Dave Starkey with Project Purple Memorial Golf Tournament

02/17/2026

Hello All! Some updates:

The tournament is in the works, looking towards late summer early fall. I hope to host the event at Clinton Country Club. So keep an eye out for announcements for that event.

In the meantime, I am doing some work for the spring. I will be raising some money early spring for Project Purple through an event I am calling Pars for Pancreatic Cancer. I will be playing all day on dad's birthday (April 17th), trying to make as many pars or better I can. What can you do?

Follow the attached link to a pledge page. You can pledge "per par" directly through the page! I will be posting more about this as we get closer and will have links to follow along throughout the day so you all can see the progress.

Please share the link to anyone and everyone you'd like! The more it is shared, the donations only climb!

Shortly after I lost my dad, Dave Starkey, to Pancreatic Cancer, I started raising funds for Project Purple. I wanted to not only help those who are still being affected by this terrible disease, but also help with funding research and treatments in his honor. The best way I found to do so, was thro...

12/27/2025

Merry Christmas and happy new year all!!
The tournament for 2026 is in the works. We maxed out the donation indoors(thank you everyone)and will be taking this to the next level. Keep an eye out for announcements come the turn of the new year!nw

03/25/2025

Thank you to all the participants in the tournament the is passed weekend. It is because of you we hit the $5k goal!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
The event was smooth and a lot of fun. I hope everyone enjoyed the time. I can’t wait to start planning next year’s event!
Please share any photos you may have. See you next year!

03/18/2025

Raffle is OPEN!!
Come on by Essex Indoor Golf Center to get your tickets!
$20 for 25 entries!!!!!

03/16/2025

Tournament is full!!!

Thank you so much to everyone for the support. It means a ton to host you all and help raise some money for a great cause. I’m looking forward to a great day.

Raffle will open at Essex Indoor Golf Center on Friday. Lots of great stuff to be had. $20 gets you 25 entries. Pick and choose what you’d like to be in on. I will close the raffle around 10pm on Saturday the 22nd. Stop on in and grab some tix!
Project Purple

03/12/2025

Quick update.
Only 1 spot left for the tournament!!!! Let’s get that last foursome filled and help raise some cash for a great cause!!
Keep in mind too, the raffle will open Friday the 21st. Stop on by Essex Indoor Golf Center to grab some tix. $20 for 25 entries. Raffle features all kind of stuff from a hydration kit, golf themed stained glass, organizational items, to gift cards from local establishments. All proceeds from the raffle go directly to Project Purple.

03/09/2025

Tournament is just around the corner and still a couple spots left. It will be a great day with some killer giveaways, closest to the pin prizes, and great raffle items!
If you would like to play, still a spot at noon and one at 8pm open, so get that form in.
Not playing? Stop by for the raffle. Opens Friday March 21 and will close sometime after 9pm on the 22nd. Tickets are $20 for 25 entries!!!
Hope to see you there!!!!!

02/19/2025

Hey all!!
Tournament is filling up fast!!!!!! Only 6 spots left with the 4pm tee time full.

Get those sign ups in and lock in the time with me ASAP. I have some great raffle prizes ready to go and working on more. Closest to the pin prizes for each tee time are on the way as well some of the giveaways.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 22nd of March!

PFA

02/08/2025

Hey all! The 4pm time slot is full!! Get your team signed up and locked in sooner than later. This will fill fast! Project Purple Essex Indoor Golf Center

02/04/2025

Sign ups are open!! Sponsorships are available!! Raffle items being accepted!!! Let’s go!!

10/30/2024

Hey everyone , after taking a year off(my fault for neglecting to plan), I am planning another event in 2025!! Stay tuned for dates and sign ups. Looking forward to another great day for a great cause in the memory of a great man!!