ST. LOUIS, September 18, 2025 – The Daugherty Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Daugherty Enterprises, and the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour are proud to announce the 2025 APGA Daugherty Foundation Championship, to be held at the historic Glen Echo Country Club from September 30 to October 2, with a Kickoff Celebration the evening of September 29. The week’s main event, a two-day professional men’s tournament, will be complemented by a women’s tournament and a youth clinic and dinner, all aimed at fostering community engagement and promoting diversity in golf.
The APGA Tour was established in 2010 as a non-profit organization with the mission to bring greater diversity to the game of golf. The tour provides a platform for golfers to compete and hone their skills, preparing them for the highest levels of professional golf. The St. Louis community is invited to watch the professionals compete.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the APGA Tour to not only keep this championship in St. Louis but make it even more impactful both for the players and for St. Louis. This event is about more than just a golf tournament; it’s about investing in the next generation, creating inclusive opportunities, and supporting the incredible talent of athletes from diverse backgrounds,” said Ron Daugherty, Founder and CEO of Daugherty Enterprises.
The championship week will feature the main 36-hole men’s tournament on Wednesday, October 1, and Thursday, October 2. Concurrently, a special women’s tournament will take place on Wednesday morning. Later Wednesday afternoon, APGA Tour professionals will host a youth clinic, providing hands-on instruction and mentorship to local students.
“We welcome the community to watch talented APGA male and female athletes compete, and to watch the fun of over 100 area youth working with these APGA professionals to learn golf basics in the clinic,” added Daugherty.
Public Event Schedule:
Wednesday, Oct. 1:
- Women’s Golf Tournament: Tee off at 7:45 a.m.
- Winner’s Presentation: 3:00 p.m.
- Men’s Championship, First Round Tee times from 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Youth Golf Clinic: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Men’s Championship, Final Round Tee times from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Final Awards Ceremony: Approximately 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2:
- Men’s Championship, Final Round Tee times from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Final Awards Ceremony: Approximately 3:00 p.m.
All events will be held at Glen Echo Country Club, 3401 Lucas and Hunt Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121.
About Daugherty Foundation:
Driven by a legacy of business expertise and an unwavering commitment to community, Daugherty Enterprises is combining innovation with compassion to revolutionize Alzheimer’s care. Our founder, Ron Daugherty, built a name for himself solving challenges for Fortune 500 companies—now, he’s leading the charge with a team that’s ready to address one of the most pressing health crises of our time. The combined impact of Daugherty Enterprises and the Daugherty Foundation is taking St. Louis to the next level.
About the APGA Tour:
The APGA Tour was established in 2010 as a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring an inclusive future through the game of golf. The APGA Tour Board of Directors works diligently to accomplish this by hosting and operating professional golf tournaments, player development programs, mentoring programs, and by introducing the game to inner city young people. In addition to conducting 16 tournaments awarding more than $1 million in prize and bonus money, the APGA has organized a Player Development Program to aid golfers as they work to chase their professional golf goals.
