Eagle Sponsors kick off Phil Galvano Golf Classic

The annual tournament is in honor of Sen. Bill Galvano's late father.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 1:05 p.m. May 11, 2017
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The 21st Annual Phil Galvano Classic kicked off on May 11 with a private lunch.

Eagle sponsors for the golf tournament gathered at The Longboat Key Club for  lunch and a round of golf with Sen. Bill Galvano and football legend Dan Marino. Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Richard Corcoran was also in attendance.

The golf tournament began in 1996 to honor Sen. Galvano’s late father Phil Galvano, Sr. The event benefits public schools in Manatee County through the Manatee Education Foundation. The tournament continues Friday, May 12, at the Legacy Golf Club.

Sen. Bill Galvano, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Richard Corcoran and NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino
Sen. Bill Galvano, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Richard Corcoran and NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino
Charles Bender and Gerardo Rodriguez-Albizu
Charles Bender and Gerardo Rodriguez-Albizu
Custom-labeled Olivia Cigars were available for players.
Custom-labeled Olivia Cigars were available for players.
Matthew Wood, Mark Bitler and Michael Wood
Matthew Wood, Mark Bitler and Michael Wood
The 21st Annual Phil Galvano Classic kicked off with an Eagle sponsor lunch on May 11.
The 21st Annual Phil Galvano Classic kicked off with an Eagle sponsor lunch on May 11.
Jimmy Card and Tracie Hamersley
Jimmy Card and Tracie Hamersley
Steel drummer Rick Andre performed during the lunch.
Steel drummer Rick Andre performed during the lunch.
Dave Arnold and Dan Friedrich
Dave Arnold and Dan Friedrich
Andy Madtes, Matthew Sacco and Ben Breazeale
Andy Madtes, Matthew Sacco and Ben Breazeale
Douglas Manning, Kristin LaRoche and Mike Carrillo
Douglas Manning, Kristin LaRoche and Mike Carrillo

 

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