Brad Faxon, Billy Andrade mark 25 years of Button Hole Golf Course
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade participated in a celebration for Button Hole Golf Course's 25th anniversary on August 4. The course, aimed at providing urban children access to golf, has served over 25,000 participants since its opening in 2001. Ed Mauro, the founder, emphasized the impact on local youth during the event, which included the dedication of a learning center in his name. Megan Khang, an LPGA Tour winner and former top-15 player, was among those inspired by Button Hole's programs. Recent successes, including local junior golfers, highlight the course's ongoing contribution to the sport.
- •Celebration held on August 4 for Button Hole's 25th anniversary
- •Course has introduced 25,000 kids to golf since 2001
- •Ed Mauro dedicated a learning center during the event
- •Megan Khang, an LPGA winner, grew up playing at Button Hole
- •Local junior golfers achieved notable success recently
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Faxon, Billy Andrade helped this Rhode Island golf course celebrate 25 years
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Faxon, Billy Andrade help Button Hole celebrate 25 years of golf
"With a mission to help kids from urban areas gain easier access to golf, Button Hole has welcomed some 25,000 participants since 2001.
"With a mission to help kids from urban areas gain easier access to golf, Button Hole has welcomed some 25,000 participants since 2001.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:00 PMBrad Faxon, Billy Andrade helped this Rhode Island golf course celebrate 25 years
With a mission to help kids from urban areas gain easier access to golf, Button Hole has welcomed some 25,000 participants since 2001.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:17 PMBrad Faxon, Billy Andrade help Button Hole celebrate 25 years of golf
With a mission to help kids from urban areas gain easier access to golf, Button Hole has welcomed some 25,000 participants since 2001.
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