Alexandria, LA- The All Pro Tour (APT) will be back in Alexandria, Louisiana to partner with Manna House for the Coke Dr Pepper Open. The Coke Dr Pepper Open is presented by Manna House and features over 130 of the best PGA hopefuls competing at Links on the Bayou golf course.
“We are very excited to be returning to Alexandria for a tournament that has been a part of the tour for many years! It’s a great event to help raise money for the Manna House while also crowning a new champion! The southern hospitality in Alexandria is unmatched and we always feel right at home,” said Taylor Deike, All Pro Tour Tournament Manager.
The 21st annual Coke Dr Pepper Open will be held March 20-23, 2024 at Links on the Bayou. The week will include a pro-am event, a shootout and a 72-hole championship finishing on Saturday, March 23rd. The tournament purse is expected to be $130,000 with the tournament champion taking home a guaranteed minimum of $20,000.
“We are grateful for the APT and all of our sponsors, which helps us to raise funds so that we can continue our long-standing tradition of feeding those in need in our community. It’s amazing to have such an event which provides great benefits for us and our city. It’s more than a golf tournament, these professional golfers are invested in helping make a difference,” said Jessica Viator, Executive Director of Manna House. “The professional golfers come to Manna House to help serve meals prior to the tournament, giving their time and talent. Participation in this event makes a difference in a child, woman or man going to bed hungry or eating a nutritious meal.”
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or opening up your home to a golfer during this week, please call (903) 521-4736 or email taylor@kgsportsco.com.
About the Cenla Manna House
Manna House opened its doors May 1, 1990, 32 years ago, and is a place where people of all ages and all walks of life receive a hot, nutritious meal served 365 days a year in a clean and welcoming environment. The majority of people who come to Manna House are homeless, however, not all are homeless, some are living on very meager earnings, have fallen on hard times, lost a paycheck or two or have high medical expenses. In reality, we are all one life instance away from needing a place like Manna House.
About the 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. Follow the APT on the web at www.apt.golf, facebook.com/allprotourgolf/, Twitter: @AllProTourGolf, and Instagram, @allprotourgolf.
