30th South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic

The 30th South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic will return October 22–24, 2026, for three days of golf, entertainment, and charitable giving at the Baytowne and Raven golf courses in Sandestin, Florida.
 

Building on the success of last year’s event, the 30th anniversary tournament promises an exciting weekend of competition and camaraderie — all FORE a great cause. Golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters from across the country are invited to participate, with proceeds benefiting Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. and Coastal Preparatory School.

 

Event Highlights

• Each four-player team will be paired with a sports or entertainment celebrity.

• Two-day golf tournament at the Baytowne and Raven golf courses

• Player gifts, raffle prizes and more

• Welcome reception

• Casino Night and Pairings Party at Hilton Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort

• Celebrity Gala & Auction at Hilton Sandestin

• Post party cookout and awards ceremony

“Some of our celebrities this year include Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears, Ed ‘Too Tall’ Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, actor Patrick Wharburton, with many more to come,” said Tournament Director Charlie Haje. “We will also feature an exciting selection of travel experiences and sports memorabilia during the Celebrity Gala auction. We’re looking forward to another successful tournament and, most importantly, raising funds for two organizations doing important work in our community.”

 

The festivities begin Thursday, October 22, with Casino Night at Hilton Sandestin. On Friday, October 23, golfers will take to the Raven and Baytowne courses alongside celebrity players, followed that evening by the Celebrity Gala & Auction.
 

The tournament concludes Saturday, October 24, with the final round of golf, followed by the post party cookout, raffle, and awards ceremony.
 

Registered golfers will receive two rounds of golf with cart, a player appreciation package, breakfast each morning before play, food and refreshments on the course, a souvenir photo with their celebrity partner, and admission to the tournament's concluding cookout and awards ceremony.
 

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting the event and its charitable beneficiaries.

 

Whether you are a golfer, sponsor or supporter, there are plenty of ways to be part of this milestone 30th anniversary event.
 

For tournament information, registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit birdease.com/swcgc.
 

For additional information, contact Tournament Director Charlie Haje at CharlieHaje@earthlink.net or 850-259-6334.