Wednesday, June 3rd is the date set for the annual Youth for Christ Golf Classic at White Springs Golf Club. One of the highlights of the outing is the complementary food, of course! The morning will start off with donuts, juice and coffee and then delicious burgers and picnic sides will be served throughout the day. Golfers who upgrade their registration to “gold class” will enjoy some extra amenities such as rib eye steak sandwiches and their choice of a Youth for Christ Golf Classic polo or a $25 amazon gift card.
All golfers will walk away with a door prize and will have a chance to participate in a raffle drawing for Dayton Dragons tickets. And once again this year, Dave Knapp will donate a car for the golfer who hits a hole in one on “hole #17”! As always, we are praying for some great golf weather, a full course, line drives and 20-foot putts.
The Youth for Christ Golf Classic is truly a “classic” with this being the 34th year for this event! Golfers who participate come out to have a great time with friends, enjoy some great food and hope for a great golf game, but ultimately play for the sake of the youth in our community.
As many know, young people today are struggling like never before. Data has shown that the mental health of youth has been in a sharp decline over the last several years. Youth for Christ has taken notice and for this reason, along with the already impactful ministry taking place, there are plans to implement a new mental health program called “Rebalance”. This program has been tested and approved by many YFC chapters across the nation. Staff and volunteers also continue to interact with hundreds of teens each week during school lunches, at after school and evening clubs, at student’s events, in small groups and through one on one meetings, walking alongside these students to show them that they matter and that they have purpose.
Youth for Christ partners with local churches and other like-minded organizations and individuals in reaching struggling teens, introducing them to Jesus, and helping them find their way. That’s what this golf outing is about; helping kids find their way through life and find hope in Jesus.
Youth for Christ is looking for generous business sponsors and mission-minded golfers to make the 2026 Youth for Christ Golf Classic the most productive ever in supporting this ministry to teens. And though golfers that want to “pay to play” are gladly welcomed, YFC is also looking for a handful of players that will “go the extra mile” and solicit pledges for the cause. For those that “go this extra mile,” there will be the opportunity to win some exciting prizes, such as a $100 gift card to ACE Hardware, a $100 White Springs Golf Club gift certificate and a $250 gift certificate to Hueston Woods Golf Course. More importantly, the lives of young people will be positively impacted!
The YFC Golf Classic is a scramble with play beginning at 9:00 am. Those interested in playing may register as an individual or a team. Cost to play is $125 for individuals and $400 for a team, but those that raise or pay double the required amount will be considered “Gold Class”, which means they will be entitled to a special menu that includes steak sandwiches, a YFC golf shirt or gift card, and other gifts; plus they will be waited on attentively by teenagers involved in the ministry. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraising and winning play, and a short testimony will be shared by a teen.
Over the years, numerous people have said this is their favorite golf event of the year because of the friendly atmosphere, wonderful “all-day lunch”, and the importance of the cause. Want to get in on this opportunity? Teams are still needed, although registering early is encouraged since the number of teams is limited. Also, business sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100 to $1,000 include commensurate advertising for each level of contribution. All the funds raised will go to help area teens. E-mail office@yfcmv.org or call 937-548-2477 to get more information or to connect with the event.
Pictured from left to right: Dave Keiser, YFC Golf Committee Member; Devin Chrisman from White Springs Golf Club; Erin Ayette, YFC Executive Director; and Pete Cutarelli, YFC Golf Committee Member
