For the past 22 years, has proudly benefited from the Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic, an annual event dedicated to supporting youth programs while recognizing outstanding Club members for exceptional sportsmanship.

The 22nd annual tournament will take place Monday, June 22, at Norwood Hills Country Club. Golfers will participate in an 18-hole, four-person scramble featuring a pre-round lunch, on-course contests and opportunities to win prizes, including a vehicle for a hole-in-one challenge.

In addition to the tournament festivities, two BGCSTL Club members will be honored for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship and leadership.

BGCSTL serves more than 18,000 youth annually through summer camp, after-school programming, sports, educational enrichment and recreational opportunities for ages 6-18. The organization offers more than 18 programs across six locations throughout Missouri and Illinois.

WHAT: 22nd Annual Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic
WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2026
WHERE: Norwood Hills Country Club
WHO: leadership, supporters, golfers and Club youth honorees

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Interviews with BGCSTL leadership
  • Interviews and photo opportunities with youth honorees
  • Tournament visuals and contest footage
  • Community engagement and supporter participation

 

BGCSTL President & CEO 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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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 twelve 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.