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Tee it up for the Troops, Inc. is a 501(c)3 (#: 20-2974507) organization established in 2005 by the family and friends of a soldier who enlisted in the U.S. Army after September 11, 2001. When the son was asked by his father what he needed, the son responded by asking his father to do something for the soldiers and their families back home.  TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS, INC.was created to honor that request and to recognize the needs of all veterans who have served and continue to serve this great nation. 

The NATIONAL DAY OF GOLF was subsequently formed and has since produced numerous golf outings throughout the country where the proceeds benefit veterans of all branches and conflicts.  Our goal is to annually make the Friday closest to September 11th the NATIONAL DAY OF GOLF.  This is our way to salute all those who have answered the call to duty.  A day to acknowledge and honor the sacrifice of all military veterans and their families.  “America’s pastime, saluting America’s Heroes.”

In its inaugural year of 2005, Tee it up for the Troops raised over $80,000. Today, we have raised over $2 million dollars and hold events at courses in over 30 states. The proceeds of TIUFTT benefit numerous programs that support veterans and their families. 

Tee it up for the Troops has been able to make these donations because of the support of the American public, many of them veterans themselves. Golfers, sponsors, and citizens across the country have “stepped up to the tee” to say “Thank You” to the members of the US ARMED FORCES and their families. To let them know that they are appreciated and freedom means a great deal to all of us. We will continue to work with golf courses, corporate sponsors, and citizens across the country who would like to host events and join us for the TIUFTT NATIONAL DAY OF GOLF.

We have received the support of The Club Managers Association of America. Many of these clubs participated with us in all past event years and stepped it up even further for 2010. CMAA presented Tee it up for the Troops with a donation of $10,000.00 at the 2007 Golf Industry Show in Anaheim California.  The Minnesota PGA supports this cause and we hope to have other chapters of the PGA join us in future years.

The needs of military veterans and their families are only partially being met. It is time to step up and show how proud we are of their courage and service. The National Day of Golf is just one day all golfers can step forward and say thank you for our Freedom. We will need your help to ensure the success of this day, through the golfers, media, business, celebrity, military and the American public's participation.

Thank You.

The inaugural event was a success at Mendakota Country Club on Friday September 9th, 2005 in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mendakota Country Club has graciously agreed to once again host the 2010 event in Minnesota on Friday, September 10.

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