Playing with a Purpose!
You are invited to join us September 8 for the 2025 Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic! The day will feature great golf at Big Spring Country Club, fantastic food, a silent auction, fun prizes and several special surprises! All proceeds go to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville! To date we have raised over $350,000 and helped build 13 houses!
Bring a team, or sign up as an individual and we will pair you up. The field is limited to 120 players. Don’t miss out! Register now!
2025 registration!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1
Click the button to register for the 2025 Bob Downs Invitational. Player fee is $175 and includes greens fee, practice range, a goodie bag and lunch and dinner. Registration goes to $200/player on September 1.
2025 brings a price increase to the Bob Downs. This is due to the fact that Big Spring has raised their prices by 50%. For a variety of reasons, and after much deliberation, the Leadership Team made the decision to remain at Big Spring. However, doing so requires an increase in our per player cost.
Thank you for your understanding, and for your continued support of the Bob Downs and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville.
Our Story
The Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic is a ministry of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Louisville, and is named in honor of former SMBC member and avid golfer, Bob Downs. The tournament is played with the two-fold purpose of sharing faith and helping others in the name of Jesus.
The Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic has been partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville since 2011. To date we have raised more than $350,000, and help build 13 houses!
Click on the Sponsor tab to find out how you can help working poor in Louisville realize the life-changing dream of becoming homeowners. And be sure to check out the Sponsor a Player option for information about a fun idea that has the potential of raising additional money for Habitat!
Lunch sponsored by Republic Bank
Dinner provided by Texas Roadhouse
Our Schedule
11:00 a.m.
Registration & Check In
11:30 a.m.
Lunch Available
12:30 p.m.
Shotgun Start
6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program
Meet our 2025 Homeowner!
Laura Guest is a Louisville native, graduating from Ursuline Academy. She is the mother of one son, Steven, and has also raised two nieces.
For Laura and Steven, home is more than just a building. It is where love, compassion, joy, and laughter are. The mother and son duo are full of joy and laughter. They love to crack jokes and make other people smile. Their cheerful energy is infectious. “I enjoy life. Life is too short not to, ” Laura says. “You’ve got to be happy around me or I’m going to ask what’s wrong with you!”
To the sponsors, volunteers, and anyone who will be involved in the build of Steven and Ms. Laura’s home, they thank you from the bottom of their heart.
Our Key Builders!
Steve Holm and Phil Martin are members of St. Matthews Baptist Church and are the lead contractors for what is known as The Baptist House. Together, Steve and Phil have helped build more than 100 houses for Habitat!
Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville