(Press Release – 11/17/2021, Tampa , FL)

Ace Golf is offering a next day Free Greens Fee card to golfers who bring in at least 3 none refrigerated packages or cans of food, or make a $5 donation to Metropolitan Ministries through the end of the year at its two golf courses and driving range . Toys will also be accepted. All donations will help to feed families in need and brighten their holiday through Metropolitan Ministries.

Ace Golf is a local, family owned golf course operator with public golf courses including Plantation Palms Golf Club in Land O Lakes and Crescent Oaks Golf Club in Tarpon Springs. The company also owns Ace Golf Range in Riverview. Donors at the golf range will receive a free round of miniature golf or small bucket of range balls.

“There are still a lot of families in need in our area,”” says Bill Place, Ace Golf. “Inflation and shortages are also making it difficult for charities to meet the increasing need for assistance. So, why not pick up a few extra cans while doing your holiday meal shopping and help others?”

“Seventy-five percent of the people coming to us have never needed help before. So many are suffering due to job loss and need food for their families” said Tim Marks, president and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries, “and Ace Golf is stepping up to help with a much-needed resource like non-perishable food. We can’t do it without community partners like them.”

Free Greens Fee cards are for next day use and require purchase of a cart fee. The cards are valid for use through October 31, 2022 . All Ace Golf locations will also accept any cans or monetary donations from non golfers as well in their pro shops.

Greatest food needs at this time are cereal, canned yams, bagged or boxed stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned meats, canned fruit, canned vegetables, beans and peanut butter.