Our Events
23rd Annual Golf & 19th Hole Par-Tee
2 Golf Tournaments | 1 Dinner | 3 Auctions | BIG Impact
Countdown to NWA’s Biggest Golf Event of the Year!⛳
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Our signature event, supported by Walmart Electronics, Toys, & Seasonal, brings together 1,200+ attendees and 200+ companies nationwide for two incredible days of connection, giving, and fun.
Where business meets heart, you’ll experience:
| • Two fun-filled golf tournaments • 19th Hole “Par-Tee” Dinner • Three exciting auctions |
• High-value brand exposure • Face time with Walmart merchants |
And most importantly — direct support for local kids in need. In 2025, your support helped us serve over 4,000 children in Benton County. Let’s do it again — JOIN US and make a difference that lasts far beyond the 18th hole!
Wednesday, September 9 ☀️
An exclusive, limited-field tournament at Dogwood Hills Golf Course designed for intentional networking with Walmart merchants and industry leaders. Includes a VIP Lunch Experience following play & an exclusive VIP Reception prior to the 19th Hole Par-Tee.
Wednesday, September 9 🌙
A dinner event open to golfers and non-golfers alike. Great food, open bar, and live auctions at Ledger in Downtown Bentonville. You don’t have to swing a club to join the fun!
Thursday, September 10
The full community event — big tournament, BIG fun. 500 golfers across two courses with sponsor activations, games, giveaways, and nonstop opportunities to connect.
Become a Sponsor
Two days. 1,200+ attendees. 200+ companies — including Walmart merchants, buyers, and decision-makers. For sponsors, there’s no shorter path to the corporate relationships that matter.
Opportunities span the full event: branded hole experiences on the greens, VIP placements at the headline dinner, and prime visibility across three auctions. Broad reach or targeted presence — there’s a level that fits.
Alicia Bunn, our Business Development Manager, handles every sponsorship personally to make sure your involvement lands — for your brand and for the kids we serve.
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Full sponsor overview
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All available inventory
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Your guide to the greens
Give Product. Gain Visibility. Support Kids.
Donating to our auction or golfer goody bags is one of the easiest ways to get your brand in front of captive audience only dreams are made of — while directly supporting Benton County kids and families.
✓ Silent + Mobile Auctions —If you’d bid on it, we want it.
Our mobile auction has national reach, so your brand visibility doesn’t stop at the door.
✓ Golfer Goody Bags — Put your brand in the hands of every golfer on the course.
100 items for the Challenge Cup • 500 items for the Classic Tournament
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Challenge Cup
Serious business, serious golf — the Challenge Cup is where meaningful connections happen. This tournament offers an exclusive golf experience designed for intentional networking, high-value conversations, and sponsor engagement that goes beyond signage.
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- Premium breakfast to start the day
- VIP Lunch Experience with Walmart special guests.
- Exclusive field — limited to just 20 teams, compared to 120 at the S&C Classic
- Reserved seating at the 19th Hole Par-Tee included for all players
- NEW in 2026! ✨VIP Cocktail Reception at Ledger — exclusive to Challenge Cup golfers, Walmart special guests, and the Sharing & Caring Board of Directors.
- Premium breakfast to start the day
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
19th Hole Par-tee
The 19th Hole Par-Tee is back—and this year, we’ve moved it to Ledger in the heart of Downtown Bentonville.
Great food, open bar, live and silent auctions, and a room full of community leaders, Walmart merchants, and people who show up for kids. New venue, same energy that makes this one of the most anticipated nights of the year.
Whether you golf or not — this one’s for you. You won’t want to miss it. ✨
Day 2 – Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sharing & Caring Classic
Date: September 10, 2026
Schedule:
🍽️ Breakfast 6:30 – 7:30am | Lunch 11:30 am – 1:00pm
☀️ AM Golfers: Check-in 6:30am → Shotgun Start 7:30am
🌙 PM Golfers: Check-in 11:30am → Shotgun Start 1:00 pm
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Hotel Accommodations
September 8 – 11, 2026
We’ve secured a hotel block at the Motto by Hilton — and this year, for the first time, we’re staying right in the heart of Downtown Bentonville.
Guests staying at the Motto enjoy:
- Welcome goody bags waiting in your room
- Steps from the action — directly across the street from Ledger
- Discounted event rate secured exclusively for Golf Tournament guests
- Exclusive food & drink specials at local Downtown restaurants — available only to S&C guests
Reserve your room through August 8 — availability is limited.
