2024 United Way Classic
May 6th – 11th – Hardscrabble Country Club
Thank you so much to all who participated in our 5th annual United Way Classic. In the first five years of the tournament, we have raised $418,000! This year’s event raised $85,000 for our participating United Way agencies. We will see you in 2025!
The 2024 champion is Wade Binfield from Overland Park, Kansas. Wade took home the trophy and a check for $20,000!
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About
5th Annual United Way Classic
The 5th annual United Way Classic, presented by Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland, will be held May 6 – 11, 2024, at Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith. The tournament will feature over 140 PGA hopefuls as they compete for the grand prize of $25,000. United Way was selected and given an opportunity to host the All Pro Tour (APT) beginning in 2020. Since then, the United Way Classic has raised over $333,000 for local non-profit partner agencies of United Way!
In addition to the money raised for United Way partner agencies, the estimated economic impact for the Fort Smith area since 2020 is $2 million dollars when family members, caddies, and friends are added to the mix during the 6-day event (APT uses a 4x conversion rate when figuring the economic impact).
Timeline
Monday, May 6th – Youth Clinic at Ben Geren Youth Golf Academy
Tuesday, May 7th – Pro-Am Tournament
Wednesday, May 8th – First Round of APT Play
Thursday, May 9th – Second Round of APT Play- Corn Hole at Hardscrabble
Friday, May 10th – Third Round of APT Play and Party on The Patio at Hardscrabble
Saturday, May 11th – Final Round of APT Play
United Way of Fort Smith Area
United Way of Fort Smith Area has been serving Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma since 1928. We partner with 31 local non-profit agencies, ranging from youth services to programs for seniors, while working in the areas of Health, Education, Financial Stability and Crisis. For 95 years, United Way has led the community in identifying and implementing funding programs that are both preventative and reactive in the areas of health and human services across our six-county area. We work to bridge the gap between the needs of our community and the hundreds of local support services throughout our area.
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About APT
In operation since 1994, the APT, a subsidiary of K&G Sports LLC., partners with local non-profits to conduct professional golf tournaments in the mid-south region of the U.S. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year for charity, these events provide an avenue for professional golfers to hone their skills while preparing for a life on the PGA Tour.
APT has successfully graduated players to the PGA Tour. They include PGA Tour winners Mark Hensby, J.L. Lewis, Tim Herron, Cameron Beckman, Bubba Watson, and Ryan Palmer. Several former members have also earned their privileges to the PGA’s Web.com Tour; including Web.com Tour winners Scott Sterling, Ron Whittaker, Shawn Stefani, Edward Loar, and J.J. Killeen (2011 POY on the Web.com Tour).
APT currently conducts professional golf tournaments in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.
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Resources for Golfers
Sponsorship Opportunities
This week-long event offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to display and promote your company logo to over 300+ spectators in attendance. Many sponsorships include a team(s) in the Pro-Am tournament, the ability to provide company branded merchandise to both Pro-Am and APT players, and an ad in the digital tournament brochure. Furthermore, many sponsorship levels allow access into the VIP tent where there is a unique and exclusive opportunity to network with local organizations and leaders throughout the week of play.
If your organization is interested in a sponsorship, please contact the United Way office at (479)-782-1311.
Event Brochure with Sponsor Info
Hardscrabble Country Club
World-class golf at Hardscrabble CC
Designed by renowned golf course architect Perry Maxwell, our course was built in 1926 on the former site of Hardscrabble Farm, a fruit orchard. The course was renovated in 1998 by Jay and Carter Morrish, updating the bunkers and greens to the modern game while preserving the layout.
Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland
At Cherokee Casino Roland, not only have the surroundings been created with your comfort and enjoyment in mind, but the experienced dealers and staff that you’ll meet on the casino floor are the reason our casino is a favorite among locals.
When you need to pause, our rooms are a destination all in themselves. The 120-room hotel tower has every amenity you’re looking for!
Thank You To Our Partners
Since 1928, United Way of Fort Smith Area has provided change in our area. We mobilize our community in ways that no single agency, individual, or government can to enhance the ability of people to care for one another.
United Way addresses the needs important to people who live and work in Crawford, Franklin, LeFlore, Logan, Sebastian and Sequoyah counties.
