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Dr. Hollingsworth and Ally Surface smiling and posing in front of an EMS ISD event backdrop.
Hitting the Greens to Support EMS ISD Students and Educators
Two men in a golf cart

The EMS Education Foundation’s annual Golf Tournament once again brought community members, business partners, and supporters together to raise funds that strengthen opportunities for students and staff across Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD.

Eighty-four golfers made up 25 teams at The Resort Golf Club in Fort Worth on Thursday, October 23, 2025, for a full day of friendly competition in support of public education. Twenty-seven sponsors and 15 volunteers also contributed to the tournament’s success.

This year’s event raised $54,038, surpassing last year’s total and continuing the tournament’s long-standing tradition of investing in EMS ISD schools.

“We are most proud of the connections made during the event,” said Ally Surface, executive director of the EMS Education Foundation. “An amazingly philanthropic family, The Autry Family, are our title sponsors and that says so much to us about how big the hearts of parents are in our district. It is our goal to create ways for businesses to meet other business leaders and education professionals in order to make EMS a stronger presence and community. We want to find a place for everyone to support their neighborhood campus.”

EMS Ed Foundation Golf Tournament Putting Contest Winners with the superintendent and school board president.

A highlight of this year’s tournament included a putting contest winner, a longtime local vendor who has generously supported the Foundation.

Proceeds from the tournament fund a variety of initiatives throughout the district, including student and educator scholarships, teacher certification support, and the Carry The Torch program, which helps students experiencing hardships afford Advanced Placement exam fees.

“The impact serves to touch so many lives and in various ways, not just scholarships,” Surface said. “One year I met an educator who learned her students couldn't be certified on a particular test unless their teacher was certified as well. She signed up to get certified quickly, and we were able to take care of her tuition. Those are the kinds of needs this event helps meet.”

Man in navy shirt and red hat on putting green.

Surface added that the tournament’s nearly four-decade history is a testament to the community’s commitment to public education.

“This has been a time-honored tournament in our community,” she said. “It began with The Elkins family leadership and I think that says a lot about how our citizens value public education and have for generations. We have something special, something different here at EMS, and people know it. These fun traditions are meaningful.”

Looking ahead, the Education Foundation will host its annual Women of Influence Luncheon on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Brunch begins at 11 am, followed by a live auction and honoree recognition at 12 pm. Tickets are available at www.emsisd.com/WomenOfInfluence25.