GREENVILLE, S.C. – Five local charities received checks totaling $70,000 from the proceeds of the 14th Annual Spinx Charity Classic Golf Tournament.

This year’s charity recipients are the American Red Cross-Greenville Chapter, Greenville Tech Foundation, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Junior Achievement of Upstate SC and Pendleton Place for Children and Families.

“We are proud to bring together players, sponsors and volunteers for such an enjoyable tournament that directly benefits our local community,” said Stewart Spinks, founder and chairman of The Spinx Company.

More than 200 golfers participated in the May 6 event, held at the Greenville Country Club's Chanticleer and Riverside greens.

Founded in 1972 by Stewart Spinks, The Spinx Co. operates 75 convenience stores in South Carolina and North Carolina.