Frequently Asked Questions

The Els for Autism 2023 Golf Challenge is a series of regional golf events open to amateur golfers of either gender to benefit the Els for Autism Foundation. The Golf Challenge will be played throughout the US and Canada during the 7-month period from May through October, 2023. The Els for Autism Golf Challenge also includes an option of running your own affiliate event or donating as a non-golfer. Teams that raise $15,000 (18,000 CAD) or more in donations will advance to the Grand Finale, to be held during the Fall of 2023. 

To learn more about the Els for Autism Affiliate Event program, click here.

Two-person best ball. An official USGA handicap index required. If you do not have a  USGA handicap index you will play as a scratch golfer.

The Golf Challenge is open to all amateur and professional golfers. A professional golfer may not be eligible to win the tourament and scores will not be counted toward final tournment results. At least one team member must be 18 years of age or over.

Teams that raise $15,000 (18,000 CAD) or more September 19, 2023, at 3 PM EST to qualify for the Golf Challenge Grand Finale.

• Access to the Grand Finale for a two-person team with one non-golf guest per player
• 1 x two person team in the Grand Finale golf tournament 
• Invitation to the Welcome Reception
• Invitation to the Gala Celebration & Awards Ceremony
• Two nights’ accommodation (based on double occupancy) 
• Luxury gift bag for each player

Visit the Event Schedule. Choose the event you are interested in participating in and follow the on screen prompts. 

Visit the Donate page. Search for the person you are looking to donate on behalf of and click the link for their team. Now that you are on their team page, click the ‘donate now’ button and donate. They will receive notification of your donation.

You may also donate by check. Please make all checks payable to 'Els for Autism' and mail to:
Els for Autism
Attn: Golf Challenge Accounting
18370 Limestone Creek Road
Jupiter, Florida 33458

Prior to play, all players will be provided with breakfast or lunch. After play, golfers will be served lunch or dinner. 

No. All Golf Challenge regional events will participate in a mobile prize drawing and silent auction. Players will receive communications prior to event day on how to participate on their mobile device.

To limit social interaction, all prizes will be mailed directly to your home address within one week of the Golf Challenge regional event.