FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Ahead of the 32nd annual Conine All-Star Golf Classic on Monday, former Major League Baseball player Jeff Conine and his son, current Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine, stopped by the Local 10 Studios in Pembroke Park on Thursday.

The duo sat with morning anchor Eric Yutzy.

The Conine All-Star Golf Classic was started back in 1995 with proceeds benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

After three years of great success, the decision was made to direct funds specifically to the then-named Visitor’s Clubhouse, a place where families can stay free of charge while their child receives long-term treatment in the hospital.

In 2000, the Conines’ youngest son was born two months premature, and after an extended stay at a local hospital, he was taken home, only to develop a virus.

The Conine’s took their son to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and Cindy Conine, Jeff’s wife, stayed at Visitor’s Clubhouse for nine days.

“Cindy and I know firsthand the importance of being close to the hospital and to your child,” said Jeff.

“The Clubhouse provides all the amenities of a three-star hotel but, more importantly, gives families a temporary place to call home when they need it most,” added Jeff.

In 2003, following the Marlins’ second World Series championship, the Visitor’s Clubhouse was renamed the Conine Clubhouse.

To date, the Conine All-Star Golf Classic has raised more than $8.5 million to completely fund the operating expenses of the Conine Clubhouse each year.

Over 25,000 families have resided at the Conine Clubhouse since its inception in 1997.

You can visit conineallstargolfclassic.com to learn more about the Conine Clubhouse and get additional information.

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