About Found Fairways
Rare access to private golf — through charity. Here's the whole idea.
The idea
The most memorable golf courses in America are private — invitation-only, years-long waitlists, or simply closed to outside play. But periodically those same clubs open their gates for amazing charities: a silent-auction lot, a benefit outing, a fundraiser scramble. Found Fairways finds those openings and points you to them.
It's a simple trade with a clear conscience: you get a round you could never otherwise buy, and a cause you care about gets funded. We call it playing privileges through philanthropy.
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How it works
1 · We surface
We continuously scan charity auctions and golf outings for access to clubs you can't normally play.
2 · We vet
We only list it if it clears all three: a course worth the trip, a real beneficiary behind it, and a tee time you can still get.
3 · You play
You bid or register directly with the host. Your money reaches the charity through them; you get a once-in-a-lifetime round.
What we are — and what we aren't
Found Fairways is a guide, not a marketplace. We don't run the auctions or handle your payment. Every listing links out to the host — Charitybuzz, GolfStatus, or a club or charity's own page — where the bidding and registration actually happen. We just help you find the ones worth your time, described in our own words with the club's own logo.
Meet Scout
Scout is a born retriever — a natural hunter with the most generous heart, never happier than when he's taking care of the people and the community around him. He's always searching: great courses for you to play, and remarkable causes for us to support. Scout is your new best friend.
Don't miss your dream round
Don't miss a chance to play your dream course and support a worthy cause. Tell us your preferences and we'll send you a blast of opportunities tailored just to you.