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Patriot Sporting Challenge Later This Month Provides Something for Everyone, Including One Very Fortunate Veteran

05-28-2025 08:46 AM CET | Tourism, Cars, Traffic

Press release from: Wood County Economic Development Commission

/ PR Agency: Hackney Communications
Christine Thomas, Executive Director of the WCEDC

Christine Thomas, Executive Director of the WCEDC

As usual, the year's edition of the annual Patriot Sporting Challenge (PSC), which will be held May 31 at Lake Fork, will offer an amazing day of fun for the thousands of attendees from Wood County and neighboring counties.

First, there is the fabulous golf tournament at The Links at Land's End (The Links), which was recognized recently by Golf Pass as one of "Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the U.S." Then, there's the glamorous Las Vegas-themed night later that day at the hugely popular Neon Moon.

But arguably the most rewarding aspect of participating in the 2025 Patriot Sporting Challenge has nothing to do with the entertainment. Rather, it's the fact that much of the proceeds from the event will go toward helping a veteran and Purple Heart recipient in Quitman adapt his home, so that it accommodates his disabilities.

"This is something we are very excited about," said LTC Cody Roberson, US Army (RET), who is the Executive Director of the PSC (https://patriotsportingchallenge.org/). "To be able to give back to a veteran and then witness the transformation of his home will be nothing short of amazing.

"The giving back to the veteran community doesn't end there, either. We're also supporting Heroes Ranch, Camp Agape Texas, and a host of other Purple Heart & Folds of Honor Veterans."

The "giving back" will be supported by those in attendance, sponsors and an online auction, which begins May 26. To see the items and register, visit https://live.classy.org/register/patriot-sporting-challenge/571c108c-dad1-44ec-99b7-f0696421a63a .

As for sponsors, Skeeter Boats is returning as the primary sponsor, as well as a myriad of other sponsors supporting the event for another year.

"The fact that we have so many returning sponsors is a reflection of the secret sauce we have created around two great events - the golf tournament and Las Vegas-theme night at Neon Moon," said Roberson.

Meanwhile, the Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) and Wood County's residents are powerful winners, too, as a result of the Challenge.

"Besides having a tremendous impact on veterans and their families, the Challenge also brings in important dollars to our community from residents in surrounding counties," said Christine Thomas, Executive Director of the WCEDC.

For Thomas, the event is personal since she donates her time to various non-profits, such as PSC, that serve veterans.

"Our mission to honor and support those who have sacrificed so much for our country continues with this wonderful event. I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to serve these organizations."

For more information contact:
• Christine Thomas, Executive Director of the WCEDC
• cthomas@mywoodcounty.com
• 903-522-2212

WCEDC
Wood County Courthouse
100 S. Main Street
Quitman, Texas 75783

About Wood County

Nestled in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Wood County is all of the Texas you expect in a county you'll love: Active downtown districts, engaging outdoor activities, and friendly neighbors! Wood County is the ideal location for a weekend getaway or extended vacation, starting or expanding your small business, or becoming a permanent part of any of our welcoming communities. Home to Lake Fork-named the #1 bass fishing destination in the nation by Bassmaster Magazine-Wood County also has a variety of attractions to appeal to just about everyone, such as the Mineola Nature Preserve and the Links at Land's End golf course to name just two. Come to Wood County: "The Texas You Expect in a County You'll Love!" For more information, visit https://LoveWoodCounty.com.

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