2026 Truist Birdies for Better
2026 Truist Birdies for Better

About 2026 Truist Birdies for Better

Birdies for Better is a fundraising platform available to all nonprofits that are located or provide services in North Carolina or South Carolina. Charitable organizations are encouraged to invite their supporters to make a minimum $20 contribution that will allow them to guess the number of birdies* that will be made during the competitive rounds of the Truist Championship (May 7- May 10, 2026). An individual who guesses the exact number of birdies (or closest to) will have the chance to win a grand prize of a one-year vehicle lease or cash prize of $10,000. The runner up individual will receive a VIP Experience for Two at the 2027 Truist Championship. 

Participating charities will receive 100% of every donation collected for their organization, as well as a portion of funds from a bonus pool of $100,000 provided by the Truist Championship.

The top five highest fundraising charities as of April 1, 2026 will be honored as a “Charity of the Day” during tournament week (Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026). Your charity will be given the opportunity to have a presence at the Truist Championship to connect with fans, donors, and attendees.

*A birdie is one stroke under par on a golf hole. Par is the average number of strokes needed to reach the hole.

Date

Starts at:  November 12, 2025 7:00 AM
Ends at:  May 6, 2026 4:00 PM

Location

Quail Hollow Club
Charlotte,NC 28210 USA

Contact

Caroline Carney
birdiesforbetter@pgatourhq.com


How It Works


  • Dates: The program runs from November 12, 2025 through May 6, 2026. 

  • Pledge & Guess: Donors make pledges by guessing the total number of birdies that will be made by PGA TOUR players during the competition rounds of 2026 Truist Championship (May 7-10, 2026). To participate, donors contribute at least $20 to the charity of their choice. 

  • Grand Prize: One lucky supporter who guesses closest to the total number of birdies made during the tournament will win their choice of a one-year vehicle lease or $10,000 grand prize!

  • Runner Up Prize: The person who comes second closest to guessing the total number of birdies made during the tournament will win a VIP Experience for Two at the 2027 Truist Championship. 

  • Bonus Pool: The tournament will contribute $100,000 to a bonus pool that will be distributed among participating charities based on the percentage the nonprofit raises to the total donations for all participants.

  • Tiebreaker: If there is a tie, the winner will be determined by the most accurate guess to a tiebreaker question: How many balls will land in the water on the Green Mile stretch (Holes 16, 17, & 18) during competition rounds of the 2026 Truist Championship? If multiple ties remain, an additional tiebreaker question will be used until a winner is determined: How many balls will land in the water at Hole 18 during competition rounds of the 2026 Truist Championship?

  • Donate Online: Donors can click the "Donate Here" tab above to select a charity, make their birdies guess, and complete the donation via credit card or Apple Pay. All online donations will be collected by PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. and then distributed to the respective nonprofits at the end of the campaign.

  • Donate By Cash or Check: Donors wishing to donate via cash or check will make their donation directly to the charity of their choice. The donor must complete a Manual Donation Form, which includes their birdies guess and tie-breaker questions. The donor will send this form along with their donation directly to the charity. The charity will be responsible for recording all donations received and uploading them to the donation site. 





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