HISTORY
The Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation, founded in 2002, is a group of Fiddlesticks members, known as Pipers, who volunteer to organize and run an annual celebrity pro-am invitational golf tournament, charity tennis tournament, and children's walkathon. Nine tournaments have raised $3,934,695 for local children’s charities. Funds are raised through golf, tennis and walkathon events with tournament sponsorships, raffles, live and silent auctions.

MISSION STATEMENT
Generate funds to return to the community via charitable contributions. These contributions have been earmarked for abused and underprivileged children. Recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Bobby Nichols, winner of 14 PGA Tour tournaments including the 1964 PGA Championship and 1974 Canadian Open. (Bobby has been a resident of Fiddlesticks since its inception.)

NON-PROFIT STATUS
A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. 

GOVERNANCE
Board consists of 14 Fiddlesticks members. Board members serve without pay and each pays his/her own Piper dues and tournament fees. One Fiddlesticks staff member acts as tournament coordinator and an outside bookkeeper is employed.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundatioon
c/o Fiddlesticks Country Club
15391 Canongate Drive
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
239-768-1111

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Earl Holland, President
Jack Rogers, Exec. VP
John Burns, Treasurer
Nancy Clair, Secretary
Mike Lancellot
Marc Lobdell
Bob Martin
Suzanne Moss
Tuck Nason
Robb Smith
Katherine Van der Mey
Harry Wilkinson
Gerry Wolken
Bobby Nichols-Chairman Emeritus