The First Baptist Church of Progress Village (FBCOPV) will celebrate its 11th Annual Eddie Cook Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the beautiful Bloomingdale Golf Course in Valrico, Florida. We invite you to come and play 18 holes of golf and join in the fun! This event promises to be a day filled with activities you won't want to miss. Our goal is to promote the importance of pursuing higher education and to create excellent networking opportunities for our next generation of scholars. Come and experience the challenges of the golf course while competing for prizes and indulging in some great food.
By supporting the Eddie Cook Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament, you and your company will be joining us in the opportunity to pay it forward. We believe that education is the key to producing successful citizens for the future. With your support, we provide two and four-year scholarships to all qualified participants for their entire two (2) or four (4) year college careers. To date, over $100,000 in scholarship assistance has been provided. All proceeds from this great event will benefit the Scholarship Fund. All gifts or monetary donations are tax-deductible (FIN# 59-2879110), and we appreciate your consideration.
The tournament will be a four-person, best ball scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, the best-dressed team, and the best-dressed individual, along with raffles and golf contests. A barbecue buffet will be included as part of the registration following the play.
Use links on the side for more information and to Register Today!
EDDIE COOK GOLF TOURNAMENT
IN MEMORY OF DEACON COOK
This event is being conducted in the memory of Deacon Eddie Cook, a scholar and pioneer in the Progress Village community. While in Nigeria, West Africa, fulfilling his desire to serve, he gave his life providing medical and optical care, building clinics, paving roads to health facilities, drilling water wells, and mentoring young children. Mr. Cook was also a champion in the area of seeking higher education and always at the forefront for giving back what was so dear to his heart. He completed his undergraduate pharmacy studies at Xavier University and earned his Masters degree in Pharmacy from Florida A&M University. He completed additional training in Nuclear Pharmacy at Mercer University and was registered as a Nuclear Pharmacist in Lousiana and Florida.
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SPONSOR REGISTRATION
Become a valued partner in the Eddie Cook Golf Tournament by choosing one of our sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship packages are designed to highlight your business, organization, or family while helping to fund the ongoing work of FBCOPV.
Sponsorship Levels Include:
Send a foursome from your organization for additional $200 with your sponsorship!
Your support ensures that the tournament continues to bless lives through scholarships, youth programs, and ministry outreach.
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP LEVEL | SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP LEVEL | BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP LEVEL |
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$400 | $300 | $200 |
Displayed on Par 5 hole and consists of two 48”x36” signs. A $100 scholarship will be presented to a student in your company’s name. | Displayed on Par 4 hole and consists of two 36”x36” signs. A $50 scholarship will be presented to a student in your company’s name. | Displayed on Par 3 hole and consist of two 36”x36” signs. A $25 scholarship will be presented to a student in your company’s name. |
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Ready to hit the greens? Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just enjoy a day on the course, the Eddie Cook Golf Tournament is open to all.
Player Options:
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Individual Player – Includes green fee, cart, lunch, and player gift
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Foursome Team – Discounted rate for four players registering together
Prizes will be awarded for top teams, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin, and other exciting challenges!
Gather your friends, bring your best game, and join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition.
NON-PLAYER GENERAL DONATION
Want to give another way? If you are not available for the tournament, or do not play golf, but want to donate to the scholarship fund, we've got you covered.
You can use the secure form below to make a donation of any amount. Remember all donations and proceeds go directly to students attending 2 and 4 year colleges.
All donations are tax deductible. You will be provided a receipt for your records.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Thanks for your interest in helping us make this event smooth and fun for all the participants!
Please complete the form below to sign up. We will be contacting you with additional information as we get closer to the event. Please direct questions to the tournament committee.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE CONTACT
Otis Killings
Committee Chair
(813) 382-0428
First Baptist Church of Progress Village
8722 Progress Village Blvd
Tampa, FL 33619 USA
Telephone: 813-677-1948
Fax: 813-672-0514
Email: mrotiss@tampabay.rr.com