WHAT: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Arbor Cup, “A Round in the Woods” golf tournament.
WHERE: Memorial Park Golf Course
1001 E. Memorial Loop Dr.
Houston, TX 77007
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
DETAILS: Houston Arboretum’s 13th annual Arbor Cup, “A Round in the Woods,” raised $85,000 to support the Arboretum’s vital conservation and education programs. More than 80 golfers participated in the event, the Arboretum’s biggest fall fund raiser, at Memorial Park Golf Course.
Winners included: Austin Davis, Stacy Sam, Hunter Linscombe, and Michael Phillips.
Tournament check in and brunch began at 10 a.m. with a scramble start at 11:30 a.m.
Open bar, lunch from Beck’s Prime, player gifts, and golf cart rentals were included with each team entry. The tournament concluded with awards, raffle prizes, and an open grill.
The Houston Arboretum recognizes Arbor Cup tournament chairs David Andrew and Tom Caughlin. Their efforts and innovation were pivotal to the event’s success.
Platinum Sponsors for Arbor Cup included John P. McGovern Foundation. Gold Sponsors were Jones Capital, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Childress Capital Advisors, and Silver Sponsors were Bank of America, Prosperity Bank, and Ruth and Dan Flournoy.
GUESTS: Anne Thomson
Ruth Flournoy
Sally Meadows
Thecla Fox
Bill Foran
Ann Rhodes
Rob Mackaskie
Jonathan Homeyer
Chad Moss,
Ernie Pekmezaris
John Pekmezaris
Luis Vasquez
Cynthia Lange
Rallin Welch,
Ethel Hutcheson
Daisy Quayle
Erik Hansen
Kevin Zlotnik
David Andrew
Steve Oldham
Tim Weaver
Elizabeth Kanaly
Randy Helms,
Donyce Rich
Bill Hussey
Max Monzon,
Connor Harness
Austin Curley
David Schwarz
Jason Burt
Fernando Martinez
Matt Bird
Bryce Gilbert
PHOTOGRAPHER: Christine Mansfield, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
