Driving Change: 2025 Golf Fore Kids Recap

THANK YOU for Driving Change!

What a tee-rific day! On Monday, May 19, 2025, the “Golf FORE Kids” Tournament at the beautiful West Lake Golf Club brought together champions for children—and the results were nothing short of inspiring. With every swing, putt, and high five, you helped RISE Augusta give struggling young readers the support they need to succeed in school and beyond.

To all the players, supporters, and cheerleaders—thank you for showing up and stepping up!

A special shoutout to our generous sponsors who helped make it all possible:

Busby’s Heating & Air
Queensborough National Bank
Syensqo
Regions Bank
Piedmont Hospital
Truist Bank
Georgia Power Company
Premier Networx Solutions
Jani-King

You didn’t just play a round—you helped round out a child's future. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to literacy. Let’s keep driving success—one child, one swing, one story at a time.

Behind Every Great Tournament… Is a Dream Team!

While the players were swinging for success, there was a powerhouse crew working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the Golf FORE Kids Tournament a hole-in-one.

Led by the unstoppable Cindy Youngblood, this all-star committee brought energy, organization, and heart to every detail. A standing ovation in golf claps goes to:

Cindy Youngblood – our fearless leader and master organizer
Chuck Fuqua – strategist and steady hand on the green
Bill Thompson – logistics legend
Jay Murray – always one step ahead

Your hard work, creativity, and dedication made this day unforgettable. We’re beyond thankful—and so are the kids whose futures are brighter because of your efforts!