Across the United States, cannabis companies and advocates are stepping up for meaningful causes through charity golf tournaments. These events combine networking, wellness, and philanthropy, reflecting the maturing culture of social responsibility within the cannabis community. Below is an overview of the leading charity golf events —what they support, how they play, and why they matter.
Vlasic Classic (MI & MO) — Driving Criminal-Justice Reform
The Vlasic Classic has quickly become the cannabis space’s signature multi-stop charity golf tour. Now in its third year, the 2025 circuit hosted tournaments in Michigan and Missouri, channeling proceeds to the Last Prisoner Project and Freedom Grow, two nonprofits dedicated to repairing the harms of cannabis criminalization and supporting currently incarcerated individuals. Course selections like Old Kinderhook in Missouri and strong industry participation keep the fields competitive and the message front and center.
Native Roots Charity Golf Tournament (CO) — Consistent Impact for LPP
Denver-based Native Roots Cannabis Co. continues to anchor Colorado’s cannabis charity golf scene. The 2025 edition again benefited the Last Prisoner Project, building on a track record of five-figure donations—including $55,000 raised in 2024 alone. The tournament blends a polished player experience with a clear mission narrative that resonates with sponsors and foursomes alike.
TeeHC Open (MA) — Networking Meets Giving Back
Part industry summit, part nine-hole scramble, the TeeHC Open in Massachusetts continues to evolve as a high-energy cannabis networking day—with on-course activations, terpene tastings, and live music—while keeping charity at the fore. In 2025, organizers named Safe With Us Animal Rescue as the official charity partner, adding adopt-or-foster opportunities right at the course.
NCW “FORE LIFE” Charity Tournament (MD) — Regional Momentum for Reform
Nature’s Care & Wellness (NCW) in Maryland marked its fourth annual “FORE LIFE” charity outing in 2025, explicitly benefiting the Last Prisoner Project and highlighting stigma reduction alongside fundraising. It’s a strong example of a regional dispensary rallying patients, consumers, and local partners for national-level criminal-justice work.
Fore20 Golf Veteran Charity Scramble (AZ) — Cannabis Culture Backs Veterans
Arizona’s Fore20 Golf—an apparel and lifestyle brand rooted in golf-and-ganja culture—hosted a veteran-focused charity scramble supporting John Daly & Major Ed’s Heart of a Lion Foundation. While not every Fore20 activation is strictly cannabis-consumption focused, the brand’s community ties make this event a notable bridge between golf, the cannabis audience, and veteran services.
Northwest Cannabis Company x Ukandu Tournament (OR) — Childhood Cancer Support
In Oregon, Northwest Cannabis Company spotlighted the long-running Ukandu Golf Tournament, which funds year-round, no-cost programs for families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer. It’s a compelling model of a cannabis retailer amplifying an established local charity through golf, adding fresh sponsors and awareness.
Why These Events Matter
Across markets, these tournaments show how cannabis-adjacent communities channel recreational dollars into measurable impact—from expungement and reentry to animal rescue and pediatric cancer support. The format (scramble play, on-course activations, auctions) keeps the day approachable for casual golfers while delivering sponsor visibility and repeatable donation models.
For organizers, transparent beneficiary partnerships and clear post-event reporting are now table stakes. For players, causes with direct community relevance drive participation year after year. The examples above—LPP’s consistent presence, TeeHC’s local animal-rescue focus, and Ukandu’s family programs—illustrate that alignment.
Key Beneficiaries
- Last Prisoner Project
- Freedom Grow
- Safe With Us Animal Rescue
- Ukandu
- Heart of a Lion Foundation