Quick Facts
- Why we started:
- A group of Australians who work in the golf industry in the Dallas area founded the Birdies for Kids fundraiser. We started the fundraiser as we all feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work and live in the United States and simply wanted to do something to give back to the local community.
- Aussie Participants:
- Rohan Allwood (1 year)
Justin Barrick (2 years)
Simon Buckle (5 years)
Jeremy Langdale (5 years)
Stuart Deane (7 years)
Travis Johns (6 years)
Nick Griffin (8 years)
Mark Harrison (8 years)
Dean Larsson (8 years)
Cameron McCormick (8 years)
- Honorary Aussies:
- Brett Hull (4 years)
Ken Small (6 years – non-playing)
- Charitable Partners:
- Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Foundation
(2004 – Present)
Children’s Medical Center (2008 – Present)
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (2006 – 2007)
Medical Center of Plano (2004 – 2005)
- Host Facilities:
- Brook Hollow Golf Club (2006 – Present)
Royal Oaks Country Club (2005)
Preston Trail Golf Club (2004)
- First person to donate:
- Byron Nelson
- Money Raised:
- $1,001,590.97
- Record Year:
- $204,499.50 (2008)
- Number of Holes Played:
- 6,552
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- Birdies:
- 1,258
- Eagles:
- 37
- Hole-In-Ones:
- 0
- Leading Fundraiser:
- Cameron McCormick – $250,376.00
- Most Birdies:
- 160 – Dean Larsson
- Most Eagles:
- 7 – Travis Johns
- Most Birdies in a Round:
- 10 – Travis Johns, Jeremy Langdale, Dean Larsson
- Average Pace of Play:
- 1 hour and 40 minutes per round
- Average High Temperature:
- 99 degrees
