The storms stopped and the sun finally came out at Treesdale Golf & Country Club for the 2015 Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitational on Monday!




Before heading out to the course…


Golfers stopped by the BRF Invitational Pro Shop filled with Oakley merchandise compliments of Apollo Jets.




“Boy!! Uncle Brett SURE has a lot of hair on his face! I can’t even find his chin in there!” — Baylee



The morning started with some pre-tournament games sponsored by Apollo Jets, Sprint, Kyocera Mobile, the King Street Grille and PNC Bank!


Rob Priebal looks hopeful that he can master the Kyocera Mobile “Hazard” pre-tournament game.




Andrew Allen DID master the Sprint “Cut your bill in half” pre-tournament game!




And our King Street Grille “Marksman” for the day was none other than Benjamin, Jr!! Check out that form!




First, you throw the football in an attempt to beat #7’s speed of 60 mph. Second, you go over and get a shoulder massage from Melinda Stevenson, courtesy of Sewickley Chiropractic Center.



The Shotgun Start was heard promptly at 1:00 PM…


Let the tournament begin! Gentlemen, start your engines!




“Look out everybody!! I’ve got the wheel and we’re headin’ for the course!! Dad and I are gonna win this thing!” — Benjamin, Jr.




Da Beard on Da Course with Da Iron!




Merril Hoge (red shirt) came out again this year to support Ben and his foundation!




And so did KDKA TV Sports Director Bob Pompeani, with a BIG high five for Big Ben!




Always a family affair! Ken Roethlisberger looking mighty spiffy in his neutral golfing togs!




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A few photos from Saturday’s Triple 7s event at Treesdale Golf & Country Club to support the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation:


Starting with Thursday’s contest winners!


Top left: Ben poses with Paul & Linda Gasparovic. Top middle: Lexi Fanty & her friend, Jennifer Barron. Top right: Kim Myers finds a favorite silent auction item.

Bottom left: Nicole Canciello & Ashley having fun posing for pictures. Bottom middle: Kim Malachowski and her favorite quarterback. Bottom right: Laura VanFossen has her hands FULL with silent auction items that have found a new home!




There was an intense pool duel going on between Ken Roethlisberger and Merril Hoge.




The Bealls, the Lanes and Mike Dowling, with his girlfriend, Jodi Ward, are always on hand to support Ben’s foundation!




There were some very serious players….and then there were some not so serious players.




Pro Golfer Brian Cooper was making the rounds last night, catching up with both Ben and Merril Hoge.




Top right: The biggest winner at Blackjack! Top left: Ben is rooting for his horse to come in first at the Sprint horse racing game. Bottom left: The Craps table was one of the busiest all night. Bottom right: Two high stakes Roulette players.



STOP BY Ben’s photo gallery to check out more photos!


Thank you so much to Jessica Duffaut and Dawn Takacs for sharing their photos, and to Justin Aquilante from ProServ Events for putting on a great event!

And another BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors: Sprint, Kyocera Mobile, Apollo Jets, PNC Bank & King Street Grille!

Now on to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Invitional!

From the Steelers’ tribute to dads this morning:


Ben Roethlisberger – Father of Benjamin and Baylee

“Every day is something new. A new and exciting adventure whether it’s words, or talking, running, summersaults, whatever it is. It’s an awesome blessing every day to be a father.”

Terry Hoeppner (August 19, 1947 – June 19, 2007)

8 years ago today we lost a great man, father and coach! We miss you Coach Hep, you are always in our thoughts. Gone but NEVER forgotten! — Ben

Benjamin Jr. wanted to share this video his dad made of him singing the months of the year:

It’s safe to say that his little sister Baylee is mighty impressed with both his singing skills and his memory skills!!

Contest Update: Congratulations to our 10 winners!!! Thank you to everyone who emailed in!


Ben bought 20 extra tickets to his own event and all you have to do is be one of the first 10 emailers (to bigben7website@gmail.com) and you and your guest can be BEN’S GUESTS this Saturday at his Triple 7’s party at the beautiful Treesdale Country Club in Gibsonia, PA.


On Saturday, June 20th:

The evening will feature billiards, black jack, horse racing and table games, as well as a silent auction, an open bar and lite fare.

7:00-10:30pm
Registration Opens

Table games, billiards, horse racing & a silent auction will begin, the bar will open & lite fare will be served.

9:00pm
VIP Texas Hold ‘em Tournament

10:30pm
Silent auction ends and prizes awarded


Winners: Your two tickets entitle you and your guest to attend Ben’s event, enjoy the food & drink, and play the games! Travel & hotel accomodations are NOT included, so make sure you are either close enough to attend, or can make arrangements to stay overnight on your own.

*Please note: Triple 7s is a 21 and over event so keep that in mind when selecting your guest. Also, Treesdale requests “dressy casual” – denim that is not denim blue, is allowed, but must be neat with a collared shirt, blouse, blazer or button down. No autographs or photos will be permitted!


What are you waiting for? Email us right now! We’ll notify the winners this afternoon! Make sure to give us your full name when you email!