Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic 2026

About this event

<p>Now in its 23rd year, the Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic returns to the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club for two days of competitive fun and meaningful philanthropy. The event benefits the Air Force Enlisted Village, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting surviving spouses of retired enlisted U.S. Air Force personnel — a cause deeply connected to this proud military community on the Emerald Coast.</p><p>Golfers compete in a four-person captain's choice scramble format on The Pines Course, one of the Panhandle's most well-regarded layouts. Friday tee times begin at noon and Saturday morning kicks off at 8:30 AM, leaving plenty of time each evening to enjoy the restaurants, beaches, and entertainment of nearby Destin and Fort Walton Beach.</p><p>For visiting golfers looking to combine a beach vacation with a round or two for charity, this tournament is ideal. The Fort Walton Beach area sits just steps from the Gulf, offering outstanding access to world-class seafood, water sports, and all the white-sand beaches the Emerald Coast is famous for.</p>

Golfers, military families, philanthropy-minded travelers, groups of friends

Two-day captain's choice golf tournament on The Pines Course; Friday noon start, Saturday 8:30 AM start; benefits Air Force Enlisted Village

Register through birdease.com/afevgolfclassic. The golf club is conveniently close to Okaloosa Island beaches — plan your beach time around your tee times.

Entry fee required — visit birdease.com/afevgolfclassic for current registration rates and packages