Golf Tournament to Benefit Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana

Lafayette, Louisiana (KPEL News) - Open those closets and find the ugliest pair of pants you own! It’s all for a good cause, as the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) prepares to host its Inaugural Bad Pants Open Golf Tournament at Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club (100 Club Drive, Broussard, LA).

Tee Off for a Purpose

DSAA President Molly Guidry joined Acadiana’s Morning News on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming event, which promises a day filled with golf, food, fun, and live music for the whole family.

The tournament is being organized in partnership with X Technology and The Gia Foundation and is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, with tee-off at 7:45 a.m. The entry fee for a team of four is $750.

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Big Prizes Up for Grabs!

Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic day on the course, but they’ll also have the chance to win some major prizes, including:

$500 each for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin prizes.
$2,500 each for Best Bad Pants (Individual) and Best Bad Pants (Team).
$10,000 & a Golf Cart Giveaway for a Hole-in-One Prize!

More Than Just Golf

Participants will also receive breakfast and lunch, with awards and a silent auction kicking off at 1:00 p.m. To close out the day, the Beau Young Band takes the stage at 2:00 p.m.

How to Register

Pre-register online by clicking HERE.

About DSAA

The Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information, advocacy, and support for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.

DSAA serves families and professionals across Acadiana’s Region IV, covering Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes. Governed by a Board of Directors, the organization focuses on promoting awareness, inclusion, and access to resources for individuals with Down syndrome.

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