The second annual charity tournament at one of the most historic courses in Texas. Every dollar raised supports the Child Life Department — a specialized program that uses art, music, and play to brighten hospital stays for kids at Texas Children's Austin.
Lions Municipal Golf Course has been part of Austin since 1924. It's where Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite grew up, where the first course in the South desegregated, and where 70,000 rounds are still played every year. Hosting a charity classic here isn't just a fundraiser — it's a statement about what golf in Austin is for.
The inaugural event last May brought the Austin golf community together in a way that felt genuine. No corporate hospitality tents, no awkward silent auctions in a hotel ballroom. Just a day on the course at Lions, playing for something bigger than a scorecard. Nearly $200,000 was raised for the Child Life program, which helps kids navigate the scariest days of their lives through creative therapy.
The format is a scramble, which means you don't need a single-digit handicap to sign up. Foursomes, prizes, on-course contests, and lunch. Presented by McCarthy Building Companies, with sponsorship opportunities available for businesses that want to support both the hospital and the course.
If you've been looking for a reason to play Lions with friends and feel good about it after, this is it.