rd.
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 253-9100
$142 per night
Wingate Hotel
1511 N.Howe St,
Southport NC 28461
$122 per night
Comfort Suites
4963 Southport/Supply Rd.
Southport, NC 28461
$110.00 per night
2023 HEROES TOURNAMENT PICTURES