Second Annual Central Texas Folds of Honor event honors, supports military and first responder families
HORSESHOE BAY, TX – The acclaimed 18-hole Apple Rock Course at the AAA-Four Diamond- and Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award-winning Horseshoe Bay Resort, part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection, will host the second annual Folds of Honor Legacy Cup on Monday, October 27.
Last year’s inaugural Legacy Cup event raised $100,000 and funded 20 scholarships distributed for the Folds of Honor’s Central Texas District support of families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. The event’s affiliation with the worthwhile and well-respected Folds of Honor foundation has brought vital attention to the needs of military and first responder families who have sacrificed so much.
Founded in 2007 by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only F-16 fighter pilot to also be a PGA of America Golf Professional, the Folds of Honor has awarded about 62,000 scholarships to military and first responder spouses and children, totaling roughly $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served through Folds of Honor initiatives, 41 percent are minorities. It is rated as a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar.
“It’s, once again, a great privilege to join the Folds of Honor and Lt Col Dan Rooney in a vital and inspirational effort to support military and first responder families who need an infusion of hope, joy, and kinship from the community,” said Horseshoe Bay Resort’s Director of Golf Operations Anthony Holder. “Year One of hosting the Legacy Cup was a great success but we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and do everything we can to raise more funds for deserving families. We’re counting on the community and the state of Texas to help us grow this effort every year. Honoring these heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice has now become an annual mission for our team and our membership.”
The tournament’s slate of events includes a special presentation by guest speaker Alex McIntosh, father of Army Cpl. Scott A. McIntosh, who lost his life during a bombing in Baghdad in 2008. The annual Scott A. McIntosh Memorial Golf Tournament, which has taken place for more than 15 years and has raised more than $7 million through the years and has touched the lives of countless military families and scholarship recipients. Lt Col Rooney has called the McIntosh’s event “the benchmark by which we judge all other Patriot Golf Days events throughout the country.” McIntosh endeavors for every participant to have a profound emotional and patriotic connection and designs his events to foster that connection.
“It’s a privilege to be a part of the 2025 Legacy Cup at Horseshoe Bay Resort,” McIntosh said. “As this event grows and gathers growing support from the community, it’s important to connection to the people who are touched and helped by the Folds of Honor. Once people have a direct understanding of who the work of the Folds of Honor benefits and why that support is vital, you can do big things to honor our fallen heroes and lifting up the families they have left behind.”
McIntosh’s presentation will be immediately followed by the Color Guard’s 21-Ball Salute and a jet flyover. Immediately following lunch, a shotgun four-person scramble format tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. Afterwards, there will be an awards dinner with raffle items, a silent auction, and a live auction.
Bringing the Legacy Cup to Horseshoe Bay Resort was made possible by instrumental efforts of Ron Doherty and Steve Wilkins, members of The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort, along with Mark Voss from Folds of Honor’s Central Texas Chapter. This core team had a vision to support the worthwhile efforts of The Folds of Honor and wanted to help establish an unforgettable event that, hopefully, endures and raises awareness for the needs of military and first responder families for many years.
Apple Rock, the third Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (RTJ) course built at Horseshoe Bay Resort, opened in 1985 to rave reviews including “Best New Resort Courses in America” by Golf Digest. This spectacular course is touted as one of the most scenic and breathtaking championship golf courses in Texas. Spanning 147 acres, RTJ, Sr. used some of the highest, most picturesque land in Horseshoe Bay for the layout.
At 6,999 yards, par 72, with a championship tee rating of 74.6 and a slope of 140, Apple Rock is a fun thrill ride with some of the best scenic views in all of Texas.
Visit www.hsbresort.com for more information. Learn more about Folds of Honor at foldsofhonor.org.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.
About Horseshoe Bay Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort is one of America’s largest golf and lakeside resort destinations. It is located 45 minutes from Austin on more than 7,000 picturesque acres of the Texas Hill Country and along the spectacular shores of constant-level Lake LBJ. It features four championship golf courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame members Robert Trent Jones Sr and Jack Nicklaus, as well as the exciting 18-hole Zoysia-grass Whitewater Putting Course.
Horseshoe Bay Resort has invested $150+ million in a property-wide capital improvement program and new construction. The work included enhanced guest accommodation and meeting spaces, as well as renovation of the golf courses and club houses. The resort also features a lakeside spa, tennis and pickleball facility with 28 courts, a full-service lake marina, and a private airport. The AAA Four Diamond resort is part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts distinguished Latitudes lifestyle hotels and resorts division. For more information and reservations visit www.hsbresort.com or call 877-611-0112.
About Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, nationally recognized, operator of hotels and resorts with over 120 properties in the United States & Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Crescent also operates a collection of independent and lifestyle properties under the Latitudes Collection umbrella. These properties include NOPSI Hotel New Orleans, Horseshoe Bay Resort, and The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection. Powered by innovative, forward-thinking experts, Latitudes is a modern management platform for lifestyle hotels and resorts where creative concepts connect with modern travelers from urban boutique hotels to oceanside luxury resorts.
Crescent’s clients include premiere REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visit www.crescenthotels.com and www.latitudesbycrescent.com or connect with Crescent on LinkedIn.
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