9th Annual UMPS CARE Charities Golf Classic January 23rd

Major League Baseball umpires will be hosting their ninth annual UMPS CARE Charities Golf Classic at Raven Golf Club – Phoenix on Thursday, January 23rd, benefitting UMPS CARE Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization that was established by MLB umpires in 2006.

Proceeds raised from the tournament fund the many UMPS CARE Charities initiatives which provide MLB experiences for children waiting adoption, Build-A-Bear Workshop®experiences for children with cancer and other serious illnesses, college scholarships for deserving young adults who were adopted as children, and financial assistance for families in need.

The shotgun start begins at 8:30 a.m., with registration and warm-up beginning at 7:30 a.m. The tournament format is a five-player scramble, with each foursome joined by a Major League Baseball umpire or a current/retired player. 

Player entry includes golf, gift bag, lunch and post-tournament reception that will feature live and silent auctions and a raffle drawing. Many different types of tournament sponsorships are still available, while tee sponsorships are also available for those wishing to support the event but unable to attend. 

 “We are excited to be back at Raven for the Golf Classic once again,” said Gary Darling, MLB umpire and President of the Board for UMPS CARE Charities. “This is our signature fundraising event each year and we’re thankful for the continued support we have received from the Phoenix area and from all of the UMPS CARE Charities supporters.”

Player registration and more information on the Ninth Annual UMPS CARE Charities Golf Classic can be found on the UMPS Care website at www.UmpsCare.com.

UMPS CARE Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by Major League Baseball (MLB) umpires to provide financial, in-kind and emotional support for America’s youth and families in need. Through our youth-based programs, professional baseball umpires enrich the lives of at-risk youth and children coping with serious illness by providing memorable baseball experiences, supporting pediatric medical care, and raising awareness for foster care children waiting to be adopted. UMPS CARE Charities provides benefactors with “Major League” support by remaining true to its established creed, “Helping People is an Easy Call”.