THE 8TH ANNUAL GP M.A.D.E. FOUNDATION PAR 3 INVITATIONAL was held on May 18 at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, Missouri. The event welcomed 216 golfers and featured John Anderson of ESPN as special master of ceremonies. Hosted by Hall of Fame Coach Gary Pinkel and his wife, Missy, the invitational remains one of the Foundation’s premier fundraising events.
There is one part of golf most golfers have mastered and it’s not putting or chipping, it is food and beverage on the fly and of course the postgame recap in the 19th hole. Food is an important part of golf with rounds lasting four to five hours you are going to need to fuel that beautiful swing. The Lake of the Ozarks offers some of the best food on the fairways. Keeping your stomach and cooler full on or off the course is not a problem at the Lake.
Situated on its own private peninsula at the 43-mile marker of the Osage Arm, Steve and Sandra’s Lakefront retreat was designed with one clear purpose: to bring people together. Built by Thomas Construction, the home is expansive, thoughtful and filled with personal touches that reflect the couple’s love for family, comfort and life at the Lake.
America’s glass has always reflected its spirit — bold, blended, and unapologetically diverse. From tropical escapes to global-inspired indulgences, these cocktails toast 250 years of flavors that are anything but ordinary.