Date
Monday
Sept. 21, 2026
Sept. 21, 2026
The
Everlast
Open
What a day. Thank you. ⛳
The 2026 Everlast Open is in the books — see you next year
Go Further, Together
Operation Built to Last
See where your donations went.
The full story — the tailgate, the on-field recognition at the UConn home opener, and Jason DeAngelis's brand-new roof coming to life. This is what your support built. Thank you.
More Than Golf.
A premier golf event. A powerful purpose.
The Everlast Open brought together Connecticut's business owners, leaders, and growth-minded professionals for a day of golf, connection, and community impact.
Whether they were building a company, leading a team, or supporting local business — this was a day to go further, together.
Why It's Different
Built for growth, connection, and giving back.
01
Business Development
Every hole was a curated experience connecting players with trusted partners, vendors, and fellow professionals.
02
Tailgate. Meet. Connect.
We kicked things off at the Sept. 5 UConn tailgate and game — so by tournament day, many of these faces are already familiar. That head start turns first introductions into real, lasting connections.
03
Built for Growth
A day to swap ideas and build real relationships with people who want to grow the right way — together.
04
All Sizes & Industries
Entrepreneurs, established businesses, family-owned companies, corporate leaders — everyone had a seat.
Proudly Supported By
Our Partners
The Experience
A day worth showing up for.
This wasn't a scramble and a boxed lunch. Every hole was an activation, every moment built to be remembered — and shared.
Exclusive Merch
Hole-in-One Car Giveaway
The Reception
Beat the UConn Pro
UConn Trophy Hole
Kickoff Putting Contest
Drone Follow-Shot
Buy a Drive
Dunk Tank
Special Guest Speakers
Every one of these came to life on tournament day.
The Journey
Two events. One mission.
It lived beyond one day — from the first nomination to the final putt.
Complete
Veteran Family Selected
Over 50 families were nominated by the community. Jason DeAngelis and his family were chosen for Operation Built to Last.
Saturday, September 5
UConn Tailgate & On-Field Announcement
We tailgated at Rentschler Field and announced Jason & his family on-field at the game. An unforgettable day.
September 6 — 20
Operation Built to Last
Everlast completed the DeAngelis family’s new roof — filmed for the reveal at the reception.
Complete
Golfers & Sponsors Locked In
Registration and sponsorships filled up and the field was set. The Buy a Shingle campaign rallied the community to help cover the completed roof.
Monday, September 21 — Complete
The Everlast Open
A day to remember at Tunxis Country Club. The roof-reveal video premiered at the reception, Jason and his family were celebrated, and the mission came full circle.
Operation Built to Last — Complete
The mission, delivered.
We're proud to have selected Jason DeAngelis and his family for Operation Built to Last. We announced them on-field at the UConn home opener, celebrated at the tailgate, and completed their new roof — then shared the full story at the Everlast Open reception. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.
The on-field announcement video — played live at the UConn home opener
Announcing Jason & his family on-field — with Jonathan the Husky, the Everlast team & fellow veterans
Post-game on the field with the family & the Built to Last banner
The tailgate — our whole crew before kickoff
Meet the Family
Jason DeAngelis.
Soldier · EMT · UConn Husky · Father
Jason, in front of his family's brand-new roof
2003Enlisted, U.S. Army
~20 YearsOf military service
Iraq & AfghanistanMultiple deployments
UConnGraduate · Employee · Student
Jason joined the Army straight out of high school in 2003. He served as an infantryman through multiple deployments, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Between tours and after, he worked wherever he was needed — landscaping, a textile factory, and more than seven years as an EMT.
He later used the GI Bill to return to school, earning his degree from UConn and eventually going to work there while continuing his education. He and his wife Kristina married, their family grew, and they built a life in the home Jason has lived in for nearly twenty years.
By then, the roof over that home was already decades old. Jason patched what he could, but like so many families, other essential needs kept pushing the roof further down the list. At roughly 35–40 years old, it was running on borrowed time.
When more than 60 veteran families were nominated for Operation Built to Last, Jason's name came up again and again — submitted by the people who knew him best. His story kept coming back to us.
“There are people we've never even met who helped give our family something we'll benefit from for decades. This is something our family will never forget.”
To every sponsor, golfer, and donor who made this possible — thank you. Jason's roof is built because our community showed up.
Buy a Shingle — Campaign Complete
Together, we covered the roof.
Every $5 bought a shingle toward Jason DeAngelis's new roof — and our community showed up in a big way. The Buy a Shingle campaign is now closed. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who gave.
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Shingles Bought · Final Total
✓ Thank You
Goal: $10,000
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100% went to the veteran roof project. Watch the recap video to see exactly what your support made possible.
Partnership Opportunities
Put your brand at the center of something bigger.
Not a logo on a sign — your brand inside a premium Connecticut business experience with built-in visibility, content, networking, and community impact.
Built to Last — Presenting
Top billing on all event branding & apparel, speaking opportunity, VIP tailgate access, legacy storytelling.
CLAIMED
Legacy Partner
Sponsor a marquee moment — the Merch Giveaway or the Putting Contests (Kickoff Putting + Leaderboard Putt for Dough). Elevated visibility and premium hospitality recognition.
CLAIMED
Community Impact
Sponsor one signature activation — the Reception, Hole-in-One Car Giveaway, UConn Photo Op Hole, or the Beverage Cart. Mission-driven visibility across the event.
CLAIMED
Experience Partner
Own a feature hole or activation: UConn NIL Beat the Pro, UConn NIL Buy a Drive, an Alcohol or Food/Beverage Tasting Hole (partner provides the tasting), Leaderboard Casino Game, Drone Follow-Shot, Closest to the Pin, Dunk Tank, Breakfast, or Lunch at the Turn.
$1,5001 foursome + tailgate tickets
Gold Partner
Event signage, brand visibility, and an easy entry point to support the mission. Tailgate tickets included.
$500Tailgate tickets included
Sponsorships for this year's Everlast Open are now closed. Thank you to all our partners — interested in next year? Reach out any time at zach@everlastenergyct.com.
Until Next Year
Thank you, everyone.
The 2026 Everlast Open is one for the books. Thank you to every golfer, sponsor, partner, and donor who made it a day — and a mission — we'll never forget. We can't wait to do it again next year.
Monday, September 21, 2026 — Tunxis Country Club
One day of golf. A whole lot of purpose.
Go Further, Together.
Missed it, or want to relive it? Watch the recap and see what your support built for Jason and his family.
Watch the Recap