A Capital Campaign for the RECREATION COMPLEX

Expanding recreation activities available at The Els Center of Excellence® campus.

Recreation Complex
Fundraising Events

Golf Challenge Series

March 11 - October 14

Spearheaded by Former World No.1, World Golf Hall of Famer, and four-time Major Champion Ernie Els, the Golf Challenge consists of a series of regional events at top-rated golf courses across the U.S. and Canada from March to October.

The Els for Autism Golf Challenge regional event series is one of the largest charity-driven, amateur golf tournaments. Since its inception in 2011, the Golf Challenge has raised over $37 million, supporting our vision of creating limitless possibilities for individuals with autism.


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Current Progress $3,554,411


2024 Golf Challenge Schedule

  1. Mon March 11, 2024 Scottsdale AZ
  2. Mon April 29, 2024 West Palm Beach FL
  3. Mon June 3, 2024 Bowling Green FL
  4. Mon June 10, 2024 Gladstone NJ
  5. Mon June 17, 2024 Duluth GA
  6. Mon June 24, 2024 Blaine MN
  7. Mon July 15, 2024 Gladwyne PA
  8. Mon July 29, 2024 University Place WA
  9. Mon August 26, 2024 Pleasanton CA
  10. Mon September 9, 2024 Wethersfield CT
  11. Mon Sept 16, 2024 Westchester IL
  12. Mon September 23, 2024 Great Falls VA
  13. Mon October 14, 2024 Las Vegas NV



2024 Grand Finale

Teams, sponsors, and affiliate events who raise $15,000 or more during the 2024 Golf Challenge regional event series will enjoy a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment. Those who raise $30,000 or more during the 2024 Golf Challenge regional event series will be upgraded to ‘VIP Golden Circle’ status qualifying them for a range of unique privileges including an extra night of hotel accommodation. All guests are welcome to attend a welcome party, awards ceremony, and a fabulous gala celebration. Click here to visit the Grand Finale website to learn more.

Dates: November 17 – 19, 2024

Location: Palm Beach, FL

Hotel: The Breakers Palm Beach

Golf Course: Ocean Course at The Breakers

See. below for images of our past Grand Finale events!



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    Giving Tuesday

    18 Days of Giving

    Help us build our specialized autism-friendly recreation complex

    Founded by World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els, Els for Autism is transforming the culture of sports, specifically golf, for individuals with autism. Since a round of golf has 18 holes, we are sharing 18 ways we support autistic individuals through our recreation services. Help us reach our goal of raising $18,000 to support our capital campaign to build our specialized autism-friendly recreation complex.


    Current Progress $18,000
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