Friday, November 13, 2026
The Lynbrook Mayor's Golf Outing continued its tradition of giving back to the community, distributing $57,000 to local organizations and scholarship programs during the village board meeting on Oct. 19, following a record-breaking fundraiser in August.
Golf Committee Chairman Jeffrey Greenfield presented the donations alongside committee members, calling this year's outing the most successful in recent history.
The annual event, held Aug. 17, brought a record 334 golfers to Inwood Country Club and Seawane Club, nearly doubling last year's turnout of approximately 200 participants. Of those, 222 golfers played at Inwood and 112 at Seawane, while about 260 people registered for the dinner at Inwood.
The outing honored longtime Lynbrook businessman Bruce Levitt, construction executive Michael V. Paladino and Lynbrook High School teacher Dr. Ben Tieniber for their contributions to the community.
Golfers participated in several contests throughout the day, including the returning "Beat the Junior" competition, hole-in-one opportunities and a new air cannon challenge.
The Lynbrook Community Chest received the largest contribution, totaling $45,000. The organization assists local residents facing financial hardships, making it the primary beneficiary of the annual fundraiser.
Additional donations included $3,000 to the American Legion, $4,000 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and $3,000 toward six $500 scholarships for Lynbrook students. The scholarship contribution increased from the previous year's four awards.
The committee also allocated $1,000 for two $500 scholarships benefiting Malverne students and another $1,000 to the Lynbrook High School Key Club in recognition of its volunteers' contributions to the outing.
Greenfield praised the Key Club students, who assisted with registration and other responsibilities across both golf courses throughout the event.
"They were terrific," Greenfield said.
He also credited the committee, participating businesses, honorees and community supporters for the fundraiser's success.
"This year is a tribute to the outstanding honorees and the business community and residents' support," Greenfield said following the August outing.
During the October meeting, Greenfield emphasized that the committee was able to increase several donations because of the event's strong turnout and fundraising results.
"We have a lot of money to give out tonight," Greenfield said, thanking those who helped make the event possible.
The committee plans to begin preparations for next year's outing in January, continuing an annual tradition that brings together local businesses, residents and community organizations to support Lynbrook.
