Tee Off for a Cure at La Gorce Country Club

The Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Second Annual South Florida Golf Invitational returns May 5, uniting philanthropy and sport to drive cancer research forward.

The community is invited to join the Lymphoma Research Foundation for the Second Annual South Florida Golf Invitational on Monday, May 5, 2025, as it takes a swing toward fulfilling its mission to realize the promise of science to eradicate lymphoma and serve the community touched by this disease. Supporters will put their golf skills to the test at the iconic La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach, one of the most exclusive private golf clubs in the United States, designed by Jack Nicklaus, while being a catalyst in finding cures. This exclusive tournament highlights the strong donor base and offers a unique, intimate experience for its 72 participants.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast and a driving range. The tournament will commence with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m., and golfers will enjoy lunch on the green. Following the tournament at 4:30 p.m., players will experience a brief networking cocktail reception and awards ceremony with hors d’oeuvres. All golfers will receive premium gift bags.

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