Erin, WI - Next 18, the organization whose mission is to use the sport of golf as a conduit to provide transformational mental health resources and holistic life resource training to veterans and first responders, is pleased to announce that they have commissioned golf artist and philanthropist Cassy Tully to create a 12 X 24” original work of art of Hole #18 at Erin Hills Golf Course to benefit a three-week online auction in May, 2024.View the auction catalog and place your bid here.

Anchoring Cassy’s painting is the expansive timber-and-stone clubhouse of Erin Hills, flanked by the Caddie Barn. Shrouded in mist, the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, at nearby Holy Hill is visible in the background, replicating the mystical feeling that the area is known for. This beautiful painting will include sand from the course, adding dimension and a textural feel.

“Cassy’s mission of giving back by using her artistic talents is an ideal alignment with our mission,” said Matt McDonell, executive director of Next 18. “Her love of golf, paired with her easily recognizable painting style, is sure to generate an exciting painting of this memorable course to benefit the veterans and first responders we are honored to serve.”

With its roots in the Kettle Moraine area, carved by glaciers and surrounded by wetlands and a river, Erin Hills Golf Course is a mix of traditional and modern elements, as well as a champion test that leaves many golfers feeling as though they’ve never played elsewhere. The windswept 18-hole links-style course hosted the 2017 U.S. Open; the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur, and will host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Championship.

“I am honored to partner with Next 18 to paint an original work of art to benefit the important mission of this inspiring organization,” Cassy said. “Showcasing legendary Erin Hills on canvas is an exciting blend of giving back and art, and the online auction will be beneficial for the veterans and families of Next 18.”

To learn more about Cassy Tully’s original commissioned paintings, prints and golf-inspired masterpieces, visit www.cassytully.com.

Springfield, NJ, August 2021

The 2021 Veteran Golfers Association Championship will take place at Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ., on September 12 - 15, 2021. Cassy Tully, whose sports and lifestyle paintings are collected internationally, created the championship painting.

The VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship of golf. This championship is deeply meaningful because it honors the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, when so many veterans responded to our nation’s call to service.

Cassy’s 22 X 28” painting features a dramatic nighttime view of the 9/11 Memorial, the twin beams of the Tribute in Light, and the New York City skyline, anchored by the iconic presence of the Statue of Liberty. She is flanked by the reflections of a firefighter and a kneeling soldier, a reminder of those who served during this critical time. An 18 X 24” poster of the painting is also available for purchase and personalization. A portion of the proceeds from 2021 VGA Championship posters and prints benefit the Veteran Golfers Association.

“I am deeply honored to create artwork for this championship,” Cassy said. “The VGA’s mission of honoring veterans by providing opportunities for meaningful connection through a sport I also love makes this painting memorable. Baltusrol Golf Club stands out as a signature welcoming experience for this event.”

The VGA hosts more than 450 tournaments across the country. Baltusrol Golf Club, founded in 1895, has a heritage as the leading 36-hole championship golf club in America. It is synonymous with championship golf since its inception, hosting 16 USGA Championships and two PGA Championships. Its iconic clubhouse, built in 1910, is a stunning facility acclaimed for its classic Tudor Revival architecture. In 2014, the club became one of only four golf course properties in the country to be named a National Historic Landmark.