The Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) hosted its annual Race of the Pines event on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Pinehurst Harness Track in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The unique fundraiser featured competitive golf cart racing across multiple divisions, including Hobby Class, Modified Class, Super Modified Class, and Super Modified Gas Class.
Beyond the racing action, attendees enjoyed a golf cart showcase highlighting custom vehicles with specialized body kits, paint jobs, and sound systems. The event also featured a vibrant barbecue competition sanctioned by the Southern BBQ Network, with 10-15 competitors offering attendees the chance to sample their mouth-watering creations. The event served to raise funds and awareness for the VGA, an organization dedicated to enriching veterans’ and their families’ lives through golf.
The VGA maintains an active presence in the veteran community, organizing over 1,300 local golf tournaments annually nationwide, leading up to their National Championship each fall. The Race of the Pines represents an innovative approach to supporting their mission of fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship among veterans through golf-related activities.
For more information on the Veterans Golf Association and Race of the Pines Please visit: https://vgagolf.org/ROP/
