Our Story
Tee it up for the Troops, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID: 20-2974507) and was established in 2005 by the family and friends of a soldier who enlisted in the United States Army after September 11, 2001. When the son was asked by his father what he needed, the son responded by asking his father to do something for the soldiers and their families back home. Tee it up for the Troops was created to honor that request and to recognize the needs of all veterans who have served and continue to serve this great nation.
Our Mission
We honor, respect, remember and support all those who have served in our Armed Forces for this great nation.
Our Goal
Make the Friday closest to September 11th the NATIONAL DAY OF GOLF. This day has since produced numerous golf outings throughout the country where the proceeds benefit veterans of all branches and all conflicts. This is our way to salute those who have answered the call of duty; a day to honor, respect and remember the sacrifice of all veterans and their families.
Our Progress
In 2005, our inaugural year, we raised over $80,000. Today, we have raised over $3 million dollars and have held hundreds of events throughout the country. Ninety-five percent of the proceeds raised at Tee it up for the Troops events go directly to numerous programs that continue to benefit and support the veterans and their families. Our organization’s donations have been made possible due to support from the American public, many of them veterans themselves.
Sponsors, volunteers and golfers across the country have “stepped up to the tee” to say “thank you” to the members of the US Armed Forces and their families. Please visit our Business Partners and Flagship Event Sponsors pages for complete listings of our supporters.
