Furkids Tees Up for a Cause at Annual Swing Fore Strays Charity Golf Tournament

Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters is inviting golfers, businesses, animal lovers and community supporters to come together for a day of friendly competition where every registration helps save the lives of animals across Georgia. The nonprofit’s annual Swing Fore Strays Charity Golf Tournament returns on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This year’s event will be held at Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton, bringing together the region’s business and philanthropic communities for one of Furkids’ signature fundraising events.

Whether arriving with a foursome or registering as an individual golfer, participants will enjoy a full day of golf, friendly competition and opportunities to support Furkids’ lifesaving mission. Registration includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day, along with on-course games and contests, raffles, prizes and an afternoon awards reception recognizing the tournament’s top teams.

“Every golfer, every sponsor and every donation makes a direct investment in the lives of animals who deserve a second chance,” says Samantha Shelton, CEO of Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters. “The generosity of our community allows Furkids to provide lifesaving medical care, shelter, rehabilitation and adoption services for thousands of dogs and cats across Georgia. Together, every swing, every sponsorship and every contribution helps us rescue more animals, provide the care they need and connect them with loving homes.”

Registration is $1,200 per foursome, and individual golfers are welcome. Businesses and community partners are also invited to participate through sponsorship opportunities, with proceeds directly supporting Furkids’ rescue, medical and adoption programs while providing visibility during one of the organization’s signature fundraising events. Swing Fore Strays will be held at Atlanta National Golf Club, located at 350 Tournament Players Drive in Milton. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start and a 4 p.m. awards reception. Golfers, sponsors and supporters can register or learn more at www.furkids.org. For sponsorship information, contact Paige Smith at Paige.Smith@furkids.org.

Since its founding in 2002, Furkids has rescued and cared for more than 80,000 animals. Today, the organization operates Georgia’s largest no-kill animal shelter and the Southeast’s largest cage-free cat sanctuary, supported by more than 1,000 volunteers dedicated to giving animals a second chance. The organization’s growing campus includes the Sutherlin Dog Shelter, the award-winning Fort and Michele Felker Cat Shelter and the Giaquinto Medical Center, strengthening Furkids’ ability to rescue, rehabilitate, provide advanced medical care for and ultimately place more animals into loving homes. For more information, visit www.furkids.org and follow @furkidsatlanta on Instagram.