Join us as we honor local veterans and servicemembers and raise money to support young-adult leukemia patients on Friday, October 30th at Cove Cay Golf Club!

How to get involved:

Register a Team
Sponsor the Tournament
Participate in our Giving Green using the green button above.
Place a bid in our Silent Auction
Volunteer

Set against the waterfront backdrop of Old Tampa Bay at Cove Cay Golf Club, one of the area’s most breathtaking waterfront par-70 courses. This isn’t just a golf tournament—it’s a unified muster of the Tampa Bay community to support leukemia warriors and honor those who served!

Join us on the eve of Halloween as we bridge the gap between the spirits of the season and the unbreakable spirit of our military leading up to Veteran’s Day!

The Beginner-Friendly “Wait-Free” Scramble

We are limiting the field to 80 players (20 teams) to minimize the “bottlenecking” of traditional golf scrambles. No waiting on the tees. No eight-hour slogs. Just a premium, fast-paced afternoon of golf for a high-impact cause!

Sponsorship information

Sponsor & Team Registration

Worried that you’re not good enough to play in a “tournament”? Think again! This charity scramble is all about having FUN and supporting two incredible causes! >Learn more about our scramble format and on-course fun!

The 13:00 (1:00 PM) Launch Timeline

We’ve timed our maneuver to perfectly capture the “Golden Hour” on the bay.

12:00 PM | The Muster Hour: Arrive at the clubhouse for registration. This is your time to fuel up with a Gourmet Boxed Lunch, join the Marrow Registry Drive, and connect with representatives from all five branches of our military.
12:45 PM | Pre-Round Briefing: A unified moment of silence and a mission briefing.
1:00 PM | THE SHOTGUN: 20 teams. 18 holes. No waiting.
6:00 PM | Return to Port: Golf concludes. The Sunset Social begins immediately on the Bayview Patio.
6:30 PM | The Sunset Salute: As the sun dips over Old Tampa Bay (6:48 PM), we gather for a unified, high-impact toast to our veterans and those currently fighting the battle against leukemia.
7:00 PM | The After-Action Social: A casual catered buffet dinner and awards ceremony in the Garden View Room.

anchors & irons invitational presented by windmoor health

The Invitational Experience: Spirits of Service

We’ve integrated the energy of Halloween weekend with the camraderie (and friendly competition) of the five branches:

Uniform of the Day: In the spirit of the season, we encourage all participants to sport their most creative “Spirits of Service” ensemble. From vintage flight suits and dress whites to “spookified” military gear, prizes for the best individual and team outfits will be awarded during the After-Action Social.
Battle of the Branches: Six teams from the military will compete for inter-service bragging rights and our coveted Battle Flag!
On-Course Enhancements: We’re partnering with VETSports Florida to provide on-course games and contests honoring the Army, Navy, Air/Space Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, with cash and prizes, and to support their mission of providing opportunities for veterans to play in organized sports leagues!
Driver Demo & Raffle: Come see 2019 Military Long Drive Champion Jesse Ayres send it, and enter to win his custom Krank HERO Driver!
Tactical Trick or Treats: Forget standard mulligans. Purchase a “Sea Bag” at registration—some bags contain “Treats” (Mulligans), while others contain “Tricks”! You might want to buy two or three to be safe!
Spooky Spirits Putt for Booze Challenge: You hit the bottle, you keep it!
The Swab & Swing Drive to Survive: We aren’t just raising money; we are saving lives. A quick cheek swab enters you into the national blood stem cell donor registry—and enters you to win a custom Krank HERO driver!
The After-Action Social: After the action cools down on the course, it heats up again for our sunset celebration at the After-Action Social, with live music, food, cash bar, and even more opportunities to win cash and prizes!

beginner friendly golf after party

The Reason: Jackson R. Copeland, IS3, USNR (2001 – 2024)

jackso copeland and his father jeff in uniform.

Our namesake, Jackson, was an Intelligence Specialist in the Navy Reserve. He was serving at U.S. Central Command on MacDill AFB in Tampa, and attending classes at St Petersburg College, when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in March of 2022. He passed away in May of 2024 after a brutal and courageous two-year battle with this terrible disease at the age of only 22.

Jackson was always thinking of others, event in his darkest days. His indomitable spirit lives on through The Jackson Copeland Foundation!

The Mission: Stability & Research for Leukemia Patients, and Veterans Programs

Your presence on the green directly funds stability grants for leukemia patients and families. These funds go to families to keep the lights on, the rent paid, and the gas tank full while a loved one undergoes leukemia treatment.

Your participation in our HEROES Package directly supports veterans programs through VETSports.

We play for the warriors. We play for the cure. We play because #JacksonWouldGo!

Rally Your Troops and Secure Your Post Today!

Learn more at jacksoncopeland.org

The Anchors & Irons Invitational & After-Action Social

Friday, October 30th @ Cove Cay Golf Club