More than $600,000 was raised at the 32nd annual event, continuing a three-decade tradition of golf, generosity, and life-changing support for families in need.
he scorecards matter. At the Conine All-Star Golf Classic, the number that really turns heads comes after the day is done. This year, that number was more than $600,000.
Held at Fort Lauderdale Country Club, the 32nd annual Conine All-Star Golf Classic once again brought together golfers, philanthropists, business leaders, and community supporters for a day built around more than competition. The event, co-founded by former Major League Baseball standout Jeff Conine and his wife Cindy Conine, has spent more than three decades evolving into one of South Florida’s most meaningful fundraising traditions. This year’s outing continued that legacy in emphatic fashion, raising critical funds for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and the families it serves.
The tournament benefits the hospital’s mission of providing exceptional, family-centered pediatric care to children throughout South Florida and beyond. It also directly supports the Conine Clubhouse, a nonprofit residence that gives families a place to stay while their children undergo long-term treatment. That detail is what turns a golf event into something much more powerful. The money raised is not simply symbolic. It helps keep a real place open for real families walking through some of the hardest days of their lives.
“We are incredibly grateful for the Conine family’s unwavering dedication and support,” said Kelley Morris, president of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Each year, this exciting event continues to grow, just as the needs of the Conine Clubhouse continue to grow as well.”
That growth is not accidental. Over the years, the Conine Classic has built a reputation not just for generosity but for consistency. It has raised millions since its inception, helping fund operating expenses for the Conine Clubhouse and expanding the foundation’s ability to provide housing, patient support, and other services tied directly to pediatric care. The idea is simple and powerful: when a child is receiving treatment, family should not be another burden to solve.
Jeff Conine, of course, is no stranger to South Florida sports fans. A former Miami Marlins star and Hall of Famer, he has long been associated with community involvement in the region. But what makes the Conine Classic endure is not celebrity. It is commitment. Year after year, the event brings together people who understand that golf can be more than recreation — it can be a fundraising engine, a networking event, and a community rallying point all at once.
Presented this year by the Levitetz Family Foundation, the event balanced its charitable mission with the kind of atmosphere that keeps people returning. Golf, camaraderie, and goodwill all played their part. But beneath the polished swings and social ease was a serious purpose: making sure families facing pediatric medical crises have support, shelter, and hope.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital itself has expanded significantly in recent years, recently doubling in size and adding major new features ranging from cardiac care and rehabilitation space to family support areas and advanced imaging capabilities. The foundation’s role in helping sustain that growth cannot be overstated. Philanthropy supports not only equipment and facilities but also the programs and services that shape the patient and family experience.
This is what the Conine Classic has become after 32 years: not simply a charity tournament but a dependable force for good. The golfers go home, the greens are cleared, and the trophies are packed away. What remains is something far more valuable — the knowledge that one day on the course can ripple outward into countless lives
