Playing with a Purpose!
You are invited to join us September 16 for the 2024 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 $300,000 and helped build 12 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!
2024 registration!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2
Click here to register for the 2024 Bob Downs Invitational. Player fee is $150 and includes greens fee, practice range, a goodie bag and lunch and dinner. Registration goes to $175/player on September 2.
Online Auction raises $2,530!
The first annual Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic Online Auction raised $2,530 for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Louisville. All five of our items sold, including a week’s stay at a condo in Cocoa Beach, Florida and tickets to see comedian, Nate Bargatze. Thanks to all who particpated.
There will be a “players only” silent auction on September 16 at the Classic. Watch for great items, including golf foursomes, UK football tickets and a weekend at a beautiful cabin in Smithville, Tennessee.
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 Greater Louisville since 2011. To date we have raised more than $300,000, and help build 12 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 an additional money for Habitat!
Lunch provided by Zaxby’s
Lunch sponsored by Republic Bank and Owen Funeral Homes
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 2023 Homeowner!
23 year old, Vaque Dennis played football at Trinity, and now manages a sandwich shop in St. Matthews. Like all Habitat recipients, Vaque is helping build his home, and is shown here with Steve Holm and Phil Martin (see story below).
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