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In 1991, Fitzgibbon Hospital was preparing to open a new facility at its current location on South Highway 65. The original hospital had served the community for nearly 70 years, but a modern facility was needed. During this transition, the first Fitzgibbon Hospital Golf Tournament took place and became an annual event. It was later renamed the Pete H. Rea Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Pete H. Rea, a longtime Board of Trustee President who passed away during that period.

Now in 2025, the tournament celebrates its 34th year at Indian Foothills Golf Course with prizes available on every hole. "This golf tournament has been such an important part of making a difference for Fitzgibbon Hospital," said Angy Littrell, President and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital. "The energy around this tournament from the many men and women in our community coming together for a common goal is the reason why this tournament continues to be successful for so many years."

Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, this year's event will feature one morning flight accommodating up to 54 three-person teams. Participants can win various prizes, including a $10,000 hole-in-one cash prize and other complimentary gifts.

Co-directors Lisa McComas and Susan Pointer are overseeing the 2024 tournament; both have previously participated as golfers.

Over the past decades, proceeds from the tournament have supported numerous capital improvement projects such as constructing a new Emergency Department with FastTrack services and acquiring advanced medical equipment like a linear accelerator radiation therapy unit and 3D Mammography equipment. This year's funds will help offset costs related to an endoscope upgrade used by Drs. Yan Chen and Roy Elfrink for colonoscopies and other procedures.

For more information or to register a team for the tournament, interested parties can contact Andrea Barr at (660) 831-3850 or email [email protected].