06/21/2025
Get DirectionsJoin Alaqua Animal Refuge and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for a day of friendly competition and community support at the 4th Annual FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament. Set on the lush fairways of The Links Golf Club, this event combines a love for golf with a heart for rescue animals.
Enjoy breakfast with a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar during check-in, followed by a 10 AM shotgun start in scramble format. Players can register as a team of four or individually (the tournament operators will pair you). All participants will get to play 18 holes and will enjoy a boxed lunch and two drink tickets.
The day concludes with the beloved "Yappy Hour" Awards Ceremony, featuring hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, raffles, and prizes. The first-place team will even win team entry into the 2026 Tournament!
FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
- 8:30 AM: Check-in + Breakfast & Mimosa/Bloody Mary Bar
- 10:00 AM: Shotgun Start | Scramble Format
- Approx. 3:00 PM: “Yappy Hour” Awards Ceremony
Where: The Links Golf Club at Sandestin
Entry Fee: $250 Individual | $850 Team of Four
Frequently Asked Questions about FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament
Can I register without a full team?
Yes—individual players are welcome and will be paired to complete a foursome.
What’s the format of play?
The tournament follows a scramble format with a shotgun start. Two groups will tee off per hole, with four golfers in each group.
What happens at Yappy Hour?
After the tournament, all participants are invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, raffles, and awards—including prizes for Most Spirited and Closest to the Snake.
Are there prizes for winners?
Yes! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, plus individual contests for Closest to the Hole (men's and women's) and Most Spirited. The first-place team also earns entry into the 2026 tournament.
Do I need to play golf to support the event?
Not at all. Sponsorship opportunities and donations directly benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge, and attendance at Yappy Hour is open to non-golfers by invitation or sponsorship.