First Tee-Augusta charity golf tournament
Core Values Cup
Nine holes. Nine core values. Experience The Loop designed by Tiger Woods, all to benefit First Tee-Augusta and the 1,000+ kids they impact across the Augusta community.
Monday, December 7, 2026
Event Information
- Registration
- Foursomes are $200 ($50 per player) and include nine holes of scramble golf for four players, player gift, putting contest, closest to the pin contests, and awards reception. Register your foursome →
- Tee times
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You pick. Tee times run throughout the day on Monday, December 7; choose your foursome’s tee time when you register.
- Check-in & warm-up
- Check in at least 30 minutes before your tee time for player gift pickup and the putting contest. Park at First Tee-Augusta, 3165 Damascus Road, Augusta, GA 30909, then walk up to The Loop.
- The golf
- 9 holes. 9 core values. All par 3s. Four-person scramble on The Loop, Tiger Woods’ 9-hole par-3 design at The Patch, with each hole playing for one of First Tee’s Nine Core Values. Your round takes less than an hour, so it is easy to fit into your day. When you finish, turn in your scorecard and you are free to depart, but remember to return later for the awards reception. See the format →
- Awards reception
- 5:30 PM: food, contest winners, the auction and raffle close, and the fundraising total. All golfers return for the reception. Everyone is welcome, players and guests alike. Additional reception guests are $20 each, payable on arrival.
Monday, December 7, 2026
Schedule
Tee times run all day on The Loop. Pick your own time, play in under an hour, then come back for the awards reception.
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Tee times all day. You pick your own tee time when you register; foursomes go off every 10 minutes. No shotgun start.
- Before your round
- Check in at First Tee-Augusta, 3165 Damascus Road, Augusta, GA 30909, at least 30 minutes before your tee time. Pick up your player gift, enter the putting contest, then walk up to The Loop.
- Your round
- Nine holes of four-person scramble in under one hour, with closest to the pin on every hole. The hole-in-one contest is on the 1st hole: make an ace and win $100. Entry is $10 per player, payable by cash or check on the 1st hole before your first shot.
- After your round
- Turn in your scorecard and head out. Enjoy the rest of your day.
- 5:30 PM
- Awards reception at First Tee-Augusta. All golfers return for awards, the auction and raffle winners, and the fundraising total. Open to everyone; additional guests are $20 each, payable on arrival.
Our impact
Golf is the beginning.
First Tee-Augusta builds character and life skills through golf, helping young people carry confidence, judgment, and respect into their homes, schools, and community.
Every lesson reaches beyond the course. Young people practice skills they can use to understand themselves, work with others, meet challenges, and make thoughtful choices.
Programming in our community
More ways to meet young people where they are.
First Tee-Augusta brings golf and life skills to schools, camps, neighborhood community centers, and focused experiences for young people, including youth from economically distressed communities.
School Golf Program
Golf programming reaches students through the school setting, expanding access to the game and its character-building lessons.
Summer Camps
Full-day summer programming runs Monday through Friday on First Tee-Augusta's shared campus with The Patch.
Daily Programming
Participants attend Golf & Life Skills classes in the evenings at First Tee-Augusta, once a week for 1.5 hours, across four eight-week sessions each year, for ages 7 to 18.
Belonging on the Fairway
In this two-week golf and life skills experience, middle schoolers from an economically distressed Augusta community move from learning fundamentals to playing on the course.
Across Richmond County
Summer outreach in neighborhood community centers
All summer long, First Tee-Augusta takes its programming into Richmond County neighborhoods. Through Richmond County Parks & Recreation, coaches lead free weekly one-hour golf and life skills clinics at nine community centers: Sandhills, Henry Brigham, Carrie Mays, Bernie Ward, Blythe Park, Robert Howard, Warren Road, May Park, and McBean.
Each clinic introduces young people to golf fundamentals and life skills built on First Tee's Nine Core Values and Five Key Commitments, taught through fun, engaging games and activities. The clinics give kids in economically distressed communities a first experience of the game right in their own neighborhood, at no cost, and a pathway into First Tee-Augusta's full programming.
Together, these programs extend First Tee-Augusta's reach beyond a single course or season and create meaningful points of access for young people throughout the community.
The foundation
First Tee's Nine Core Values
- 01Honesty
- 02Integrity
- 03Sportsmanship
- 04Respect
- 05Confidence
- 06Responsibility
- 07Perseverance
- 08Courtesy
- 09Judgment
How young people grow
Five Key Commitments
These commitments turn character into action, helping young people pursue goals, grow through challenges, collaborate, build positive self-identity, and use good judgment.
- 01Pursuing Goals
- 02Growing through Challenge
- 03Collaborating with Others
- 04Building Positive Self-Identity
- 05Using Good Judgment
Skills for life
What young people learn
- Managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
Help make the difference
Put your support behind their next step.
Register a foursome or choose a sponsorship opportunity to support First Tee-Augusta's work with young people in the community.
A par-3 day with purpose
Nine holes. Nine values.
Every hole on The Loop carries one of First Tee's Nine Core Values. Play the course, live the values, and support the young people learning them every day.
The theme
Each hole teaches a value
Hole 1 plays for Honesty, hole 2 for Integrity, all the way through hole 9 and Judgment. Nine holes, nine core values, one great cause, made possible by our nine Core Value hole sponsors.
Hole 1 Honesty · Hole 2 Integrity · Hole 3 Sportsmanship · Hole 4 Respect · Hole 5 Confidence · Hole 6 Responsibility · Hole 7 Perseverance · Hole 8 Courtesy · Hole 9 Judgment
Respect Every shot, every playing partner, every volunteer.
