The 2023 Team Bernie McCreesh Golf Tournament, being held October 28, 2023 at Compass Pointe Golf Courses in Pasadena, MD, is held annually in Bernie McCreesh's memory. In 2015, Bernie was diagnosed with stage IV oral cancer, which had spread to his jawbone, two nerves, and his lymphatic system, meaning the tumor was the size of a fist. In June of 2015, he underwent an 11 ½-hour surgery at University of Maryland-Baltimore Hospital, where doctors are doing groundbreaking research and procedures in oral cancer. Throughout Bernie’s three-year battle, he underwent radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, which proved successful in treating metastatic tumors that would arise in his lungs. 

Bernie developed pneumonia in June 2018, which, coupled with the metastasized tumors, constricted his breathing and ultimately took his life on August 3, 2018. Bernie’s courageous three-year battle encourages us to work even harder to raise money to help fund continuing research. We do everything we can to raise funds and support in hopes that others will not go through the same experience. 

Team Bernie Golf Tournament proceeds go to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Dental Oncology Clinic, founded by Bernie's team of marvelous doctors and friends.