HOT Golf Classic
Each spring, HOT hosts the HOT Golf Classic (formerly Diamonds in the Rough and Party with a Purpose), our signature fundraiser for the Sugar Plum Fairies program. This fun and meaningful day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit features a four-person scramble format with multiple on-course games and mulligans, making it enjoyable for all skill levels. The event includes full practice facilities, awards for three flights, and a celebratory luncheon recognizing our winners and HOT’s accomplishments.
Over the past five years, Helping Others Together (HOT) has raised more than $800,000, turning generosity into meaningful support for children and families across Arizona’s West Valley. Since 2019, our signature holiday giving program, Sugar Plum Fairies, has brightened the holidays for 1,208 children and their families, providing thoughtfully selected clothing, essentials, and gifts tailored to each child.
This impact is made possible by a caring community of volunteers, sponsors, and participants in our annual golf tournament, who come together to ensure every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated—especially during the holiday season.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Times: Check-In 8:00 AM • Shotgun 9:00 AM • Luncheon 2:00 PM
Course: Verrado Golf Club (Founders)
Format: 4-person scramble (all levels)
Includes: 18 holes, cart, range balls, player swag, awards luncheon, and on-course contests (some with entry fees)
Awards Luncheon: Village Commons Park
Non-Sponsored Team Packages: Par (All Inclusive) • Bogey (Pay-As-You-Go)
Par Package includes a light grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, additional drink tickets, pre-paid entry into all on-course games, Ball Drop tickets, and access to a dedicated fast check-in line—eliminating the need for additional purchases during play.
Bogey Package includes a light grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, drink tickets, and full tournament access, with optional on-course games available for purchase during play.
Convenience packages are offered as a team of four or a pair of two, half a team. Pairs must designate who they are playing with on checkout.
All packages can be purchased online using a credit card or paying with Zelle. (Zelle payments further benefit the children due to no transaction fees.)
Join us after play for the Awards Luncheon to celebrate our winners and HOT’s accomplishments. Enjoy raffles, auctions, and plenty of fun—all supporting local children through the Sugar Plum Fairies program.
Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 HOT Golf Classic are open and ready for purchase! We’ve rebuilt our packages based on player and sponsor feedback—offering more value, smoother logistics, and an enhanced event-day experience.
VIP Golf Experiences — All-Inclusive
Offering four participation levels: Ace • Albatross • Eagle • Birdie
The VIP Golf Experiences are our premier, fully all-inclusive packages, offering the highest level of golf access, recognition, and hospitality at the HOT Golf Classic. All VIP levels include VIP check-in, a light grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, drink tickets, a swag bag, one golf team, prepaid entry into all on-course games, logo recognition across event signage and the website, and access to the VIP Tent Experience for a seamless start to the day. Higher VIP levels add enhanced visibility, preferred starting locations, HOT Top Sponsor apparel, additional swag and drink tickets, along with increasing quantities of Ball Drop and raffle tickets, making these packages ideal for sponsors seeking maximum impact and an elevated event-day experience.
For more information on the different VIP participation levels, view the flyer below.
To secure your sponsorship, either purchase your sponsorship online via Zelle or contact KimG@HOTCommunityFoundation.org, our Captain of Corporate & Community Engagement.
Non-Golf Sponsorship Option
These options allow individuals or businesses to support HOT without golfing while making a direct impact through the Sugar Plum Fairies program.
Non-golfers participation levels: Sponsor 2 Children • Sponsor a Child
Each level sponsors one or two children and includes attendance at the Awards Luncheon, along with business recognition and promotion at the event—providing a meaningful way to give back and connect with the HOT community.
Sponsorships can be purchased online using a credit card or paying with Zelle. (Zelle payments further benefit the children due to no transaction fees.)
Auction & Raffle
Thank you for considering donating to our auction/raffle! Your generosity is what makes our events a success! If you have items or experiences you’d like to contribute to our auction, we would be thrilled to include them. Donating is simple. Just fill out our donation form (linked below), and our team will be in touch to coordinate the details. Your contribution will not only benefit our cause but also gain exposure to a wide audience of potential bidders. Together we can make a difference!
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