Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast’s third annual ‘Live to Give’ Charity Golf Tournament, presented by Black Bear Bread Company, raised $57,812.55 for illumiNations, an alliance of Bible translation partners and resource partners working together to eradicate Bible poverty.
Hosted by the prestigious Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, the tournament welcomed 136 golfers on August 31 for an afternoon of championship golf and charitable giving courtesy of Birdie Sponsors, Ambrosia 30A Prime Seafood & Steaks and South Oak Title. Players began their day on the Treasure Island Marine putting green, where they enjoyed complimentary Sully’s bloody marys before heading onto the course.
Throughout the day, golfers enjoyed lunch from Sunset Slice and Scoop, beverages and gourmet food and drinks from participating hole sponsors. Each player went home with a complimentary tournament t-shirt, courtesy of The Crane Center.
Players also had the chance to win big through three Hole-in-One challenges sponsored by John Lee Nissan, McCaskill and Company, and The Truman App, offering prizes including a 2026 Nissan Armada, a Rolex, and $2,500 in cash. There was also an extensive silent auction featuring an array of items including gift cards, gift baskets, and signed sports memorabilia.
Through sponsorship, the silent auction, and donations, the third annual Live to Give Golf tournament raised $57,812.55 for illumiNations, an alliance of Bible translation partners and resource partners working together to eradicate Bible poverty.
“We believe every swing, every sponsor, and every dollar moves the needle. This is more than a golf tournament — it’s a community coming together to change the world,” said Beau Blankenship, co-founder of Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast.
The day concluded with an awards celebration featuring Back Beach Barbecue, handcrafted cocktails, live music by Zoe Walega, and complimentary IV treatments courtesy of VitaLife.
The tournament recognized the top three teams for their performance, with the Ambrosia 30A Prime Seafood & Steak team staking first place, Hannah Martin’s team earning second place, and the Davis Bass team taking home third place.
Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast would like to thank additional sponsors and in-kind partners for supporting the third annual event, including 360 Blue, Array Media, Beignets and Brew, Birdies Cocktails, Carr Riggs & Ingram, Coastal Performance Institute, Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, Electric Cart Company, Esteem Wealth Partners, Grits Coastal Catering, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, Hawley Trucker Hats, HighBourn, Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, Jake’s Beach Service, Joe Donovan Insurance, Kilwins Rosemary Beach, Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates, Locke & Found Timeless Hardware Co., Move Forward Aviation, Obscure 30A, Odd Pelican Brewing Company, Penta Tequila, Que Pasa, Romanski Construction, Royal Destinations, Salty Pop Popcorn, Shades Bar & Grill, Southern Image, Summer House Lifestyle, The Commissary, The Drifting Oyster, Unbreakable Performance Therapy, VitaLife, and Window World PC.