FOR RELEASE: February 27, 2025
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2024 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K
generates more than $1.1 million for community and charity partners
Tournament has generated nearly $5 million since launching in 2021
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K is proud to announce that the 2024 tournament generated more than $1.17 million for local charitable organizations, bringing the cumulative total raised to more than $4.7 million since the tournament’s inception in 2021.
Co-founded by PGA TOUR stalwart Jim Furyk and his wife Tabitha, the tournament has delivered on its mission to make a lasting impact in Northeast Florida. This year’s contributions support more than 52 local organizations, and more than 75 organizations since 2021.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and unwavering support of our sponsors, fans, and volunteers who make this event such a success each year,” said Tabitha Furyk, co-founder of the tournament. “The work we’re able to do in our community because of this tournament continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to see the impact firsthand.”
The impact begins with title sponsor Constellation’s $500,000 annual commitment to the tournament and the local area. Constellation’s funding supports several deserving North Florida charities including the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, First Tee – North Florida, Blessings in a Backpack, St. Johns Riverkeeper and Beaches Habitat for Humanity. The tournament also benefits a number of other local organizations during the year including Wolfson Children’s Hospital Family Links Program, Operation Shower, Jacksonville Humane Society, Hope for the Holidays, K9s United, Guardian ad Litem Foundation, KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, Walk Off Charities, and many more.
“We are so thankful for the support from Constellation, Circle K, all of our sponsors, partners, volunteers and the fans here in Jacksonville for helping our tournament grow its charitable number in 2024,” said tournament co-host and 17-time PGA TOUR winner Jim Furyk. “While the amount is fantastic, it’s the stories of those impacted that drive home how important these incredible organizations are to our community.”
“These significant charitable contributions demonstrate what can happen when two organizations join together with a genuine commitment to the environment and to improving the lives of individuals and families in the community,” said Jim McHugh, chief commercial officer, Constellation. “Constellation has always been an active participant in initiatives, including outreach programs, philanthropy and volunteer efforts, to support the welfare and economic growth of underserved communities. We’re thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with the Furyks and to continue our charitable commitments in 2025.”
“Having served as the volunteer chair of both THE PLAYERS Championship and now the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K, I continue to be blown away by the dedication and selfless nature of the individuals and corporate community in the greater Jacksonville area,” said 2024 Volunteer Chairman Adam Campbell. “More than 600 committed volunteers served the event and made it possible to help those in need.”
Key Highlights of Impact for Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K:
Beaches Habitat for Humanity: The tournament helped fund the construction of a home for veteran Randy Brown, whose family has owned the land since 1941. Watch his story.
First Tee – Brentwood Project: A $125,000 donation from the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS and Furyk Foundation Pro-Am at Pablo Creek helped enhance First Tee’s facilities and programs for young golfers in Jacksonville.
St. Johns Riverkeeper –
River & Roots Program: With tournament support, a new hands-on environmental education program was launched for middle and high school students to explore Jacksonville’s unique ecosystem. This program included bus and boat transportation, in-school programs, and educational materials, as well as the funding of a full-time education specialist.
River Exploration for Title 1 Schools: Thanks to tournament funding, 15 River X trips allowed over 600 students from Title 1 schools to experience the St. Johns River for the first time.
Family Links Program:
1,906 families received health insurance
3,545 families signed up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
385 emergency food bags distributed
60 families secured housing
103 families received clothing assistance
76 bus passes provided for transportation needs
Hope for the Holidays Initiative: Provided holiday support to 6,000 families in 2024. One heartwarming moment came when a former recipient returned this year as a second-grade teacher, bringing her entire class to volunteer in packing holiday bags. “It was beautiful to see her students hugging her and thanking her for the opportunity to give back,” said a tournament representative.
Looking ahead, the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K has already committed to donating over $1 million in 2025 for special projects, ensuring that its positive impact in Northeast Florida continues to grow.
For more information about Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K charitable efforts, please visit here.
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ABOUT CONSTELLATION FURYK & FRIENDS PRESENTED BY CIRCLE K – The 2024 event featured a 78-player field and a $2.1 million purse. In 2024, the tournament generated more than $1.17 million for local charities bringing the three-year total to more than $4.7 million with plans to grow that number in the future. All three rounds of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K are broadcast on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable provider of PGA TOUR Champions. More information on the event can be found online atwww.ConstellationFurykAndFriends.com.
ABOUT THE JIM & TABITHA FURYK FOUNDATION – The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation was created in 2010 to help children and families in need. This Jacksonville based non-profit partners with charities across North Florida to provide project specific funding and essential programing. The annual Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K, created to raise charity dollars to support these partnerships, brings the community together to increase awareness and funding for programs that support education, healthcare, nutrition and safety for at-risk children and families. Programs created from the support of the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation in the Jacksonville Community include: Hope for the Holidays, which packs over 6,000 bags filled with a holiday meal for at risk families, Operation Shower which provides car seats, strollers and baby essentials to active military families, Blessings in a Backpack, which feeds thousands of food insecure children each week of the school year, and Childcare specialists and services to provide medically complex children care through Wolfson’s and Community PedsCare. The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation is dedicated to bringing our community together to improve the lives of the children and families who live on the First Coast through each of these programs and many more.
ABOUT CONSTELLATION – Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore, is the nation’s largest producer of reliable, emissions-free energy and a leading energy supplier to businesses, homes and public sector customers nationwide, including three-fourths of Fortune 100 companies. With annual output that is nearly 90% carbon-free, our hydro, wind and solar facilities paired with the nation’s largest nuclear fleet have the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 16 million homes, providing about 10% of the nation’s clean energy. We are committed to investing in innovative technologies to drive the transition to a reliable, sustainable and secure energy future. Follow Constellation on LinkedIn and X.