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Over $22,000 raised at Boys and Girls Club of Marion County golf event

The 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament was held this week to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County.

The golf tournament took place on Monday, October 2 at the Ocala Country Club, which is located at 6823 SE 12th Circle.

Boys and Girls Club Grip It N Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament (2023) several golfers at hole
Several of the 100-plus golfers participating in the 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament on October 2, 2023 (Photo: Boys and Girls Club of Marion County)

Over 100 golfers stepped onto the golf course on Monday to compete in the tournament.

Boys and Girls Club Grip It N Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament (2023) golfers in golf carts
Golfers riding golf carts during the 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament on October 2, 2023 (Photo: Boys and Girls Club of Marion County)
Boys and Girls Club Grip It N Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament (2023) golfer teeing off
A golfer teeing off during the 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament (Photo: Boys and Girls Club of Marion County)
Boys and Girls Club Grip It N Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament (2023) golfer putting
A golfer lining up a putt during the 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament (Photo: Boys and Girls Club of Marion County)

According to the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County, the participating golfers and sponsors helped raise a total of $22,500.

Boys and Girls Club check from 2023 Grip It N Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament
The 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament raised nearly $23,000 (Photo: Boys and Girls Club of Marion County)

These funds will help the Boys and Girls Club with programming costs at all of their Marion County club locations.

For more information, visit the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County’s Facebook page.