2026 Fall Golf Classic Raises $40,000+
The Henderson County Education Foundation’s 2026 Fall Golf Classic was a tremendous success, raising more than $40,000 to serve students, support educators, and strengthen schools across Henderson County!
Held Monday, October 19, at Champion Hills Golf Club, the annual tournament brought together local businesses, community partners, and golf enthusiasts for a day of friendly competition and meaningful community impact. Despite a frosty start to the morning, the sunshine came through, making for a wonderful day on the course in support of Henderson County Public Schools.
Congratulations to Our Winners!
Congratulations to our top three teams for an outstanding performance:
First Place: Old Castle
Second Place: TD Bank
Third Place: AgSouth Farm Credit
Congratulations to this year’s Closest to the Pin winners!
Hole #2: Brendan Krawczewicz, Rose Construction
Hole #4: Jim Wiley, Wells Fargo Advisors
Hole #9: Tod Cox, Old Castle
Hole #11: Tod Cox, Old Castle
Hole #17: Dan Anderson, TD Bank
Thank You for Supporting Education
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and the Champion Hills Golf Club staff for making this event possible. Your generosity and commitment help fund programs and opportunities that make a lasting difference for students and educators throughout Henderson County.
As one of HCEF’s signature fundraising events, the Fall Golf Classic plays an important role in advancing our mission and investing in the future of education in our community.
Thank you for helping us tee off for education! We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the course next year.
2026 Event Gallery
2026 Golf Classic Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors:
Hospitality Sponsors:
Champion Greens Sponor:
Gold Sponsors:
Sponsor Next Year’s Golf Classic
Tournament Information
Registration for the tournament includes a full round of golf at Champion Hills Golf Club, includes greens fee, cart rental, lunch, snacks, and on course beverages!
If you prefer to receive an invoice for sponsorship, please email Peggy Marshall, at peggy@hcefnc.org
- 4 player spots
- Name on all printed materials
- Included on HCEF website and press release
- Signage at registration table
- Breakfast and lunch included for morning flight
- Lunch and snacks included for afternoon flight
- Breakfast and lunch included for morning flight
- Lunch and snacks included for afternoon flight
- Round of Gold for one
- Breakfast and lunch included for morning flight
- Lunch and snacks included for afternoon flight
-Signage at designated holeÂ
-Name on all printed materials
-Included on HCEF website and press release
-Signage at registration table
- 17 Holes availableÂ
Hole 1 is dedicated to Dr. Don Jones for 18 years of service to HCEF and the students of Henderson County.
Tee Off for Education!
The Fall Golf Classic is the Henderson County Education Foundation’s signature fundraising event. Your support helps meet the urgent needs of Henderson County Public Schools’ most at-risk students and provides post-secondary scholarships, arts and music education, literacy and STEM curriculum support, expands the Leader in Me initiative, and supports the Pathfinders Mentoring Program for middle and high school students.Â
Champion Hills Golf Club
1 Hagen Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Champion Hills offers an unforgettable golfing experience for all ages and skill levels. The course features 6718 yards of golf for a par 71 and showcases picturesque mountain views with meticulously contoured greens. The grandeur of the Blue Ridge Mountains is witnessed throughout this spectacular course, from lush valleys to mountain peaks to soaring green elevations up to 2595 feet. Designed by Tom Fazio, the Champion Hills course is consistently ranked among the Top NC Courses and holds the honor of being Western North Carolina’s #1 Year-Round Course. It is no wonder why Tom Fazio refers to Champion Hills as his “Mountain Masterpiece.”