South Seas grows Tarpon Tournament into two-day Memorial weekend fundraiser

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. - EntSun -- South Seas Resort is bringing together fishing, golf and philanthropy over Memorial Day weekend as its Tarpon Tournament returns Friday, May 22 with a new Golf Scramble and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop, all designed to support scholarships for families of fallen and disabled service members.

The holiday weekend event honors the spirit of remembrance and service while raising funds for Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled military members and first responders.

The 2026 Tarpon Tournament title sponsor is Timbers Company, with supporting sponsorships from DeAngelis Diamond, Wheelock Street Capital, Curran Young, Pyramid Global Hospitality, The Ronto Group, MHK Architecture, Regions Energy, Brittania Electric, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Barraco & Associates, Lowndes Law and Haley Ward Surveying.

For the Golf Scramble event, Batia Construction Company will serve as the title sponsor, with additional support from Kazdan Family Medicine, AmeriGas, DeAngelis Diamond, Benchmark General Contractors, The Ronto Group, Pyramid Global Hospitality, Wheelock Street Capital, Timbers Company, Newkumet Companies and Priority Marketing.

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The enhanced, three-day schedule begins with a Captain's Meeting on Thursday, May 21, at the Tarpon Bar, followed by a full day of competitive fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22. The tournament day concludes with a waterfront reception featuring live music, drinks, a silent auction, raffles and light bites, followed by an awards ceremony that includes the national anthem, paratrooper presentation and tributes to fallen service members.

New this year, South Seas is adding the South Seas Golf Scramble at The Clutch, its Beau Welling-designed course, on Saturday, May 23. The scramble will begin with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start and concluding with lunch, awards and raffle prizes.

Adding to the excitement, South Seas will host a Helicopter Golf Ball Drop, sponsored by Lee County Sheriff's Office, immediately following the Golf Scramble on May 23. Hundreds of numbered golf balls will be dropped from a Lee County Sheriff's Office helicopter over The Clutch, with cash prizes awarded for a hole-in-one or the closest shot to the pin. Participants can purchase entries starting at $25 for one ball or $100 for five balls, with all proceeds supporting Folds of Honor.

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The expanded weekend builds on the success of last year's tournament, which drew more than 100 anglers and resulted in 49 tarpon catches while raising more than $200,000 to support scholarships for local families. Organizers aim to exceed $250,000 in 2026, with proceeds from tournament entries and sponsorships directly benefiting Folds of Honor recipients in Lee County.

For more information, to register for the events or to purchase a ball for the helicopter drop, visit SouthSeas.com/Tarpon-Tournament (https://www.southseas.com/tarpon-tournament/).