Surf Internet Charity Golf Classic
Four-person scramble. Shotgun start. Every dollar goes to work for kids in our communities.
Golf with a purpose, in the community we serve.
Our inaugural Charity Golf Classic brings together employees, partners, vendors, and neighbors for a day of golf, networking, and fundraising. It is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start, so every group plays together and every skill level belongs.
Sept. 24, 2026
Elkhart, Indiana
9:00 AM shotgun
Breakfast included
At the clubhouse
Oct. 1, 2026
Two days. One cause.
Start the Classic the night before at Bent Oak Golf Club, the same course you will play on Thursday, with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction supporting Five Star Life. Sponsors and guests welcome.
Check in, pick up your gift package, and buy mulligans or 50/50 tickets.
Teams head to the course for the four-person scramble, with contest holes along the way.
Team awards, skills contests, the 50/50 drawing, and the charity check presentation. Every registered golfer receives a commemorative gift package.
More ways to play and give.
Play for bragging rights.
Every dollar raised supports Five Star Life.
Five Star Life was created to set kids up for success. Through mentoring, leadership curriculum, and hands-on experiences at its Summit campus, students build confidence, discover purpose, and connect learning to the real world.
Three ways to participate.
Tee it up, put your business behind the event, or give directly to Five Star Life.
Play in the Classic
Register on your own and we will place you with a team, or bring your own foursome. Breakfast, lunch, and a gift package are included.
- No golf experience required
- Teammate requests welcome
- First come, first served
Sponsor the event
Put your business in front of Surf Internet employees, partners, and guests, from a tee box sign to full event-wide visibility.
- Levels from $500 to $15,000
- Golfer registrations included
- Commitments due August 13
Make a donation
Support the outing without registering, or add a gift on top of your registration or sponsorship. Every dollar goes to Five Star Life.
- Give any amount
- In-kind auction items welcome
- Gift bag giveaways welcome
Put your business behind the cause.
Start with a primary sponsorship level, then add optional à la carte opportunities to expand your presence at the event.
Master Sponsor
Premier event-wide visibility, leadership recognition, and six golfer registrations. The highest level of presence from the Wednesday reception through the charity check presentation.
- Premier logo placement on all event materials and signage
- Name on the charity check presentation and photo op
- Exclusive sponsor of the Golf Classic Eve Reception
- Opportunity to speak during the awards reception
- Six golfer registrations included
Eagle Sponsor
Prominent event exposure, a corporate display opportunity, and six golfer registrations.
Birdie Sponsor
On-site and digital recognition with four golfer registrations included.
Par Sponsor
Event recognition and two golfer registrations in one streamlined package.
Hole Sponsor
Own a tee-box presence and connect directly with golfers at your sponsored hole.
Build on your primary sponsorship.
Each add-on is available to one sponsor only, and pairs with an Eagle, Birdie, Par, or Hole package.
Contribute branded promotional items, gift cards, or auction packages and reach every golfer at the Classic, no sponsorship level required.
Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Traveling in for the Classic? Our room block sits in downtown Elkhart, minutes from Bent Oak and walkable to dinner before the Wednesday reception.
Ready to be part of the outing?
September 24, 2026 at Bent Oak Golf Club. Play, sponsor, or give, and help Five Star Life change the lives of kids in our communities.
Questions? Email golfclassic@surfinternet.com
Frequently asked questions
A four-person scramble with a 9:00 AM shotgun start, so teams play the best shot on every hole. All skill levels are welcome and a full rule sheet is provided at check-in.
Surf Internet employees and their guests, vendors, partners, sponsors, and community supporters. Sponsorship levels include golfer registrations, and individual or foursome spots are open to everyone else.
Employees should use the internal employee sign-up form and coordinate attendance with their supervisor so workday coverage is maintained.
Our rain date is Thursday, October 1, 2026. If the tournament moves, registered golfers and sponsors are notified by email as early as possible.
Sponsorship commitments are due by August 13, 2026. Golfer registration is first come, first served and closes once all spots are filled.
We welcome gift baskets, merchandise, gift cards, services, and branded promotional items. Contact the event team and we will coordinate pickup and recognition.
Email our event team and someone from the Golf Classic committee will get back to you.