By Richard Luthmann
Naples, FL – The Knights of Columbus Council 10757 will host its inaugural golf outing at the Tiburon Golf Club on June 6, 2024. The tournament will feature NFL Great Dave Wannstedt as the guest speaker. The event aims to raise funds for Naples charities supporting the homeless, food shelters, and abused women and children. Beneficiaries include The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, St. Vincent DePaul, and Catholic Charities.
Wannstedt, a former head coach of the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears, and current FOX football analyst, is also a member of Tiburon. Event host and organizer Ernie Verrico, currently the council’s Deputy Grand Knight, expressed excitement about the event’s support.
“We are extremely excited to have so much support for this event. Tiburon Golf Club has been great, as well as Coach Wannstedt and too many others to name. Through this generous support, we can continue helping Catholic ministries and others in need in our community. Vivat Jesus,” said Verrico.
Key sponsors include Naples Heart Rhythm Specialist, P.A., Porsche Naples, Manhattan Construction, Tony Reyes Family Foundation, Clarity Wealth, and Osteria Tulia. Naples Heart Rhythm Specialist, P.A. is the lead sponsor, with Porsche Naples offering a 2024 Porsche Taycan as the hole-in-one prize.
Dave Wannstedt’s extensive football career includes coaching the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, and the University of Pittsburgh. He started as an assistant coach under Jimmy Johnson at the University of Pittsburgh and later at the Dallas Cowboys. Wannstedt was the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys when they won the Super Bowl in 1992.
NFL Great Dave Wannstedt’s tenure as head coach of the Chicago Bears began in 1993. He led the Bears to one playoff appearance in six seasons. After leaving the Bears, he joined the Miami Dolphins, becoming head coach in 2000. Wannstedt guided the Dolphins to two playoff appearances. He later coached the University of Pittsburgh, where he emphasized recruiting and led the team to several bowl games.
After a brief stint with the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wannstedt transitioned to broadcasting and became a FOX Sports football analyst. Wannstedt is married and has two daughters and six grandchildren. He splits his residence between Chicago and Naples, FL. In his free time, he enjoys golf and spending time with his grandchildren.
The Knights of Columbus, founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael J. McGivney, is a global Catholic fraternal service organization. It supports various charitable causes, including refugee relief, Catholic education, and local parishes. The organization also provides financial services to the Catholic market with a robust insurance program.
With over two million members worldwide, the Knights of Columbus promotes Catholic values on public policy issues. The order’s charitable work includes significant support for causes like food security, support for abused women and children, disaster relief efforts, and Catholic vocations.
Founded on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus works to better the lives of those in their communities and around the world. As the strong right arm of the Church, the Knights serve God, their priests, their parish, their families, and their communities. Council 10757 serves the Saint William Catholic Church community and meets every third Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the church hall on Seagate Road in North Naples. The current Grand Night is Randy Pezza. All Catholic men are welcome to join.
Located in Naples, Florida, Tiburón Golf Club features two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses, The Gold and The Black. Tiburón is home to the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship and the PGA TOUR’s Grant Thorton Invitational and the Chubb Classic. Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine consistently rate it among the top 20 golf facilities in Florida.
The golf outing at Tiburon Golf Club is expected to draw significant support from the local community and beyond. The event highlights the commitment of the Knights of Columbus to charitable work and community service.
For more information, contact Ernie Verrico at 203-962-5295 or [email protected].
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