Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that severely impacts the brain and spinal cord, leading to the gradual loss of muscle control. Over time, individuals with ALS experience increasing difficulty speaking, swallowing, moving, and eventually breathing, while their cognitive functions often remain intact. The emotional and physical toll of ALS is profound, affecting not only the individual but also their families and caregivers. Despite advances in research, there is currently no cure, and treatment focuses mainly on managing symptoms and maintaining quality of life for as long as possible.
Each year, about 5,000 to 6,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS — roughly 1 to 2 cases per 100,000 people annually.
Named in honor of Jim “Catfish” Hunter, a North Carolina native who died from ALS, The Catfish Classic Golf tournament is the Triangle’s largest independent event partnering with North Carolina’s ALS United North Carolina. It is an opportunity to play golf at one of the area’s premier golf courses and raise money and awareness for the fight to find a cause and cure for ALS.
2026 Event Information
Join us as “We Swing to Cure ALS.”
- Captain’s Choice
- Registration Opens 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Putting Green and Driving Range Open 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Gather at Carts Opening Remarks 10:30 am
- Shotgun Tee Time 11:00 am
- Dinner and Program 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Lunch, Snacks and Beverages provided during the Round
- Fund Raising Auction throughout the Event
- Raffle Tickets for sale during the day Drawing during program
Dinner & Program after Golf
- UNLOCK ALS Awareness Program
- Event Winners
- Raffle Drawing, Auction Winners Announced During Program
Sponsorship Tiers
Gold Sponsorship: $2,750.00
- Two 2 Foursomes 8 Players
- Your Name or Logo Prominently on Event Banners
- Your Name or Logo on Tee or Green Sign
- Event Program Recognition
- Recognition a partner on ALS Website & Newsletter
Individual Player $400.00
- One 1 Individual Player on an Open Foursome
Silver Sponsorship: $1,500.00
- One 1 Foursome 4 Players
- Your Name or Logo on Event Banners
- Your Name or Logo on a Tee or Green Sign
Hole Sponsor $250.00
- Your Name or Logo on a Tee or Green Sign
2025 Raffle Winners:
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Grand Prize $1000: Jenn Cannon ticket # 567
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1st Prize 4 PNC Club tickets to Durham Bulls: Exum Lewis ticket # 021
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2nd Prize 2 Lower Level Canes Tickets: Reid Elmore ticket # 071
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3rd Prize $100 Cash: John Paschal ticket # 723
Play in the Event or Sponsor
To Play in Event, Sponsor, or Donate and auction Item Contact: Wes Hare:
Wes Hare
wes.hare@printwhink.com
919-389-3459
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