6th annual UHC Pro-Am golf tournament held at Bridgeport Country Club, raises money for hospital [Video]

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Monday morning, over 115 amateur and professional golfers (23) took to the green for the 6th annual UHC Pro-Am Golf tournament.

This year, the United Health Center’s event was hosted at the Bridgeport Country Club with Blaine Turner Advertising as the title sponsor. Since the tournament’s inception, the pro-am has raised more than $889,500 toward patient care and services at UHC. There is also an incentive for players, with the winning team of 23 teams, receiving a $5,000 check. Dr. David Hess, CEO of UHC mentions the importance of events like this and their impact on the community.

“A hospital is only as good as the community it serves,” said Dr. Hess. “We have an incredible community and great supporters here, and it’s a testament to the number of people we have here on a day with some adverse weather. It’s all about relationships and health …