Miss Macon Golf Tourney Sets $10,000 Goal

The 13th annual tournament at River North Country Club aims to support scholarships and children's hospitals in Macon.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Golf

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Forty-five teams raised funds Friday at River North Country Club in Macon, Georgia, for the Miss Macon Scholarship Fund and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Miss Macon Organization hosted its 13th annual golf tournament Friday at River North Country Club in Macon, Georgia. The four-person scramble drew 54 players and benefited the Miss Macon Scholarship Fund and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Why it matters

The event is a key fundraiser for scholarship opportunities for young women pursuing personal and professional goals in the Macon area. Its funds also support pediatric care through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

The tournament drew 54 players in a four-person scramble format, with approximately $5,000 raised last year against this year's $10,000 goal. The final amount raised this year has not been reported.

The players

Miss Macon Scholarship Organization

The organization provides scholarship opportunities for young women pursuing personal and professional goals in Macon, Georgia.

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

A national nonprofit network that raises funds to support pediatric care at member hospitals.

The details

Players competed in a four-person scramble at River North Country Club and had the chance to enter a drawing for a pair of diamond earrings donated by Forever Diamonds. The Miss Macon Scholarship Organization provides scholarship opportunities for young women pursuing personal and professional goals.

Timeline

  1. Last year: The tournament raised approximately $5,000.

  2. Friday, November 6, 2026: The 13th annual tournament was held at River North Country Club.

Season Trajectory

Local charity golf tournaments like this one often serve as recurring annual fundraisers that build cumulative support for scholarship and pediatric programs over time. This year's 13th edition continues a long-running local tradition in Macon's amateur golf calendar.

Golfers in the Macon area can plan to participate in future annual editions of this charity scramble, which has a fundraising goal of $10,000 for this year. Entry is open to four-person teams and includes a drawing for diamond earrings.

The takeaway

Community charity golf events like this one combine recreation with direct support for local scholarships and pediatric care. Readers interested in similar events can look for annual tournaments hosted by local nonprofit organizations.

Further reading

For more local tournament coverage, see our Golf section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by 41NBC News | WMGT-DT.