Lexington Country Club members raised $53,000 at their seventh annual Italian Open golf tournament for Hope Hospice – and pushed the total donations over the history of the event past the $150,000 mark.

The event committee of Jerry Curcuru, Greg Salvia, Phil Bommarito and John Sackie coordinated the Oct. 11 event for nearly 300 club members who enjoyed golf foursomes in the morning and afternoon, followed by an Italian-themed dinner with a silent auction, prizes and golf awards.