The annual Denton Golf Tournament is the primary fundraising event of the Denton Family Foundation. The event is held at Lakeview Golf Club, east of Harrisonburg, with beautiful views of Massanutten and the Valley.
By participating in the tournament, you are helping our community distribute resources focused on charitable organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
The spreadsheet below shows proceeds and recipients since 2002.
| Year | Beneficiary | 100% of Proceeds Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Our Community Place | $$,$$$ |
| 2019 | Big Brothers Big Sisters | $27,100 |
| 2018 | Generations Crossing | $31,200 |
| 2017 | Special Olympics Virginia — Area 4 | $33,000 |
| 2016 | On the Road Collaborative | $20,038 |
| 2015 | Shenandoah Valley United, Inc. | $26,995 |
| 2014 | Harrisonburg Rescue Squad | $20,753 |
| 2013 | Harrisonburg / Rockingham Free Clinic | $21,216 |
| 2012 | Harrisonburg / Rockingham Free Clinic | $16,517 |
| 2011 | Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $21,315 |
| 2010 | Harrisonburg / Rockingham Free Clinic | $18,400 |
| 2009 | Harrisonburg Children’s Museum | $20,000 |
| 2008 | Big Brothers / Big Sisters | $25,000 |
| 2007 | Friendship Industries | $20,000 |
| 2006 | Rockingham / Harrisonburg SPCA | $15,000 |
| 2005 | Rockingham / Harrisonburg SPCA | $20,523 |
| 2004 | The First Tee of Harrisonburg | $14,000 |
| 2003 | Boys and Girls Club | $18,752 |
| 2002 | The Salvation Army of Harrisonburg | $21,084 |
| Total funds donated to local civic efforts |
$600,838 |
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A Day of Fun and Golf
Form a team and enjoy a day of fun and networking.
Golfers enjoy an 18-hole Captain’s Choice golf tournament at Lakeview Golf Club. A golf cart is provided for you and your partner, and beverages are served throughout the day. Lunch and dinner are included. See typical day details below.
Golfers go home with a gift bearing the Denton Family Foundation logo and lots of memories from a great day in a beautiful setting.
Buy raffle tickets (available now and at the event) to win prizes. Raffle prize packages will be on display during lunch and dinner.
Come prepared to have a winning day!
Typical Day at the Denton Fall Golf Classic
Local businesses and merchants support our efforts through donations of exceptional raffle prizes. Consider the options over lunch and enter as many times as you wish. Raffle tickets are $5 each. There are lots of prizes to win and you are bidding only against other golfers.
11:00 am – 12:30 pm — Golfers arrive to register and enjoy a catered lunch donated by Mr. J’s sandwiches including chips, apples and drinks. This is the perfect time to bid on raffle prizes (see photo).
12:45 pm — Teams gather (carts are provided).
12:55 pm — The hosts say a few words about the recipient of Tournament proceeds.
1:00 pm — Shotgun start, rain or shine.
1:00 – 5:00 pm — Captain’s Choice Golf Classic.
5:00 – 6:30 pm — Golfers enjoy a steak dinner catered by Dayton Catering Co., the awards ceremony and good cheer.
Beverages are served throughout the event.
