Why Not A Pear Golf Tournament 2026, with a Twist of Yacht Rock!

On Friday, October 2nd, local nonprofit Why Not A Pear hosted its annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Allendale Country Club in Dartmouth, MA, presented by Sherwin-Williams. This wasn’t just another day of golf. The tournament was packed with fun, friendly competition and plenty more throughout the day!

Starting in the morning with a virtual closest-to-the-pin contest during registration, put on by Allendale Country Club in its new state-of-the-art indoor virtual golf simulator, players were then off to their tees for this shotgun-style tournament. An opening shout-out from Peroni Financial Group and The S.E.A.L. Foundation helped kick off the event.

The fun didn’t stop once golfers hit the course! Throughout the day, players competed in a Closest-to-the-Pin Contest, sponsored by RS Equipment Rental and Sales; the Longest Drive Contest, sponsored by The Almeida Connection and JEM Farms LLC; a Marshmallow Drive Contest, sponsored by DogTowne Doggy Day and Night Care; and Lucky Green Contest, where hitting the green earned players an entry into a gift card raffle.

There was plenty to enjoy between holes, too! Golfers were treated to hot dogs, hamburgers and plenty of drinks throughout the day, all proudly sponsored by our friends at re:fab Painting & Renovations. A huge thank you also goes to Pittsburgh Paint Company for sponsoring our player bags, Partridge Snow & Hahn for the player hats and fun captains’ hats, and Snell Golf for donating golf balls for our players.

The excitement continued after golf as the top three teams headed into the Final Shootout, supported by Adao Auto Group. SMother Nature threw us one curveball, though. Weather conditions in Norwood prevented the helicopter from taking off for our Helicopter Ball Drop 50/50 Raffle, supported by BayCoast Insurance. We didn’t let that stop us! A number was randomly drawn instead, giving us a winner and keeping the fun going.

As the golf wrapped up, even more guests joined the fun for dinner and a live concert by Below Deck Yacht Rock Cover Band. With the band bringing the yacht rock vibes, it was the perfect way to celebrate an incredible day. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who joined us!

1st Place: Brandon Medeiros & Zack Souza
2nd Place: Eric Lombard & Steve Miranda
3rd Place: Ryan Bland & Mark Medeiros

Why Not A Pear would also like to say thank you to all of the event’s sponsors, from those listed above throughout to tee-sign sponsors and the people and businesses that donated goods and services for silent auction items, raffles, and prizes. Their help once again made this event a success!

At the heart of Why Not A Pear is a simple mission: help children grow into confident, healthy and happy people. Through funding, services and programs, the foundation supports children and the organizations, schools, teachers and families that help them thrive. Inspired by the shared passion of Richard Perry and his daughter, Cheryl, Why Not A Pear focuses on making a meaningful impact where support is needed most.

Richard was known for his generosity and dedication to serving others. He was a lifelong supporter of programs that gave children creative, athletic and educational opportunities while helping them build confidence and feel supported. That spirit lives on through Why Not A Pear, inspiring the foundation to continue giving back and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

In education, the apple icon placed perfectly on top of a set of books, or presenting an apple to a teacher, is indicative of the educational system and the students within it. The apple is perfectly shaped, shiny, and balanced. However, as individuals, people have many learning differences and are often not perfectly balanced.

The pear, although a consistent shape, is sometimes bumpy and off-balance. The Pear represents all students and individuals.

So… Why Not A Pear?

Once the excitement of the tournament settles down, the work continues! The money raised at this event and throughout the year allows Why Not A Pear to support local children and families in meaningful ways, from playing Santa for families through New Bedford Public Schools’ Christmas Angels program to supporting organizations like Community Autism Resources, Gnome Surf, and so much more. It’s what makes every sponsorship, donation and day like this so worthwhile.

Learn more about Why Not A Pear’s past efforts, community impact and ways to get involved by visiting whynotapear.com.

There are plenty of ways to support Why Not A Pear throughout the year! Donations can be made anytime at whynotapear.com. Why Not A Pear hosts a few fundraising events each year, including the Golf Tournament and its very popular Designer Purse Bingo event held every spring.

Supporters can follow Why Not A Pear on Facebook and Instagram @whynotapear to see when these events and more are happening, plus stay in the know about all the good that the fundraising supports.

Why Not A Pear isn’t just about raising money. It’s about putting those funds to work for children, families and organizations that need support. Individuals and organizations can submit requests for assistance through the forms available on the Why Not A Pear website.

The Educational Tools and Equipment request has helped provide resources ranging from MacBooks for programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island to a custom bike for a child with autism who was unable to ride a traditional bike.

The Scholarship/Program Funding request can help support programs, camps and other opportunities for children and families.

Both forms are available on the Why Not A Pear website. For additional information, contact info@whynotapear.com.

The team at Why Not A Pear is happy to have been able to raise money to help families and children who might need it in 2027 and is already gearing up for another fun and successful event next year!

 

Once again, Why Not A Pear would like to say thank you to all the supporters of this event and all of its events and programs. Their support helps make everything Why Not A Pear does possible!