About Copperhead Charities
Copperhead Charities annually operates the Valspar Championship to promote the game of golf and benefit charitable organizations in the Tampa Bay area.
OUR MISSION
Copperhead Charities’ mission is to operate a world-class professional golf tournament on the PGA TOUR which consistently drives charitable funds into the community, while generating a positive economic impact, promoting the region nationally and internationally, and providing an unforgettable event experience for sponsors, patrons, and volunteers.
OUR HISTORY & GOALS
Registered in the state of Florida as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, Copperhead Charities consists of 200+ area business and civic leaders, known as the Copperheads. The Copperheads have a 49-year history of aiding Tampa Bay area charities through professional golf.
Since the inception of PGA TOUR golf in the area, Copperhead Charities has given over $52 million to Tampa Bay charities. Charitable contributions have been generated from the proceeds of various PGA TOUR events known as the JCPenney Classic, Tampa Bay Classic, Chrysler Championship, PODS Championship, Transitions Championship, and now the Valspar Championship.
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Through the Birdies for Tampa Bay Charities program, Copperhead Charities aims to grow charitable contributions, expand the number of benefiting partners, engage a wider cross-section of the community, and increase awareness of the organizations supported by the tournament.