
VESTAL, N.Y. — Broome County Community Charities, Inc., the host organization of the PGA TOUR Champions Dick’s Open, will award $757,430 in charitable donations to numerous organizations, it announced on Thursday.
Recipients include organizations that facilitate in the operation of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, facility improvements at En-Joie Golf Course, area youth sports programs, the American Heart Association, material donations, and the United Health Services and Lourdes Hospital foundations.
The contributions are a result of partnerships with Dick’s Sporting Goods, PGA TOUR Inc., Folds of Honor, and the PGA TOUR Champions players. Additional proceeds were derived from the 2024 Dick’s Open and Birdies for Cancer initiative.
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“We are so pleased that we are able to provide significant donations for those in need within our community,” Broome County Community Charities President Albert Nocciolino said in a release. “These donations are a result of the generosity of several partners who have chosen Broome County Community Charities as the vehicle to advance their charitable interests. This would not be possible without the continued commitment from Dick’s Sporting Goods, in addition to our sponsors, fans, volunteers, and of course, the players.”
Since its inception in 1972, Broome County Community Charities has made more than $21 million in charitable donations.
En-Joie Golf Course will host the 2025 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open from July 7-13 and also feature Maroon 5 in concert.


