- December 16, 2025
Jordan Lustik of Orange City gets into the swing of things as he works at the driving range prior to the tournament start. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Stacey Gill of Port Orange pulls the golf clubs out of his truck before the start of the 32nd Annual Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament at Cypress Head Golf Club. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Jim Giambra of Edgewater works on his putting skills at the practice green before the start of the tournament. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Brennan Taylor of Port Orange hangs out in his team's cart before the start of the tournament. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Mike Bussin of Port Orange working for Kempersports loads up a cart with golf clubs after greeting a tournament participant. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Chick Munhall of New Smyrna gets situated near the golf carts at Cypress Head Golf Club. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Cyrpress Head General Manager Bob Duquette, Sales Director Reggie Hunter and Mayor Donald Burnette pose for a photo before the start of the tournament. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Port Orange Mayor Donald Burnette greets the 144 teams before the start of the 32nd Annual Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Golf Carts reflect in a pond at the 10th hole at Cypress Head Golf Club. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Paul Merz of Ormond Beach chips up to the green on the 18th hole at Cypress Head. Photo by Anthony Boccio
More than 100 players set out to have fun while raising money at the Cypress Head Golf Club for the 32nd Annual Mayor's Invitational Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 16. This year, the funds raised will benefit the Port Orange Parks and Recreation Department's youth scholarship fund. Parks and Recreation's mission states, "we are committed to improving your quality of life by providing Parks and Recreation opportunities to meet the changing needs of the community."
"The best thing is that the proceeds from it go to benefit scholarships so we can get kids and the like participating in Port Orange Rec who otherwise wouldn't be able to do some of those activities," Mayor Don Burnette said. "So it's a great time, great event, a lot of fun every year but it goes to a terrific cause."
Recent rain made for a wet golf course and meant that carts were only allowed on the cart paths to avoid damage. The announcement didn't seem to surprise many, however, some commented that it could add to the amount of time it would take to finish.
The format for the tournament was a scramble, a fun and informal team format for more casual golfers playing on a team. Mayor Burnette explained that his favorite part of the day is "being out there with his team, soaking it in and enjoying the friendships and camaraderie, there's nothing like it."
