Fort Smith, AR – The All Pro Tour (APT) will be back in Fort Smith, Arkansas to partner with the United Way of Fort Smith Area for the United Way Charity Golf Classic. The United Way Charity Golf Classic presented by Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland and Legends Resort & Casino Arkansas will feature over 150 of the best PGA hopefuls competing at Hardscrabble Country Club, one of Arkansas’ top-rated golf courses.
“Fort Smith has been a great stop on the APT. Each year the tournament has raised the bar and the tournament experience is second to none. This year we have had over 180 professionals request to play in the United Way Classic. We have a great organization hosting us on a terrific course, which has pushed the demand for playing in this event.” – Gary DeSerrano, President of All Pro Tour.
The 4th annual United Way Classic will be held June 5th – 10th, 2023 at Hardscrabble Country Club. The week will include a youth clinic on June 5th, a pro-am event on June 6th, followed by a 72-hole championship finishing on Saturday, June 10th. The tournament purse is expected to be $130,000 with the tournament champion taking home a guaranteed minimum of $25,000and an exemption into the Wichita Open Korn Ferry Tour Event on June 15th-18th, 2023.
“We are excited to host the 4th Annual United Way Classic again this year at the beautiful Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith! Our partnership with the All Pro Tour is so vital to the community and clients we serve in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. Since the inaugural tournament in 2020, the United Way Classic has raised $233,000 for United Way partner agencies and provided an economic impact of over $1.5 million to our area. These incredible totals would not be possible without the All Pro Tour staff and players, Hardscrabble Country Club, volunteers, sponsors and United Way partner agencies. For those in attendance, they can expect to watch over 150 professional golfers as they compete for the title of tournament champion and receive the 1st place prize. We encourage the entire community to join us June 5th – 10th!,” – Shea Foldvary, President and CEO of the United Way of Fort Smith Area.
If you are interested in volunteering for this tournament, please sign up here.
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 @allprotour.
