A PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. program, Birdies for the Brave is a military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR that is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.  Since 2005, the TOUR has joined with PGA TOUR players and corporate partners to raise millions of dollars for military homefront groups that provide critical programs and services to meet the specialized needs of wounded warriors and military families, through fundraising events at TPC clubs nationwide.

Birdies for the Brave was originally created by TOUR player Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, to support troops injured during combat. For each birdie or eagle made by Phil throughout the season, a contribution of $100 for a birdie or $500 for an eagle is made to Homes For Our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Since the program’s inception, Birdies for the Brave has grown to include a variety of military outreach efforts, including Patriots' Outpost military hospitality chalets and military celebrations held during PGA TOUR tournaments; letter-writing campaigns for the troops; the distribution of care packages to troops stationed abroad; and a series of fundraising events conducted at the TOUR’s TPC Network of clubs nationwide – enabling fans, club members, sponsors and the general public the opportunity to participate in charity golf tournaments and other activities that directly benefit military men and women and their families, while at the same time play the same sensational golf courses where the world’s best golfers compete. For a complete list of 2010 Birdies for the Brave fundraising events, please click here.

Birdies for the Brave fundraising events benefit select military homefront groups that are part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s America Supports You initiative: Homes For Our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation supported by Phil Mickelson; Wounded Warrior Project supported by TOUR players Nick Watney, Boo Weekley, Jason Gore & Frank Lickliter II; Operation Homefront supported by TOUR player Corey Pavin; Navy SEAL Foundation supported by TOUR players Jerry Kelly, Frank Lickliter II & Vijay Singh; Military Warriors Support Foundation supported by TOUR player Ted Purdy; United Through Reading supported by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini; Green Beret Foundation supported by TOUR player Bubba Watson.
Giving back is at the heart of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Charities. PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. It was established in 1985 to generate funds for donation to and support of other qualified charitable organizations. Contributions to PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. In addition to Birdies for the Brave, other fundraising efforts of PGA TOUR Charities include the U.S. Golf Tsunami Relief Fund and Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, as well as Champions Tour for the Cure and 9/11 relief efforts. 

In collaboration with the PGA TOUR, Heritage Golf Group is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where their golf properties are located.  The Heritage Collection of Clubs collaborate to raise funds for military homefront groups as part of PGA TOUR Charities, Inc.'s Birdies for the Brave program.  Birdies for the Brave is a primary element of Heritage Golf Group's philanthropic endeavors.

Since 2007, Heritage Golf Group has held numerous Birdies for the Brave golf tournaments with accompanying auction galas, which have raised over $900,000.

Heritage Golf Group began in 1999 and since then the company has grown an impressive portfolio of private and resort golf clubs around the country.  The Heritage portfolio represents some of the most well-known and acclaimed properties spanning Texas, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The company, led by Bob Husband, President and CEO, distinguishes itself through its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service.