Alex Moosey, Adam Hawkins, Bryan Appel, Michael Wild, Children’s Harbor Harbor Lights Classic Golf Tournament winners
PEMBROKE PINES, FL (October 30, 2025) – The community teed off at Children’s Harbor’s second annual Harbor Lights Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, October 27, at Grande Oaks Golf Club in Davie. The event benefited the nationally accredited nonprofit, which works to strengthen struggling families in our community and provide safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they can grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.
Since its inaugural year in 2024, the tournament has gained popularity and excitement, attracting new supporters like golf media personality and professional long-drive golfer Averee Dovesek, among other notable guests. All skill levels participated in this day of golf, supporting the local teens and families that Children’s Harbor serves. The event featured not only seasoned golfers but also supporters of all experience levels who wished to contribute to Children’s Harbor’s mission.
Michael Ross, Troy Sorel, Julie Schade, Jason Ross, Marc Infante (co-chair), Karen Ross (chair), Tiffani Dhooge, Jen Davis, Bryan Appel, Arty Palermo, Children’s Harbor Harbor Lights Classic Committee
“The Harbor Lights Classic isn’t just a day on the course—it’s a community coming together for kids who deserve every opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive,” said Karen Ross, Palermo Landsman and Ross, Committee Chair and Board of Directors Chair of Children’s Harbor. Watching so many people rally around that mission reminds us what generosity in action really looks like.”
Averee Dovesek, Longdrive Professional
Attendees had the opportunity to choose from a variety of registration bundles. The bundles consisted of individual and foursome packages, with the chance to compete in a putting contest for the title of Harbor Lights Classic Champion and win a custom-tailored jacket designed by American Logo Wear. Non-golfers were also invited to join the festivities through special spectator packages, allowing them to enjoy the day’s events off the course. Attendees were treated to a complimentary breakfast, an awards luncheon, and full access to an open bar featuring a curated selection of liquor, beer, and wine throughout the course. The event also featured a lively auction and exclusive SWAG bags for all guests.
Putting Contest
Grande Oaks, located at 3201 W. Rolling Hills Circle in Davie, boasts a pristine 18-hole, par-71 course. Recently renovated by the legendary golfer Raymond Floyd, who also designed the course, it features Celebration grass on the tees and fairways, along with Tift Eagle grass on the putting surfaces.
Golf carts lined up for Harbor Lights Classic
Sponsors lined up their golf carts to help. Presenting sponsor Rapid Recovery Agency was joined by Eagle sponsor Palermo Landsman and Ross was joined by Marc Infante with Ameriprise. Hospitality Sponsors BGB Law (Baeuer Gutierrez and Borbon PLLC), Bryan Appel with Berger Singerman. Birdee Sponsors Tito’s Vodka, David Tripp with Vertical Bridge, Denise Anderson with The Ideal Foundation, Jacqueline Gillman with Coldwell Banker Realty, Lanie Morgenstern with Spirit Airlines, Pete Bernsten with Empire Social, Rich Rogers with 6 Degrees, and Todd Wolf with Total Cleaning, Dan Paulus with Kibler Construction, Gary Grass with Ivey Construction, Jerry Sauber with Elite Rewards, Michael Wild with WFP Law, Coastal Waste & Recycling, Citizens Bank, Craig Inn Automotive Group, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Trinity Surface, Hotwire, Zinn Automotive, OMNIO, Miller Construction, Acura of Pembroke Pines and Ronald Weinberg with Wealth Solutions Partners, Humana/Curative, and Hershenson Immigration Law Firm.
If you were unable to attend the event and would like to donate to Children’s Harbor, visit https://app.betterunite.com/childrensharbor-generaldonation.
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About Children’s Harbor
Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults. With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family support services program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing free in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Additionally, Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community dedicated to serving young adults, aged 18-23, who have aged out of the foster care system. These young adults are provided with affordable housing and the wrap-around support and independent living programs necessary to help them overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood.
To learn more about Children's Harbor and the difference we are making in the lives of children affected by trauma and abuse, please visit childrensharbor.org.
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