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Mr. Herbert Dixon Celebrates a Joyful 105th Birthday at Bartow Golf Course

by AAGD Staff
Second place winners, “Chino Group” with Mr. Herbert Dixon

The 2025 Celebrity Golf Tournament in honor of four-time Hall of Famer Mr. Herbert Dixon took place on May 5, 2025, at the Bartow Golf Course, 90 Idlewood Ave S, Bartow, FL. The event celebrated Mr. Dixon’s 105th birthday and featured a 4-man scramble with check-in starting at 7:00 a.m. and tee-off at 8:30 a.m. Registration was $300 for four golfers and $75 for individual players, with lunch included at Carver Recreation Center located at 150 N. Herbert Dixon Blvd., Bartow, FL.

Mr. Dixon (center) with his family (l-r): Former sister-in-law, daughter Glenethel Collins, son Johnathan Dixon (black hat), son Sam Dixon (white shirt), daughter Dorothy Dixon

A large number of people attended the annual event, including many of Mr. Dixon’s family and friends. The centenarian was delighted to see everyone and smiled happily throughout the event while expressing his gratitude to all who came out to celebrate his big special birthday.

Mr. Herbert Dixon with his sister Glenethel Collins.

The tournament supported the Bartow Deacons & Stewards Alliance, Inc. Scholarship Fund. Sponsorships ranged from $100 to $2,500 and offered various promotional benefits. Sports celebrities, prizes, and mulligan packages added excitement to this impactful and memorable event.

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