Franklin, TENN –
A huge shoutout goes to Brandon Mendes, PGA, and Chase Harris, PGA, for their extraordinary efforts in this year’s Overton Park 99 — a one-of-a-kind grassroots golf fundraiser with a powerful mission and serious endurance.
Hosted at the historic Overton Park 9 in Memphis, the Overton Park 99 challenges participants to walk and play 99 holes of golf in a single day. But beyond the blisters and birdies, this event is about much more than stamina. It’s a celebration of community, purpose, and passion for the game — all in support of three impactful causes: the Overton Park Conservancy, the Overton Park Junior Open, and the Loren Roberts Foundation.
This unique event brings together golfers, families, and supporters from across Memphis to invest in the future — one swing at a time. It embodies the spirit of giving back, while also honoring the legacy of the game through youth development and environmental stewardship.
Thanks to generous donations last year, the Overton Park Junior Open and junior golf programs remained completely free for over 160 young players, continuing the tournament’s tradition as one of the nation’s oldest and most inclusive youth events. Those same donations also helped fund high-level course maintenance and allowed the Overton Park Conservancy to expand its environmental education programming, bringing local students into the Old Forest State Natural Area for hands-on experiences in nature, art, and service learning.
This year, the community set its sights even higher — and the results were inspiring. Overton Park 99 raised an incredible $105,385, proving just how powerful a grassroots effort can be.
Brandon Mendes led the fundraising effort, bringing in an impressive $17,886, while Chase Harris, PGA of Chickasaw Country Club, turned heads on the course by breaking the course record twice and recording two hole-in-ones in a single day.
Mendes and Harris weren’t alone out there — they were supported by an incredible team, including Hunter Pennington and Mark Zizmann, who caddied alongside them throughout the grueling 99-hole journey. Their presence, encouragement, and hustle were key to keeping the energy high and the mission on track. It was a true team effort, and their behind-the-scenes support played a vital role in the day’s success.
Both Mendes and Harris have shown time and again that their commitment to the Memphis golf community goes far beyond the scorecard. Their leadership, passion, and relentless drive to give back continue to leave a lasting impact — not just on the course, but across the city.
Read more about the Overton Park 99 and its impact here in the Daily Memphian.
Kelsey Ludwigsen, Communications Manager