Links to Freedom Annual Veterans Day Golf Benefit to Feature Cassy Tully Golf Art

Pinehurst, NC - Links to Freedom Golf Foundation’s 7th Annual Veterans Day Golf Benefit, hosted by Winchester Country Club in Winchester, VA, will feature Cassy Tully, golf artist and philanthropist, live painting and auctioned Ryder Cup artwork dual-signed by Steve Stricker..

This annual golf benefit tournament, held on November 9th, 2024, will be played in honor of Charles Arnold “Chuck” Rodgers, 97, who passed away in February, 2024.

Cassy’s will be on-course painting live throughout the tournament, capturing Winchester Country Club’s par four, 267-yard Hole #10. Created in her signature relief-painting technique using acrylic gel mediums blended with sand from the course, the setting features vibrant greens, highlighted by the sparkling water of a meandering stream. 

During the tournament, members, golfers and their guests will have the opportunity  to view the painting come to life on canvas, along with meeting Cassy and learning about her painting technique and the golf artwork she has created for major championships and charitable causes, such as the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, BMW Championship and philanthropic partnerships with PGA REACH, the Arnold Palmer Foundation, the NFL Hall of Fame, Make-A-Wish, and many more.

The 7th Annual Veterans Day Golf Benefit features a silent auction, which will include a framed, official print of Cassy’s 43rd Ryder Cup artwork, signed by Ryder Cup Team USA Captain Steve Stricker. Stricker, also a philanthropist, created the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation to show young people that their dreams are not only attainable, but worth the effort.

Cassy’s grandfather is a World War II veteran and her late father, Tim Tully, was also a veteran and proud patriot.

“I am inspired to partner with Links to Freedom for the first time,” Cassy said. “Our wounded warriors and veterans deserve the value and hope that this tournament, event and auction provide. It is my mission to use my art to make a difference in the lives of others, and painting to benefit the wounded warriors, veterans and families through Links to Freedom is a perfect match for my passion as a painter and philanthropist.”

According to Links to Freedom, there are currently over 3.7 million disabled veterans in the U.S., many of whom struggle to find a sense of normalcy and a way to reconnect with civilian life and their families.

The Veterans Day Golf Benefit was established by the Winchester Country Club to raise funds for Links to Freedom. Held every Veterans Day weekend, it has raised over $250,000 for the program. 

To learn more about Cassy Tully’s original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com.

Cassy Tully - Fine Art Grand Opening of North Carolina Studio Storefront

Cassy Tully, golf artist and philanthropist, is pleased to invite family, friends, collectors and the public to the Grand Opening of her storefront in historic Aberdeen, located near golf mecca Pinehurst, NC.

The Grand Opening celebrates the warm welcome Cassy has received since opening the doors of Cassy Tully - Fine Art in North Carolina. During the event, guests can purchase Cassy’s championship golf art, buy her books and 2024 Collectors Edition Hand-Painted ornaments and have them personalized, and see her signature relief-painting technique during a tour of the studio. 

Guests will also be treated to refreshments and scones from nearby Pine Scone Cafe. 

“This golf community has been a seamless fit, full of new friendships and rewarding partnerships,” Cassy said. “The grand opening and holiday open house is a wonderful way to toast to new beginnings and further connect to this world-class community I now call home.”

Guests can also learn about Cassy’s artwork, created for philanthropic causes and the major golf championships including the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, and BMW Championships.

Cassy Tully Creates Painting Honoring 2024 VGA National Championship

The Veteran Golfers Association hosted their National Championship on September 15 - 19, 2024, at Grandover Resort & Spa, Greensboro, North Carolina. At the heart of the resort are two 18-hole courses, East & West, designed by noted golf course architects David Graham and the late Gary Panks. 

For the fourth year in a row, the VGA has commissioned Cassy Tully, golf artist and philanthropist, to create an 18 X 24” painting of these beautiful championship courses. Under an azure sky, her painting depicts the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, which took place near present-day Greensboro, NC, on March 15, 1781. The setting is overlaid on the course, the fairway’s resplendent greens a vibrant backdrop to the soldiers’ uniforms.

