Grubbs, Ellis capture Championship Flight at 2026 Minden Charity Classic

The 2026 Minden Charity Classic brought golfers from across the region to Pine Hills Country Club May 30-31 for one of the Minden Foundation’s largest annual fundraisers, generating support for local families facing financial hardships caused by disasters, illness, and other emergencies.

The tournament, which sold out well before the event, featured competition across six flights and was part of a weekend that also included the Foundation’s Dinner & Auction and the sold-out Birdies, Bubbles, and Bingo fundraiser.

In the tournament’s top division, Brian Grubbs and Trent Ellis claimed the Championship Flight title with a two-day total gross score of 122, finishing 20 strokes under par. Vining and Gould finished second at 124, while Griffith and Blount placed third with a score of 126.

The Classic Flight championship went to Randle and Randle, who posted a 123 total gross score, 19 strokes under par. Harper and Founds finished second at 129, while Chapman and Fox tied Pendergrass and Garmon for third place at 131.

In the President’s Flight, Taylor and McNabb shared first place honors with Wells and Hodges after both teams finished at 130. Hilton and Smith placed third with a score of 132.

Cupples and Harris won the 1st Flight with a two-round score of 136. Botzong and Owens finished second at 137, followed by Ogwyn and McCartney at 138.

Huddleston and Becnal captured the 2nd Flight title after shooting a 140 total. Schoonover and Fussell finished one stroke back at 141, while Kumar and Dumas placed third at 145.

Haynes and Cupples won the 3rd Flight with a score of 143. Mandino and Elshout tied Greer and Bordelon for second at 147.

Williams and Williams topped the 4th Flight with a score of 144. Marvin and Marvin finished second at 151, while Jackson and Jackson placed third at 153.

The Minden Foundation uses proceeds from the Charity Classic and other fundraising events to provide charitable assistance to individuals and families in the Minden area. The organization assists residents affected by circumstances such as house fires, flooding, and serious illnesses that create financial hardships.

Founded as a nonprofit organization, the Minden Foundation distributes aid through an application process and relies on recommendations from community leaders, educators, ministers, and social workers to identify families in need.

Championship Flight

1. Brian Grubbs and Trent Ellis — 122
2. Vining and Gould — 124
3. Griffith and Blount — 126

Classic Flight

1. Randle and Randle — 123
2. Marshall Harper and Adam Founds — 129
3. (tie) Chapman and Fox; Andy Pendergrass and Garmon — 131

President’s Flight

1. (tie) Taylor and McNabb; Peyton Wells and Hodges — 130
2. Hilton and Smith — 132

1st Flight

1. Lindsey Cupples and Harris — 136
2. Botzong and Owens — 137
3. Jason Ogwyn and Dillon McCartney — 138

2nd Flight

1. Chase Huddleston and Becnal — 140
2. David Schoonover and Jay Fussell — 141
3. Kumar and Dumas — 145

3rd Flight

1. Dakota Haynes and Derek Cupples — 143
2. (tie) Mandino and Elshout; Greer and Bordelon — 147

4th Flight

1. Williams and Williams — 144
2. Marvin and Marvin — 151
3. Jackson and Jackson — 153

The Charity Classic remains the Minden Foundation’s signature fundraising event and one of the largest charitable sporting events held annually in Webster Parish.