The 2025 Daniel Summerlin Impact Invitational Golf Tournament, hosted by PIVOTPoint WNC, concluded with a resounding success on May 20, 2025selling out all registration tickets by 3:00 PM and raising a remarkable 75,102.00to support experiential after-school programming for at-risk youth.
Held in honor of the late Daniel Summerlin, whose passion for community-building continues to inspire, the event brought together local leaders, behavioral health advocates, families, and businesses to support PIVOTPoint WNC's mission:empowering youth through structured prevention programs grounded in social-emotional learning and adventure-based education.
"Your swing on the green is creating a ripple effect that lasts far beyond the fairway," said Matt Nannis, Founder of PIVOTPoint WNC. "This will directly subsidize half a year of programming at one 1 of the 5 local schools we serve ensuring students continue to benefit from safe, engaging spaces where they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally."
Gratitude for Our Sponsors
The success of the tournament would not have been possible without the unwavering generosity of our sponsors. PIVOTPoint WNC proudly thanks the following partners:
Hunter Subaru; ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters); Devils Foot Beverage Co.; Happy Belly Food Truck Co.; Sana House; Arch to Freedom Recovery Programs; Goosmann Rose Colvard Cramer, P.A.; Momentum Recovery; O'Hearn Consulting; LifeTutors; Wicked Weed Brewing; Sierra Nevada Brewing; Quam Huie Educational Consultants; The Orange Peel; Casablanca Cigar Bar; Recover Brands; and Pine Gate Renewables. Their commitment to youth development, recovery-informed care, and community investment exemplifies the heart of what this event is all about.
Impact in Action
Funds raised through the Invitational will directly support PIVOTPoint WNC's preventative leadership programs, designed to engage students in small group settings that leverage the natural world to build resilience, self-awareness, and pro-social behaviors. Testimonials from current participants highlight the transformative power of these experiences, made possible by the generosity of this year's donors and players.
Looking Ahead
Plans for the 2026 Impact Invitational are already underway. "We're incredibly grateful for the momentum this event has created," said Sean Haggerty, VP of Donor and Public Relations. "The community's enthusiasm and generosity prove that Daniel's legacy is alive and well and making an impact where it's needed most."
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About PIVOTPoint WNC:
PIVOTPoint WNC is a dedicated nonprofit organization based in Asheville, NC, with a strong commitment to amplifying access to community-integrated experiential mental and behavioral health services. PIVOTPoint empowers young people to build essential skills in resilience, self-awareness, and pro-social behavior through our accredited adventure-based programming, small-group facilitation, and restorative youth engagement initiatives. We proudly partner with local school systems and county agencies to deliver evidence-based care through accessible, community-rooted formats that effectively eliminate financial and logistical barriers for youth and families in need throughout Western North Carolina.
Contact:
Sean Haggerty, MSW
Vice President of Donor and Public Relations
seanpivotpointwnc.com
(m) 828-243-1427