At this decisive battle, the British army engaged a Continental army under the command of Major General Nathanael Greene. Cassy’s placement of Greene shows his commanding figure leading his men, who are poised to fight. 

This painting will also be reproduced as Limited Edition Commemorative Prints, signed and numbered. Cassy was pleased to attend the VGA - Champions Dinner, a wonderful opportunity for guests to meet her, have prints personalized, and learn more about her championship golf artwork.

Cassy recently created original artwork for the University of Alabama; Yellowstone Country Club; the Milwaukee Brewers' 50th Anniversary, and the NFL Hall of Fame. Her championship golf art includes working with the PGA of America, PGA Reach, Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation, United States Golf Association, and the Arnold Palmer Foundation.

The VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship of golf. Annually, the VGA hosts more than 450 local tournaments across the country, culminating in a VGA National Championship each fall.

The impact of these events on Veterans and their loved ones is tremendous,” Cassy said. “Being part of the patriotism and ongoing support of the VGA in bringing together Veterans and the wider golf community is inspiring.”

Artwork Presented for 2024 VGA North Regional Championship

I am pleased to grow my partnership benefitting the Veteran Golfers Association. I presented the artwork for the 2024 VGA North Regional Championship, which took place on August 26, 2024, at The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, WV. 

My original painting incorporates sand provided by Glade Springs into the paint. It was awarded to the regional champion, with a limited edition of prints provided to flight winners.

I wished all the participating veteran golfers the best of luck and now look forward to meeting qualifiers at Nationals in September.

Learn more about VGA here. 

PGA REACH Hosts Cassy Tully at 4th Annual Invitational at Indian Creek Country Club

Miami Beach, FL -  PGA of America REACH Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have commissioned Cassy Tully, golf artist and philanthropist, to create original artwork for the PGA REACH Invitational golf tournament, hosted by the exclusive Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach, FL, on May 2, 2024.

Cassy, whose golf-inspired paintings have depicted iconic golf clubs across the country, will create a 24 X 48” masterpiece that will be auctioned to benefit PGA REACH.

Cassy, known for her philanthropic work, Member-Guest Tournaments and major championship golf artwork including creating artwork for the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup, is pleased to create artwork for this impactful invitational.

“Creating original artwork is a memorable way for clubs to elevate these events,” said Todd Alfred, Senior Director of Development, PGA REACH. “Partnering like this is a remarkable way to positively impact the lives of others through golf and our shared mission 

To learn more about Cassy Tully’s original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com.

Cassy Tully Partnership with PGA REACH Foundation Features Paintings of Valhalla Golf Club, Signed by PGA Trustee Jack Nicklaus

Louisville, KY, May 2024 - Two original paintings depicting Valhalla Golf Club, created by golf artist and philanthropist Cassy Tully, and signed by Jack Nicklaus will be auctioned and raffled at the 2024 PGA Championship to benefit the Kentucky Golf Foundation. 

Valhalla Golf Club was designed by professional golfer and PGA Trustee Jack Nicklaus, and his vision takes center stage on Cassy’s paintings, each of which depict the sweeping greens of Holes #9 and #18, anchored by the iconic clubhouse. 

The Kentucky PGA and the PGA REACH Foundation are hosting Cassy for the 2024 PGA Championship, including an exclusive meet-and-greet event. As a special highlight at the event, she will attend a Member Party on May 17th, to present her artwork and share her signature relief-painting technique with members and their guests.

“Having Jack Nicklaus’s signature on an original painting is a rare occurrence and an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to add these paintings to their collection,” said Sally Morgan, PGA Executive Director at Golf House Kentucky. “We are pleased to partner with Cassy, whose artistic expertise captured Valhalla so remarkably.”

The Kentucky PGA is “dedicated to the promotion of the game of golf and providing ongoing education and professional development of Kentucky PGA Professionals,” while the PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America.

Cassy, known for her philanthropic work, Member-Guest Tournaments and major championship golf artwork. To learn more about her original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com.