Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis proudly welcomes DeMaurice F. Smith to the annual Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, June 22, at Norwood Hills Country Club.
Smith served as Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) for 14 years, leading players through the historic 2011 lockout and several high-profile labor negotiations. A former federal prosecutor and published author, he currently serves as a visiting professor of law at Pepperdine University.
In addition to the tournament festivities, two BGCSTL Club members will be recognized for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship, leadership, and character.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis serves more than 18,000 youth annually through summer camp, after-school programming, sports, educational enrichment and recreational opportunities for youth ages 6-18 throughout the Bi-State region.
Event Details
WHAT: 22nd Annual Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic
WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2026
WHERE: Norwood Hills Country Club
WHO: Community leaders, supporters, golfers and BGCSTL youth honorees
Media Opportunities
• Interviews with BGCSTL leadership, golf committee members and special guest DeMaurice F. Smith
• Interviews and photo opportunities with youth honorees
• Tournament visuals, contest footage and event activities
Brandon Williams and members of the Golf Committee are available for interviews in advance of the event. To schedule an interview, please contact Deneen Busby, vice president of marketing and communications, at 314-680-7998 or deneen@bgcstl.org.
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This Out-of-School Time Program is funded by a grant award totaling $236,000 (58%) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with $167,929.24 (42%) financed from non-federal sources.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis:
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at six locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship.
