61st Annual Buddy Fund Golf Classic & Auction
Friday, September 15, 2023
Thank you to everyone who participated in and sponsored the 60th Buddy Fund Golf Classic & Auction
Total income raised in sponsorship, golfers, and donations: $242,000.00
Total income from the online auction, Fund A Need, and the Bourbon raffle $50,000.00
Grand total $292,000.00
It is only because of each of YOU and with your support of time or donations that we can positively impact the lives of thousands of at-risk, underserved youth! From all of us at The Buddy Fund, we are so grateful, Cale Prokopf and George Kriegshauser-Golf Co-Chairs Joan Rejda-Heath and Amy Tipton Auction Co-Chairs. — Tim Much, Chairman, and Ann Lederman, Executive Director
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2022 GOLF CLASSIC

Save the Date for next year’s golf classic on 9.15.2023
Congratulations to all the golfers who won the on-course games!
The leaderboard is as follows:
Flights A, B & C-1st Place
Chris Arends, Cole Milam, Charlie Scheipeter, Matt Harris
Alex Hood, Mike Moore, Mitch Wink, Stephen Pretzer
George G Kriegshauser, Larry Costello, Mark McCabe, Rick Fox
Flights A, B & C-2nd Place
Andy Weissler, Bob Berkley, Dan Weber, Weissler
Jack Buck, John McLain, Brian McLain, Witham
Mike Nienkemper, Matt Wehking, Mike Moriarty, Brandon Wenking
Closets to the Pin
Ellie Mills
Amanda Adams
Dave Baiter
Zach Goers
Longest Drive
Gretchen Borzillo
Ellie Mills
Mike Corrigan
Cole Milam
Skins-4 way split
Doug Couch, Ali Wells, Zach Goers, Mackenzie Myers
Chris Arends, Cole Milam, Charlie, Scheipeter, Matt Harris
Brad Laramie, Parker Mitchem, Brian Michler, Mark O’Moran
Scott Evans, Clayton Eveans, Jesse Tierney, Jeff Meizer
Big Shout out to our 50 Awesome Volunteers –We could not do this without each of you!

Attend the Tournament and Auction
Whether you golf with friends, volunteer to set up or help at the event, there are many ways to enjoy the festivities. Whichever way you choose, everybody wins, especially the kids that The Buddy Fund serves.
Donate an Auction Item
Do you have an item you would like to donate?
All items are accepted and are tax-deductible, just email us the form and let us know so we can arrange to pick up the item!
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Guest Ticket
$50.00 Select options -
Golfer
$200.00 Select options -
Speed Pass
$25.00 Select options
Volunteer and Attend for Free
We need help with setup, check-in and the silent auction. As a volunteer you are eligible to receive: Door Prizes / Raffle / Auction / Buffet / Cocktails
Sign Up Today Sponsor the Tournament
Select from the ten sponsorship levels below to promote your brand and support the development of St. Louis area youth.
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Hole Sponsor
$250.00 Select options -
Long Drive Sponsor
$500.00 Select options -
On-Course Beverage Sponsor
$1,000.00 Select options -
Open Bar Sponsor
$1,500.00 Select options -
Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor
$2,000.00 Select options -
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
$2,500.00 Select options -
Swag Sponsorship
$3,500.00 Select options -
Gold Sponsors
$5,000.00 Select options -
Player Gift Sponsor
$7,500.00 Select options -
Presenting Sponsors
$20,000.00 Select options
Auction Items
Our supporters, sponsors, and volunteers each year donate incredible items that are auctioned off during our Annual Golf Classic & Auction.
Here are just a few of the auction items from the 2022 event. Check back soon for the 2023 auction items.
- -Golf with Ozzie Smith at St. Albans Country Club
- -Upland Game Hunt for 2
- -Kentucky Derby – Trip for Two to the 2023 or 2024 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
- -Trip for Two to the 2023 or 2024 NHL Winter Classic for 3 Days & 2 Nights
- -Pickleball Private Lesson up to 3 people by the -2019 U.S. Open Pickleball Gold & Silver Medalist USA
- -Premier Retreat in the Great American West-Explore Jackson Hole, Wyoming for 4 days/3 nights for Two
- -Golf certificates for Lake Forest, Forest Park, Bellerive, Normandy and more!
Awesome Door Prizes
