DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Business leaders, educators, golfers, and community advocates will gather on Monday, August 24, 2026, for the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Tee Off for Public Education golf tournament at Chapel Hills Golf Club, an annual fundraising event dedicated to strengthening Georgia’s public schools through community engagement and corporate partnerships.
Hosted by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), the tournament combines competitive golf with networking, golf instruction, and fundraising opportunities that directly benefit public education initiatives across the state. The event also serves as a platform for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to educational excellence while connecting with school leaders from throughout Georgia.
According to Tournament Director Patrina King, the growing list of sponsors reflects a shared commitment to investing in Georgia’s future.
This year’s tournament has already attracted strong corporate support from organizations including Georgia Power, which has committed to sponsoring the golf clinic, and ServiceMaster, which is sponsoring multiple contests, including the tournament’s popular hole-in-one competition.
“We are grateful for both. These organizations understand what it means to back the communities they serve, and I would love for you to stand alongside them,” King said in an invitation to prospective sponsors and participants. King is also Founder, Golf Women Mean Business.
King noted that the event offers far more than a traditional day on the golf course. More information is available at https://www.teeoffforpubliceducation.com/
Players will enjoy a full round at Chapel Hills Golf Club, food and refreshments throughout the day, on-course contests, a hole-in-one challenge, and a golf clinic designed to welcome newcomers to the game alongside experienced golfers.
“If you are wondering what the day itself is like, let me paint the picture,” King wrote. “Players enjoy a full round at Chapel Hills Golf Club, food and refreshments throughout, on-course contests that include a shot at a hole-in-one, and a clinic that makes the day welcoming whether you are a new golfer or picking up a club for the first time. It is a genuinely good day of golf, and every dollar supports Georgia’s public schools.”
The tournament also provides businesses with a unique opportunity to increase brand visibility while supporting education. Sponsorship packages range from hole sponsorships and foursomes to premier contest sponsorships, allowing companies of all sizes to participate at a level that aligns with their marketing goals and philanthropic priorities.
King emphasized that supporting the tournament is about joining a larger community effort.
“This is a community worth joining, and there is a place in it for you.”
Golf Women Mean Business Builds Relationships Through Golf
As founder of Golf Women Mean Business (GWMB), King has become one of Georgia’s leading advocates for introducing more women and business professionals to golf as a tool for relationship-building and career advancement.
Founded to empower women through golf, Golf Women Mean Business encourages professionals to become comfortable on the golf course while developing leadership skills, expanding business networks, and creating opportunities that often begin during a round of golf.
The organization offers golf instruction, networking events, educational workshops, and corporate programming designed to eliminate the intimidation many professionals feel about entering the game. By making golf more accessible, GWMB helps women gain confidence in business settings where golf has long played an important role in building relationships and closing deals.
King has consistently promoted golf as more than a recreational activity, describing it as a valuable professional development tool that opens doors to mentorship, leadership opportunities, and lasting business connections.
Her work has also emphasized diversity and inclusion, encouraging greater participation by women and underrepresented groups in a sport that continues to expand its reach across corporate America.
Supporting Public Education Through Golf
The Georgia School Boards Association’s Tee Off for Public Education tournament reflects the growing trend of using golf to strengthen community partnerships while raising funds for meaningful causes.
Through sponsorships, foursome registrations, contests, and donations, the event helps generate financial support for public education while bringing together educators, elected officials, corporate leaders, and community advocates in a relaxed environment that encourages collaboration and shared purpose.
With strong backing from corporate partners, dedicated volunteers, and leaders like Patrina King, the tournament continues to demonstrate how golf can serve as a powerful vehicle for philanthropy, networking, and community impact.
As golfers gather at Chapel Hills Golf Club on August 24, they will be competing for more than prizes and bragging rights. They will be helping invest in Georgia’s students, supporting public education, and reinforcing the idea that when business and community come together, everyone benefits.
