Duty Free Americas has once again partnered with the Miami Dolphins football team to raise one million dollars for breast cancer research through its 11th annual Charity Golf Tournament taking place on February 5, 2026 at the Trump National Doral Country Club in Miami. The sold-out golf event – which has become a key event in the travel retail industry in the Americas and internationally — includes a tennis segment, followed by a cocktail party and awards dinner.
DFA is working closely with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC), the fundraising initiative of the Miami Dolphins Foundation, which will match the funds raised by DFA dollar for dollar. Each organization has committed $500,000 to Sylvester.
The funds generated from the golf day will contribute to cutting-edge research conducted by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. DFA and the Falic Family Foundation also partnered with the Dolphins in 2023 and 2024, reaching the one-million-dollar goal both years. Last year DFA raised US$500,000 in support of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH), which was also matched dollar for dollar from community foundations for a total of one million dollars.
Jonathan Bonchick, DFA’s Vice President of Spirits & Wine, who has overseen organizing the DFA Golf Tournament for its first 10 years, tells TMI that the 2026 edition will offer some surprises, including attendance by several key Dolphins players.
“This year we have a full group dedicated to organizing the event, with support from the buying teams and other departments within the company, who are taking a more active role in the fundraising and organization. So it is a more concerted effort. This new group will put a different spin on the event, the reception and the entertainment, with the goal of elevating everything,” says Bonchick.
But the core reason for the event remains the same, he stresses.
“Our core goal is intact—to raise money for people in need. Along with our partners the Miami Dolphins, our ongoing commitment is to give back to our community by funding initiatives such as those that seek to overcome devastating diseases like cancer.”
“We’re looking forward to sharing in our success with our industry colleagues, the Miami Dolphins organization, the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, and Sylvester at the reception, where all the parties will be participating in the awards ceremony,” he concludes.
Duty Free Americas extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and contributors for their generosity and unwavering support.
