About the Tournament

The Drives for Change: Simmons 3 Memorial Golf Tournament is more than just a round of golf. It’s a meaningful day of community, competition, and purpose honoring the lives of Lindy, Christopher, and Kamryn Simmons while raising awareness about impaired driving. Held at the prestigious Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette, this event brings players, sponsors, and supporters together for an unforgettable cause.

Tournament Format

• Four-man scramble

• 1:00 PM shotgun start

• Player check-in opens at 12:00 PM

• Mulligans/Red Blasts available for purchase at check-in

What’s Included

• Hot lunch and cold drinks throughout the course

• Complimentary beer stations and stocked coolers

• Fruit and sandwich stations at multiple holes

• $50 Uber voucher available if you end up drinking and need a safe ride home. We've got you covered.

• High-quality player swag bags featuring:

  • Snacks and hydration (Chomps, Dude Wipes, DripDrop)

  • T-shirt, Golf Balls

  • Sponsor goodies and coupons

Contests and Games

• 💰 $10,000 Hole-in-One Contest - Sponsored by Pellerin Funeral Home

• 🏌️‍♂️ Longest Drive Contest – Sponsored by Laborde Earles

• 🎯 Closest to the Pin Contest – Sponsored by Louisiana Pigment

• 🎲 Golf Dice Game – Roll for a chance to move up a tee box

• 🔘 Plinko for Prizes – Drop and win instantly

• 🏆 Putting Green Prize Game – Hit a column, win the prize shown

Every game has a winner, and many have multiple prizes up for grabs.

Prizes

We’re packing the tournament with over-the-top prizes including:

• Stay-and-Play Golf Packages at premier Louisiana resorts

  • 1 night stay at L'auberge Casino Resort, $75 food & beverage credit and one round of golf for two at Contraband Bayou Golf Club (Lake Charles)

  • 1 night stay at Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel & $200 gift certificate to Mr. Lester's Steakhouse (Chartenton)

  • 1 night stay at Paragon Casino Resort, $50 dining credit and one round of golf for two at Tamahka Trails Golf Club

• Local Golf Day Outings

  • Foursome of Golf with Cart at The Wetlands Golf Course (Lafayette)

  • Foursome of Golf at Links on the Bayou (Alexandria)

  • Foursome of Golf at Oak Wing Golf Club (Alexandria)

  • Foursome of Golf with Cart at Southern Oaks Country Club (Abbeville)

  • Foursome of Golf at National Golf Club of Louisiana (Westlake)

  • Foursome of Golf with Cart at La Tour Golf Club (Mathews)

  • Twosome of Golf at Pinewood Country Club paired with Gift Card to Palmetto’s on the Bayou (Slidell)

  • Twosome of Golf at Pinewood Country Club paired with Gift Card to GilliGil’s Island (Slidell)

  • Foursome of Golf, 2 Large Buckets of Range Balls, ½ hour with Richie Tomblin, PGA at Timberlane Golf & Recreation (Gretna)

• Miscellaneous Prizes

  • (2) Conceal Carry Class ($150 Value each)

  • (4) Field Level Tickets to a 2025 Houston Astros Regular Season Home Game

  • Rock 'n Bowl Package ($25 towards food, two drinks, admission for 2 for live music, an hour of bowling and shoes for two)

  • Top Golf Gift Card

  • LSU 2025 College World Series CHAMPS! Stadium Edition Front Page 33.5 x 18 framed in natural wood donated by Pediment Publishing - Publishers of Books, Wall Art, Puzzles and More

• Restaurant & Retail Gift Cards

  • Parish Biscuit

  • Dumpling Hour

  • Paul’s Meat Market

  • Poche’s Meat Market & Restaurant

  • Bon Temps Grill

  • Broaddus Burgers

  • Ruby Slipper

  • Pete’s

  • Misfit’s Dine & Drink

  • Jason’s Deli

• Team Trophies and Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Last Place