Join us on Monday, October 26, 2026 for the 33rd Annual Friends of Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament Presented by Comcast. Established in 1993, the tournament has raised over $3.6 million, thanks to the generous support of our community. These funds have played a crucial role in supporting the Child Life Services program at Children’s of Mississippi, making a significant impact on the lives of countless children and their families.

SCHEDULE

10:00 AM – Registration begins
11:00 AM – Lunch served
11:30 AM – Shotgun start
4:30 PM – Cocktail hour & awards

LOCATIONS

Annandale Golf Club • Madison, MS
Canebrake Country Club • Hattiesburg, MS
Country Club of Jackson • Jackson, MS
Reunion Golf & Country Club • Madison, MS

FORMAT & DETAILS

• Simultaneous play will take place across four courses
• Five-person team shamble (limit one pro per team)
• Team information and course selection form will be sent to the contact person listed in sponsorship registration
• Team mulligans bundle available (five per team/one per player)
• Prizes will be awarded from competition on each course
• Players will be assigned to courses according to preference upon receipt of entry forms with payment. Please register as soon as possible as we expect the tournament to fill to capacity again this year.

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Sidney Allen, Jr. – Tournament Co-Chair | Butler Snow
William VanDevender, Jr. – Tournament Co-Chair | Claw Forestry
Dr. Bob Abney | Chairman Emeritus
John Blakeney | Jones Logistics
Michael Boerner | WBA Architecture
Byron Burkhalter | The Park Companies
Ben Edwards | Trustmark
Blair Gunter | Friends of Children’s Hospital
Chris Hester | Southern Bancorp
Mark Hosemann | Butler Snow
Sanford Moore | SHI International
Maggie West | Southern Tire Mart