Celt Athletics is excited to announce its partnership with the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open Birdies for Charity presented by Halliburton.
University of St. Thomas Men's and Women's Head Golf Coach Billy Tuten invites you to help support both teams in their effort to raise $50,000 through Birdies for Charity. Donate to the 2024 campaign beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, and concluding on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Donate here.
The donations will fund needed practice equipment, an on-campus practice area, assistant coaches, trainers, and travel expenses for these student-athletes whose season spans the fall and spring semesters.
About the Fundraiser:
Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed to give local charities and schools the opportunity to generate contributions through the Texas Children's Houston Open, presented by Halliburton. 100% of every donation collected goes directly to your specified nonprofit. The Astros Golf Foundation covers all the administrative costs to make that possible. There is no more impactful way for you to help support your favorite organization. The top 15 organizations that collect the highest total of donations will have the opportunity to receive "Bonus Bucks" up to $25,000.
Incentives & Benefits:
Guess the Birdies Contest:
For a minimum donation of $20, you have the opportunity to guess the number of birdies that PGA Tour Pros will make during the Texas Children's Houston Open. The person who guesses the correct number will win an Astros Suite Night at Minute Maid Park during the 2024 season. Make Your Guess!
Legends Club:
$1,000 - $2,999 Donation - Gary Player Club
- On-course & website recognition
$3,000 - $4,999 Donation - Byron Nelson Club
- On-course & website recognition
- (4) Any Day Grounds Tickets
$5,000 and Up Donation
- On-course & website recognition
- (4) Any Day Grounds Tickets
- (1) Signed Pin flag (2024 Champion)
- Entered into a drawing for a chance to win 4 Astros tickets in the 100-level
About the Teams:
University of St. Thomas-Houston men's golf team were the NCAA, Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) champions in 2022. UST reintroduced golf to its athletic sports line-up in 2011, when it formed a men's team, and in 2013, when women's golf began competing. UST became an official member of the NCAA, Division III in 2022.
