Duffers for Darryl: Golf for MS

Duffer's for Darryl is an annual MS charity tournament hosted at Homestead Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado. Read more here...

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17 years ago, Suzanne Bowman and her husband Ronnie were trying to find a way to support Suzanne’s brother, Darryl, who had been living with Multiple Sclerosis since 1981. They knew Darryl was an avid golfer, so a charity golf event seemed perfect. Thus The Duffers for Darryl – Golf for MS Tournament was born!duffers for darryl wheels

This year will mark the 15th year of the Tournament at Homestead Golf Course. Suzanne, Darryl and their sister Vicki are all graduates of Alameda High School, so the tournament became a mini high school reunion, a much-anticipated event where friends and family gather in support of Darryl and play a game he truly loved. Over the years several organizations have benefited from Duffers for Darryl, including the MS Center in Denver, the Colorado Chapter of the MS Society and most recently, Darryl himself. ​Darryl and his family have used tournament proceeds to offset medical expenses that aren’t covered by his insurance, purchase new wheelchairs as needed and buy a van with a hydraulic lift, making outings with Darryl a much easier task. Suzanne says that Homestead Golf Course is a perfect fit for their event:


“It is always in great shape, the surroundings are beautiful, the size of the course is ideal and the staff is wonderful. I feel as though it is just a perfect mix of great people & a great venue. The short course is a perfect size for some of the ‘duffers’ who come out to play but yet there are many holes that are still challenging for the more experienced golfer.”

She has many memories from the past 15 years, but her favorite one was honoring Darryl’s best friend of almost 50 years, Brad Pankau, with a one of a kind “Golf for MS” wind shirt, as he was the only non-family member who had played in each of the first ten years of the tournament.


CLICK HERE to visit the tournament website and learn more about Darryl’s story.

Schedule your next tournament or fundraiser at Homestead Golf Course by contacting Golf Tournament Director and Head PGA Pro Craig Parzybok via email at [email protected] or call 303.963.5136.


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