Gene’s Dream Foundation

Gene’s Dream Foundation is in honor of the late Gene Weldon, a dedicated PGA professional who was a mentor to countless junior golfers in the Carolinas including Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman & Charlie Rymer.

Weldon’s legacy lives on through the foundation and the Mentor Cup, a tournament that creates a bonding atmosphere for adults and juniors alike.

David Feherty will participate in this year’s event kickoff with a two-hour stand-comedy performance called Feherty: Off Tour. Proceeds will benefit the foundation.

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Gene’s Dream Foundation

Gene’s Dream Foundation is in honor of the late Gene Weldon, a dedicated PGA professional who was a mentor to countless junior golfers in the Carolinas including Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman & Charlie Rymer.

Weldon’s legacy lives on through the foundation and the Mentor Cup, a tournament that creates a bonding atmosphere for adults and juniors alike.

David Feherty will participate in this year’s event kickoff with a two-hour stand-comedy performance called Feherty: Off Tour. Proceeds will benefit Gene’s Dream Foundation, The First Tee of Coastal Carolinas and Project Golf, a collaborative effort to bring relief to those affected by Hurricane Florence.

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Mentor Cup Weekend

October 26 – Gene’s Dream Gala

Mentor Cup weekend kicks off with a Friday evening gala dinner from 6-9pm ET at the beautiful Surf Golf & Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach. Guests will be treated to an open bar, fine dining, live entertainment and exclusive auction items including a 2020 Ryder Cup experience and a Duke men’s basketball regular season home game with seats directly behind the visitors bench in the Cameron Indoor Stadium “Zoo”.

Guests will mix with some of South Carolina’s most popular sports personalities.

Ticket prices are $150/person. Proceeds benefit Gene’s Dream Foundation and Project Golf, a collaborative effort to bring relief to those affected by Hurricane Florence.

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October 27

The Mentor Cup golf tournament begins with a 9 am shotgun start a scenic Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach. A total of 60 two-person teams consisting of an adult mentor & junior mentee will compete in a fun-filled 18-hole format featuring 9 holes of captain’s choice and 9 holes of modified alternate shot.

Golf Channel’s Charlie Rymer and Kelly Tilghman discuss Gene’s Dream with his son Wil Weldon

October 27

For one night only, the wildly popular David Feherty is coming to Myrtle Beach. Come see his hilarious Feherty: Off Tour live! This 2-hour stand up comedy performance is packed with sharp wit, great story telling and endless laughter. Best of all, proceeds benefit Gene’s Dream Foundation, The First Tee of Coastal Carolinas and Project Golf, a collaborative effort to bring relief to those affected by Hurricane Florence. Join us for this special night at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

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October 27: MFor one night only, the wildly popular David Feherty is coming to Myrtle Beach. Come see his hilarious Feherty: Off Tour live! This 2-hour stand up comedy performance is packed with sharp wit, great story telling and endless laughter. Best of all, proceeds benefit Gene’s Dream Foundation, The First Tee of Coastal Carolinas and Project Golf, a collaborative effort to bring relief to those affected by Hurricane Florence. Join us for this special night at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Purchase Tickets

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Elizabeth A. Kelly, MD

 

The Mayo Family

My father has always been my mentor. He put a golf club in my hands at the age of 3 and never pushed golf or any other sport on me. He guided me throughout all stages of my life until the very end. He is my definition of a mentor, someone who helps shape you and guide you through life.  I hope to pass on this legacy to my own daughter and all the junior golfers in the area
Wil Weldon

“If you needed something, Gene said, ‘I’ll take care of that.” He’d go away and come back with it. You didn’t always know how, but Gene always came through. He had a warmth about him and selflessness that was very endearing to a lot of people, and everybody wanted to help him improve the lives of other people.”
Kelly Tilghman

The Golf Channel

In life, business, sports…..everybody learns from somebody. It’s vitally important to honor those you learned from, by not only using the skills they helped you develop, but also to pay forward the time they invested in you. If all of us put this simple concept into practice, the benefits to society would be immeasurable.
Charlie Rymer

The Golf Channel