Celebrity Golf Tournament Returns to Maine for the 4th Annual Drive Fore Kids

Hey, it's almost golf season.

Boy, does that feel good to say.

And with golf season comes one of Maine's premier charitable events, the Drive Fore Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament. It's an amazing event that attracts stars from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds, all for a wonderful cause.

How Successful was the 2025 Drive Fore Kids Tournament?

The celebrity lineup for last year's tournament was especially impressive. Vince Carter, Jim Rice, Michael Peña, Carly Chaikin, and Jon Lester were just some of the big names who teed off in support of a great cause.

Held once again at the Falmouth Country Club, the tournament was a tremendous success, raising over $200,000 for the Dempsey Center and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. It’s yet another example of the incredible charitable spirit we have here in Maine.

The total prize purse for the celebrities was $265,000, with the winner taking home $50,000. Not a bad chunk of change for a weekend of work. Plus, is golf really work?

At the end of the day, the tournament crowned its first-ever two-time winner, as former tennis champion Mardy Fish claimed victory for the second consecutive year. Fish narrowly edged out former NHL star Joe Pavelski by two points in the modified Stableford scoring format. Finishing in third place was Army veteran and disabled golf champion Chad Pfeifer.

What an incredible third year it was for Shamrock and everyone involved in making this tournament happen. And it was great to finally have absolutely perfect weather for the entire weekend of events.

When is the 2026 Drive Fore Kids Tournament?

So, who is ready for Round 4?

Well, Shamrock and plenty of celebrities are, because tickets are about to go on sale for the 2026 edition of the Drive Fore Kids Tournament.

The 4th Annual Drive Fore Kids is scheduled for June 25-28, 2026. It will be back at Falmouth Country Club, and will be a star-studded affair. Tickets will go on sale on May 11.

The full tournament pass starts at $50, with a daily pass coming in at $35. There are also tickets available for the opening party on Thursday, where many celebrities will be in attendance.

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You can get more details about the tickets, including how long these prices will be available, because they will increase as the event gets closer. So, if you are interested, make sure to get those tickets sooner rather than later.

As we await the announcement of this year's field, here's a look back at last year's stellar celebrity lineup.