First Tee Partners with Hudnall Capital Advisors to Host 17th Annual GOLF&GALA

July 25, 2025 | Press Release

Charleston, SC–First Tee – Greater Charleston has partnered with Hudnall Capital Advisors to host its largest celebration of the year at Wild Dunes Resort September 5-7.

The 17th Annual Lowcountry GOLF&GALA presented by Hudnall Capital Advisors will feature a full weekend of FUNdraising and entertainment, including a golf tournament (sponsored by the Daniel Island Club) at the Wild Dunes Links Course and a gala reception at the Sweetgrass Inn on Friday, September 5. Gala guests are encouraged to keep the party going on Saturday, September 6, with a pickleball social, pool party, and a Caddyshack themed party/benefit concert at Islander 71. 

Event proceeds will fund golf-based character education programs administered by First Tee at local golf courses, schools, and community centers throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. 

As of July 28, a limited number of GOLF&GALA Birdie and Eagle packages are available. Learn more at FirstTeeCHS.org/golfgala.

Saturday packages, featuring pool party, pickleball, and Caddyshack Shakedown, are available for those who are unable to take part in the Friday golf tournament. Learn more about the 2nd Annual Caddyshack Shakedown, presented by Nicole Smith of Abode Real Estate and Patrick Smith of Northwestern Mutual, at FirstTeeCHS.org/shakedwon.