Closest to the pin, every hole
It's a par-3 course, so every hole is a contest hole. Closest to the pin on each of the nine holes takes home a prize. Plus the hole-in-one contest on the 1st hole: make an ace and win $100, presented by our Hole-In-One Sponsor. Entry is $10 per player, payable by cash or check on the 1st hole before your first shot.
Putting contest
Roll it before your tee time. Prizes for the top finishers, provided by our putting contest sponsor.
A gift for every golfer
Every player receives a Core Values Cup player gift at check-in. Details to come.
Awards reception
Food, contest winners, the auction and raffle close, and the fundraising total, all at 5:30 PM back at First Tee-Augusta.
Partnerships with purpose
Own a part of the day.
Each opportunity connects a business to a real player touchpoint: the course, the contests, the hospitality, or the tournament itself. Only the Presenting Partner includes golf (one foursome). Other tiers do not include golf. Add a $200 foursome when you register if your team wants to play.
Signature opportunity · One available
Presenting Partner
The tournament carries your name, with lead placement across event promotion, registration, signage, and the awards program.
Includes one foursome.
$5,000
Awards Reception
$2,000
Name the post-play reception for every golfer and guest.
Beverage
$1,500
Visibility across the course all day.
Core Value Hole Sponsor
$1,000
One of nine holes: each hole carries a core value with your signage.
Closest-to-the-Pin
$250
One hole’s closest-to-the-pin contest, including the prize for that hole’s winner. Your brand is named on your hole only.
Putting Contest
$500
Pre-round contest naming and signage. Sponsor provides prizes for the top finishers.
Tee Gift Sponsor
$1,000
Your name on the player gift handed to every golfer at check-in. Sponsor provides the gifts for each player.
Hole-In-One Sponsor
$1,000
Your name presents the hole-in-one contest: any golfer who makes an ace wins $100, presented by you. Golfers enter for $10 per player at the 1st hole, cash or check, paid before their first shot.
Auction & Raffle Item Donation
In-kind
Donate an item or experience for the auction or raffle. Your business is recognized alongside your donation.
Select an opportunity to open the sponsorship inquiry form. Tell us which tier you want and we’ll follow up with next steps. Other tiers don’t include golf: add a $200 foursome at registration if your team wants to play.
Inquiries
Tell us you're interested.
Tell us what this is about, share your contact info, and we’ll follow up with next steps.
Giving beyond the course
Auction and Raffle.
Our auction and raffle are taking shape now. Donated items will be listed here as they're confirmed, and bidding is open to everyone, whether you play or not. Every bid supports First Tee-Augusta's youth programs.
Raffle items: TBD
Raffle items are to be determined. Donated items will be listed here as they're confirmed.
Donate a Raffle ItemAuction items: TBD, items are being donated now
Check back for the item list as donations are confirmed. Want to donate an item or experience? Send us the details with the button below.
Donate an Auction ItemFoursomes · Scramble
Reserve your foursome.
$200 per foursome ($50 per player) includes nine holes of scramble golf for four players, player gift, putting contest, closest to the pin contests, and awards reception. Registration is by foursome. The hole-in-one contest on the 1st hole is a $10 per player add-on, payable by cash or check on the 1st hole before your first shot; make an ace and win $100.
Registration & payment
Book your tee time
Registration and payment are handled securely through Square. Select your foursome's tee time when you book. You'll get a confirmation and event-day details by email.
Select your tee time and register your foursome1 · Register
Sign up your foursome and pick a tee time on the booking page.
2 · Confirm
Watch for confirmation and pairing details by email.
3 · Play
Tee it up Monday, December 7 on The Loop.
9holes · nine values
Tournament format
Scramble play on a par-3 course.
Four-person scramble with tee times throughout the day on The Loop, the Tiger Woods-designed 9-hole par-3 course at The Patch. Every foursome plays all nine holes; team awards follow the round.
- 01HonestyCore value
- 02IntegrityCore value
- 03SportsmanshipCore value
- 04RespectCore value
- 05ConfidenceCore value
- 06ResponsibilityCore value
- 07PerseveranceCore value
- 08CourtesyCore value
- 09JudgmentCore value
Questions
Know before you play.
Tee times are booked when you register; pick your foursome’s tee time on the booking page.
When and where is the tournament?
Monday, December 7, 2026, at The Loop at The Patch, 1928 Jim Dent Way, Augusta, Georgia.
Where do I park on event day?
Park at First Tee-Augusta, 3165 Damascus Road, Augusta, GA 30909, to check in. From there it is a short walk up to The Loop.
Can I register as an individual?
Registration is $200 per foursome only. Grab three friends and sign up as a team.
What does my foursome include?
Nine holes of scramble golf for four players, player gift, putting contest, closest to the pin contests, and awards reception. The hole-in-one contest is separate: $10 per player, payable by cash or check on the 1st hole before your first shot, and an ace wins $100.
How long will my round take?
Less than an hour. Nine par-3 holes go quickly, so it is easy to plan around your day. When you finish, turn in your scorecard and you are free to depart, or stick around for the 5:30 PM awards reception.
What happens if it rains?
Play continues through light rain. The course determines lightning delays. Registration fees are donations.
Is my entry tax-deductible?
Yes. Entry fees and sponsorships are tax-deductible. First Tee-Augusta is operated by the FORE! Augusta Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
Questions before you play?
Registration and payment are handled securely through Square.