August Open

Giving back

Every year we choose one charity to stand behind. Our golf tournament and gala raise money to support their work, and at the end of the year we present the check together.

How it works

01

We pick a beneficiary

Each year we choose one charity doing real work for people who need it.

02

We raise it together

Golfers, gala guests, sponsors and donors all pitch in. Every ticket, every round and every gift counts toward the total.

03

We hand it over

We present the check to that year's beneficiary in person, and take the picture to prove it.

Our beneficiaries

Six August Open members holding a $14,000 check made out to Birdies Fore Brielle
2026 · $14,000

Birdies Fore Brielle

A nonprofit that gives financial support to families whose children are going through the pediatric organ transplant process.

Four August Open members on a deck holding a $13,500 check made out to Sleep in Heavenly Peace
2025 · $13,500

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Builds and delivers free beds to local kids who don't have one, because no child should have to sleep on the floor.

Four people on the porch of the Ronald McDonald House holding a $9,000 check from August Open
2024 · $9,000

Ronald McDonald House of Scranton

A free home away from home for families whose children are being treated at area hospitals, so they can stay close by and focus on getting their child well.

Clarence Baltrusaitis, the 2026 August Open Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, speaking into a microphone and holding the award in front of the August Open backdrop

August Open Ambassador of the Year Award

Recognizing the people who show up

In 2026 we started something new: an award for someone who reflects what August Open is about. Bringing people together, giving their time, and making the community a better place to live.

2026 recipient: Clarence Baltrusaitis, CEO at Net Credit Union