Guest post by Marcia Dykes, tax senior associate with McGladrey LLP,
the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused
on the middle market. Marcia is one of several of the firm’s Birdies Fore Love office leaders, who was chosen to
attend The McGladrey Classic as a result
of her involvement in the charitable aspect of this year’s McGladrey Classic.
Tuesday evening’s highlight was a Pro-Am pairings party at the
home of PGA TOUR Professional and Team McGladrey Member Davis Love III and his
wife Robin, which showcases a beautiful view of the salt marsh vistas that
surround St. Simon and Sea Island. The Pro-Am party, like all of the events at The
McGladrey Classic, provided an opportunity for McGladrey clients and potential
clients to meet professional golfers, as well as one another, and to spend time
with McGladrey partners and principals.
The food and atmosphere exceeded all expectations, and included
shrimp-and-grits, short ribs, fried and broiled shrimp and squash casserole.
And, as often the case at Sea Island, the weather was terrific! During the
event, Davis spoke to the group about how The McGladrey Classic is more than
just a golf tournament, with the Birdies Fore Love program providing much
needed financial support for nonprofit organizations focused on helping
children and families in need. He also thanked the more than 1,200 volunteers
who help make The McGladrey Classic a success each year.
The McGladrey Classic will be broadcast by The Golf Channel this
Thurs., Oct. 23 through Sun., Oct. 26.
The McGladrey Classic is an awesome event. In both business and in
golf, the goal is to give your best work so you win. And at McGladrey, we share
our core values of excellence, integrity, respect, teamwork and stewardship
with the game. The McGladrey Classic provides a platform that boosts
McGladrey’s charitable efforts on the national level. By sharing our success,
we are able to help provide a better life for our neighbors.
It was my pleasure to be a part of the fifth annual McGladrey
Classic!
