Legacy Community Health’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic Marks 15th Anniversary with Record-Breaking $500,000 Raised for Student Health Programs
By Francias Page, Jr.
Click here for updates on this story
October 27, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Monday, October 13, 2025, at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas, Legacy Community Health hosted the 15th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic—a day that blended sunshine, camaraderie, and community impact into one unforgettable event. The sold-out tournament, led by beloved Houston meteorologist and longtime Legacy supporter Frank Billingsley, celebrated fifteen years of generosity and purpose by raising a record-breaking $500,000 to support student health care programs across the Houston area. The cool autumn weather provided the perfect backdrop as golfers gathered early for breakfast tacos, kolaches, and backpack coolers filled with Legacy-branded swag before heading out to play the pristine Pecan and Cypress courses. Sponsor tents dotted the fairways, offering giveaways, refreshments, and friendly encouragement, adding to the event’s lively and philanthropic spirit. Presented by Equitable, Hawkins Laakso, and Pinnacle Environmental Services, the tournament was more than a competition—it was a mission in motion. Each swing, drive, and putt helped support Legacy’s School-Based Health Care Program, which provides primary and behavioral health services directly to students at 39 KIPP, YES Prep, and Galena Park ISD campuses. This essential initiative ensures children can access quality health care without ever leaving their schools, helping them stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.
After the final scores were tallied, golfers and guests gathered for a lively luncheon filled with laughter, camaraderie, and celebration. Emcee Johnny Bravo kept the energy high as the live auction and raffle brought spirited bidding wars that pushed the fundraising total to an unprecedented half-million dollars—the highest in the event’s fifteen-year history. The top foursomes were recognized for their standout performances, while every participant shared in the satisfaction of supporting Houston’s youth. Fifteen years in, the Frank Billingsley Golf Classic continues to embody the best of Houston’s community spirit—uniting generosity, goodwill, and fun for a cause that matters. Though the only celebrity on the greens was the ever-charming Billingsley himself, the true stars were the sponsors, volunteers, and golfers whose efforts will help expand Legacy’s reach across even more campuses next year. For more than four decades, Legacy Community Health has been a cornerstone of care in the Texas Gulf Coast region, operating 64 locations that provide comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral, and specialty services. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy continues to innovate and deliver compassionate, judgment-free care to all—regardless of ability to pay. Learn more or support Legacy’s mission at legacycommunityhealth.org
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.