Maritime Aquarium's 2022 Golf Classic Raises Record Amount

NORWALK, CT — Nearly $200,000 was raised to support the Maritime Aquarium during the facility's 11th annual Golf Classic event in the spring.

The event was held May 23 at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien.

According to a news release, the funds will be used to support the aquarium's exhibits, conservation initiatives and environmental education efforts.

"The 84 golfers who teed up with us made this year’s Golf Classic the most successful outing yet, and we are so grateful to them for their generosity and spirited involvement," Danielle Tranzillo, the aquarium's vice president of philanthropy and engagement, said in a news release. "And we also thank the Wee Burn Country Club for again hosting us on their beautiful course and in their fabulous facilities."

The event included a barbecue lunch to start the day, followed by 18 holes of golf, live music by members of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, visits by animal husbandry staff with live aquarium ambassador animals, and a relaxed sunset dinner.

Funds from the event, in-hand and pledged, will help support the Maritime Aquarium's animal care, educational programming and conservation work on behalf of Long Island Sound and the ocean beyond.

Fairfield County Bank was the presenting sponsor, with co-presenting sponsors New Canaan Funding and Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC. The champion sponsor was M&T Bank.

More information about the aquarium's events, exhibits and programs this summer can be found at www.maritimeaquarium.org.