AFUWI brings Golf & Games Invitational back to Brooklyn on Sept. 25

The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies will host its 2026 Golf & Games Invitational in Brooklyn on Sept. 25 to raise scholarship support for Caribbean students at UWI. The event mixes golf, games and community fundraising to widen access to higher education for needy students.

Why it matters: - Funds from the event support AFUWI’s scholarship program for needy students at The University of the West Indies. - The fundraising helps widen access to higher education so financial circumstances do not determine a student’s future. - The event also reinforces ties between the Caribbean diaspora in the U.S. and the region.

What happened: - The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies will host its 2026 Golf & Games Invitational on Friday, Sept. 25, at Marine Park Golf Course in Brooklyn. - The event runs from noon to 8 p.m. and starts with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun tee-off. - Golfers can enter individually or in foursomes. - Non-golf participants can join board games, dominoes, mini-golf, food, entertainment, prizes and fellowship.

The details: - The Golf & Games format is designed to bring golfers, supporters and friends together in a relaxed setting. - The Games portion includes dominoes, chess, checkers, Ludo and other activities. - AFUWI says the event is intended as an inclusive gathering for longtime supporters and new friends. - Presenting sponsors include The Door Restaurant, Caribbean Food Delights and LTS Moving & Storage. - Major sponsors include Eastside Golf, VM Group, Elite Maintenance, Grace Foods USA and Integrity Resource. - Supporting sponsors include Jammins Events, Footprints Café Express, Springboard Incubators, RoadBlock Radio and Groovin’ Radio. - AFUWI also thanked additional supporters whose contributions help make the event possible. - Lyenda Delp, the newly appointed chair of AFUWI and a UWI alumna, thanked sponsors for backing both the event and student opportunity.

Between the lines: - The event blends fundraising with community-building, which can broaden participation beyond golfers alone. - The sponsor list shows support from restaurants, food brands, moving services, media and business groups, suggesting a broad base of Caribbean and community-aligned backing. - AFUWI is using a social, family-friendly format to keep scholarship fundraising accessible and visible.

What's next: - Individual golf registration is $225. - Foursomes cost $900. - Non-golf participation in the reception and Games program costs $50 per person. - Registration and additional information are available through the AFUWI Golf & Games website. - The event will take place at Marine Park Golf Course, 2880 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11234.

The bottom line: - AFUWI is turning a Brooklyn fundraiser into a scholarship drive for Caribbean students, with golf, games and community support all aimed at expanding access to UWI.