On Monday, August 10, 2026, GraceWorks Ministries, a leading nonprofit in Franklin, Tennessee, hosted its 18th Annual Golf Fore GraceWorks Tournament.

The event took place at Brentwood Country Club, where 144 golfers gathered to celebrate and raise funds for GraceWorks’ mission of providing food, shelter and support services to vulnerable residents in Williamson County and Middle Tennessee.

Dozens of local businesses sponsored the event, with Nelson Mazda taking the lead as Platinum Sponsor. “Nelson Mazda is honored to partner with GraceWorks Ministries and the difference they make for families throughout Middle Tennessee,” said Chad Custer of Nelson Mazda. “Golf Fore GraceWorks is a fun opportunity to come together as a community, support our neighbors, and help GraceWorks provide hope and assistance to families who need it most.”

Winners of the Best Dressed Award (from left to right): Luke Costello, Will Costello, Joel Dunham, Jason Clark

GraceWorks CEO Alicia Bell and Molly Croushore distribute frozen candy bars to golfers

Tim Costello, winner of the putting contest

Gil Costello, this year’s Top Fundraiser, after receiving his frozen candy bar from Alicia Bell

The team from Boyle Investment Company (left to right): Hannah Mather, Somer Clark, Ashley Fowler and Tayler McCloud

Mother-daughter volunteers from National Charity League

Nelson Mazda parked a prize near the entrance that caught everyone’s eye: a brand-new Mazda CX-5. They offered a free 36-month lease on this crossover SUV to any golfer who hit a hole-in-one. Unfortunately, no one from this year’s tournament drove home in the new vehicle, but there were plenty of opportunities to win other prizes.

The team from Church of the City won this year’s tournament. Robbie Roate, Peyton Henry, Josh Richter and Mason Tanner walked away with a free round of golf at a premier local golf club as well as first-place bragging rights.

The rest of the awards and prizes were dominated by the Costello family. Tim Costello took home the $1,000 putting contest award. Gil Costello (Tim’s son) was the top fundraiser, and Will Costello (also Tim’s son) and his team won the Best Dressed Award, arguably the most coveted prize at Golf Fore GraceWorks.

None of the golfers could escape the extreme heat and humidity, but GraceWorks did its best to keep them cool with ice cold towel stations, multiple beverage carts, and a Golf Fore tradition: GraceWorks CEO Alicia Bell distributed frozen candy bars to golfers throughout the tournament.

Golf Fore gives donors and sponsors the chance to connect and compete while making a real difference for people in their community. This year’s event was a fundraising success, and the team at GraceWorks is already looking forward to next year’s event.

For more information about GraceWorks Ministries, visit www.graceworkstn.org.

About GraceWorks Ministries

Founded in 1995, GraceWorks Ministries provides immediate and long-term support to neighbors in need throughout Williamson County and Middle Tennessee. Through programs addressing food insecurity, shelter assistance and financial stability, GraceWorks embodies its vision of neighbors serving neighbors by the power of God’s grace.

Last year alone, GraceWorks served 15,593 unique neighbors, with 11,131 receiving food support and 2,111 receiving housing or utility assistance. GraceWorks funds part of its operations through its Thrift Shop and Boutique, which won the 2026 Sizzle Awards Best Boutique and Best Merchant, and through events like the Turkey Trot, which won the 2025 Sizzle Award for Best Charity Event.