SouthState Named Presenting Sponsor of Sportable Golf Tournament

RICHMOND, VA – (Tuesday, September 17, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to announce SouthState returns as presenting sponsor of the 10th annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Independence Golf Club. Proceeds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports, recreational, and wellness opportunities accessible for individuals with physical disabilities throughout the region. Registration is available now at Sportable.org.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with SouthState to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament,” commented Hunter Leemon, Sportable Chief Executive Officer. “By elevating the experience for players and partners this year, we are proud to honor Wayne’s legacy of supporting adaptive sports in our community. We look forward to a great day at Independence while raising critical funds for our mission.”

“SouthState gladly supports this Richmond tradition and the Samford family as presenting sponsor,” said Robert Cowgill, Virginia State President for SouthState Bank. “We applaud Sportable’s efforts to bring the joy and camaraderie of competition to athletes of all ages, regardless of their ability level.”

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. at Independence Golf Club, one of the top courses in Richmond as recognized by Golf Digest. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit Sportable.org or contact Forrest Lodge at forrest@sportable.org.