Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament

Together, we raised more than $660,000 for local youth at our 2025 event!

Packed with exciting live auction moments, a great golf tournament, a competitive horse race, and incredible support, our 2025 Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament was an inspiring event to remember!

Thank you for making this year’s event so special!

Our Margarita Madness event was a great success! In total, we raised more than $660,000 for youth in our community—a record amount for this event! All money raised at this event supports local kids and teens at Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties and Tri-Cities Young Life.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors and supporters!

See photos from our 2025 event!

Interested in attending our 2026 event?

Save the dates! Our 2026 Eerkes Memorial Golf Classic For Kids will be held Thursday, August 13th – Saturday, August 15th!

Email Meggan Tjarks, Special Events & Corporate Engagement Director to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

About the event

Created in 2002 as a way to honor the life and legacy of Laura Eerkes, the Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament is the premier fundraising event in the Tri-Cities, helping to support thousands of youth in our community. Packed with exciting live auction moments, a great golf tournament, a competitive horse race, and incredible support, the Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament is an event to remember. Each year’s event is uniquely themed to create one-of-a-kind memories with friends and family in our community.

All money raised from the Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament supports youth who attend Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties and Tri-Cities Young Life.

Bringing the Tri-Cities Together to Support Local Youth

Over the last 20+ years, the Eerkes Memorial Golf Classic For Kids has raised more than $5 million for local kids ands teens.

Fun on the Green

Check out highlights from our 2025 Horse Race!