This summer, we’re proudly celebrating a major milestone: the 25th annual Golf Fore Kids tournament! For a quarter of a century, this 18 hole, four person best shot event has brought together generous individuals, businesses, and community leaders to support local children and families. It’s more than just a golf tournament—it’s a tradition built on heart, generosity, and community spirit.
EVENT DETAILS
- Friday, August 8 at Ames Golf & Country Club
- 8:30am - Registration | 9:30am - Shotgun start
- $500/foursome or $125/individual* (registration includes green fee, cart, lunch, prizes)
- Silent Auction presented in-person and virtually by mobile phone
- Multiple hole contests and hole-in-one grand prizes
- NEW THIS YEAR: Dessert Auction!
Interested in getting your business involved?
Businesses have a unique opportunity to support the Golf for Kids event through sponsorship and donations. By participating as a sponsor or donor, businesses can play a crucial role in making the Golf for Kids event a success, all while promoting their brand and contributing to the community. In 2024 alone, nearly $20,000 was distributed to support impactful programs like meal assistance, summer camps, sensory and adaptive equipment, reading initiatives, and more. For more information on how to get involved, please contact us today!
Silent Auction In-Kind Donations
As part of the celebration, we’re hosting a silent auction to raise funds and are seeking donations from local businesses like yours. Whether it’s a gift card, experience, product, or service, your contribution will help us create lasting change in our community. Auction items in past years have included a variety of generous and creative donations, such as:
- Gift cards and/or one-of-a-kind items
- Event and/or experience tickets
- Professional services such as photography sessions, fitness classes, or salon services
- Weekend getaways or vacation home stays
Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, hundreds of kids and families benefit from Golf Fore Kids grants, which are awarded to local organizations across the county. Your sponsorship helps us continue this meaningful work and expand our reach even further in 2025.
As a sponsor, your business will be recognized in event materials, signage, and online promotions, connecting you with a broad and engaged local audience. More importantly, your support helps us continue making a real difference for kids who need it most.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $3,500 (1 available)
- Prominent logo signage at clubhouse and on course maps
- Logo featured on website and social media
- On-site promotions, including table display/staff at the registration table, signage, and any other promotions mutually agreed upon
- Entry for one foursome ($500 value)
EAGLE SPONSOR: $2,000 (2 available)
- Logo signage at nine holes
- Logo featured on website and social media
- Entry for one foursome ($500 value)
BIRDIE SPONSOR: $1,000
- Business name listed at nine holes
- Business name featured on UWSC website and social media
- 50% discount on one foursome ($250 value)
PAR SPONSOR: $500
- Business name listed at one hole and on UWSC website
FLAG PINS: $2,500 (1 available)
- Logo on all 18 pin flags
- Logo featured on website and social media
- Entry for one foursome ($500 value)
AUCTION: $1,000 (1 available)
- Logo shown on silent auction mobile bidding site
- Logo featured on website and social media
- Early Bird access to silent auction (24 hours before open to public)
LUNCH: $1,500 (1 available)
- Logo signage on lunch table
- Business name featured on UWSC website
HOLE-IN-ONE GRAND PRIZE: $1,000 (1 available)
- Logo signage hole
- Business name included on UWSC website
AWARD: $500 (1 available)
- Logo signage on awards table
- Business name included on UWSC website
RECEPTION $750 (1 available)
- Sign with business logo on hors d’oeuvres table during post-event reception
- Business name included on UWSC website
BEVERAGE CART: $750 (2 available)
- Sign with business logo attached to one cart
- Business name included on UWSC website
Didn't find a sponsor level that fits your needs? We would welcome any level of contribution to this event! Contact Allee Wengert at (515) 268-5142 or awengert@uwstory.org with questions. Thank you for your consideration!
Agency Participation
Partner Agencies interested in hosting a hole during Golf Fore Kids should fill out this form by July 15.
2024 Grant Recipients
Team Neutrino (4-H) FLL Blastoff! Summer Camp - $650
Support to provide scholarships for underserved students in grades 4-8 to attend their summer STEM camp, which offers hands-on experiences in programming, robot design, and teamwork through FIRST LEGO League challenges.
Ames Public Library Friends Foundation - $1,000
After-School Deposit Collection serving about 140 after school program participants.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree - $3,000
The Angel Tree Program, run by The Salvation Army in Story County, Iowa, provides holiday gifts, clothing, books, and food gift cards to low-income families with children aged 12 and under, aiming to serve approximately 275 families (500 children and 400 adults) during the 2024 holiday season.
Nevada Community Cupboard - $3,000
The Nevada Community Cupboard's Holiday Food Distribution program provides additional food resources, including gift cards and holiday meal ingredients, to food-insecure families in Eastern Story County during November and December. 656 sacks of food were distributed.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County - $3,000
Support to cover cost of meals and snacks for the after-school, summer, and school break programs to vulnerable Story County youth ages 6-18. Over 2,300 meals were served for 185 youth in Ames and Nevada.
ChildServe - $3,000
Support to purchase toys and equipment for use in the autism and medical childcare classrooms for children with medical needs and developmental delays. 50 children are served in programs using these toys.
Raising Readers in Story County - $3,000
Support for the parent education program that enhances caregiver-child interactions for families with children aged 2-30 months in Story County, using interactive, play-based sessions to promote early language and literacy development, with the goal of improving kindergarten readiness and long-term academic success.