The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. It is presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was created to perpetuate the Medal of Honor's legacy through outreach and collaborative efforts. It helps raise funds for initiatives that promote what the Medal of Honor represents, operation of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society headquarters and the public service activities of the Society's exclusive membership.

This Rival Golf Classic will help raise the funds for the Congressional Medal of Honor Scholarship Fund that will be awarded to children of men and women in the armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. Being able to provide the gift of higher education to their children is what the Medal of Honor signifies:

• Courage. We embrace the indomitable courage demonstrated by the recipients of America's highest military honor for valor as an ideal that should endure in all ways of life.
• Sacrifice. We support sacrifice and service above self as principles that all Americans should strive for as citizens of a free and prosperous nation.
• Integrity. We believe that the mark of a true hero is to have the moral courage to do what needs to be done because it is the right thing to do.

We believe that America's destiny lies in its youth and are committed to helping them become worthy citizens of our country in the belief that ordinary Americans have the potential to challenge fate and change the course of history.

We steadfastly support the valiant men and women who serve their country in the same spirit of commitment and sacrifice as those who preceded them.