Lower River Junkies Golf Tournament Raises Funds
The sixth annual charity golf event at Mesa del Sol Golf Club benefited two local organizations.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Lower River Junkies hosted their sixth annual charity golf tournament on Saturday at Mesa del Sol Golf Club. Proceeds benefited the K9 OPS Foundation and Yuma Young Guns.
Why it matters
The tournament directs funds to a law enforcement canine support group and a local youth shotgun sports program in Yuma. It shows how community organizations can sustain local nonprofit work through recurring fundraising events.
The event marked the sixth annual tournament held by the Lower River Junkies, a group founded in 2008 by Barry and Tanya McMillin. The total amount raised for the beneficiary organizations was not disclosed.
The players
Lower River Junkies
A Yuma-area group founded in 2008 by Barry and Tanya McMillin that organizes an annual charity golf tournament.
K9 OPS Foundation
A nonprofit that supports law enforcement canine units in the Yuma area, with Vice President Mark Sims speaking on its behalf.
Yuma Young Guns
A local youth program that gives young people opportunities to compete in shotgun sports.
The details
Golfers competed for trophies and prizes donated by several local sponsors at Mesa del Sol Golf Club. The tournament benefited the K9 OPS Foundation, which supports law enforcement canine units, and Yuma Young Guns, which gives local youth opportunities in shotgun sports.
Timeline
2008: Lower River Junkies founded by Barry and Tanya McMillin.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Sixth annual charity golf tournament held at Mesa del Sol Golf Club.
Market Landscape
Recurring charity golf tournaments are a common way regional nonprofits raise operating funds. This event follows that pattern in Yuma, where local organizations depend on community-hosted fundraisers.
Yuma residents who want to support local law enforcement canines or youth shotgun sports can look for future Lower River Junkies events. The tournament shows that community fundraisers like this one give local families a direct way to contribute to nonprofit work.
The takeaway
Community golf events can be an accessible way for residents to support local nonprofits. Checking local event listings for similar fundraisers is a practical step for anyone wanting to give back in Yuma.
Further reading
For more on local giving, browse Philanthropy coverage across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KYMA.
