Playing with a Purpose!
The Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic is played with the two fold purpose of sharing faith in Jesus, and helping others in Jesus’ name.
All proceeds from the Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville! To date we have raised over $375,000 and helped build 14 houses.
2026 registration!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 2026 Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic will be played Monday, August 31. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us. Registration opens January 1.
2025 Bob Downs Invitational raises $35,000 for Habitat!
The 2025 Bob Downs Invitational raised $35,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville! This is $5,000 more than last year, and our largest gift ever. Thanks to all who helped make it happened. Most of all, thanks be to God!
A perfect weather day welcomed a near capacity field of 112 golfers to Big Spring Country Club for this year’s Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic on September 8. Highlights included:
• lunch sponsored by Republic Bank
• dinner sponsored by Texas Roadhouse
• a silent auction that raised over $2,000
• connections made with returning participants and new guests
Nearly 20 volunteers from St. Matthews Baptist Church partnered with local Habitat for Humanity personnel to help make it happen.
The 2026 Bob Downs Classic will be held Monday, August 31. Registration opens January 1.
2025 Winners
FIRST FLIGHT
1st place (54)– Clayton Brown, Kevin Klein, Steven Klein, Sheldon Brown
2nd place (56)– Chris Mallory, Scott Fields, Chris Lawson, Grant Lawson
SECOND FLIGHT
1st place (62)– Howard Bynum, Zach Bynum, Josh Bynum, Keith Humpich
2nd place (62)– David Biddle, Chuck Anderson, Don Duff, Jim Morris
THIRD FLIGHT
1st place (70)– Dale Schuschke, Greg Browning, Dan Langan, Bob Brourwer
2nd place (70)– David Garrard, Brian Texas, Rick Thurston, Dylan Pfeiffer
PROXIMITIES
#2 (2’8″)– Leonard Olson
#6 (4’7″)– David Hartz
#15 (4’5″)– Blake Shelton
#17 (8″)– Chris Lawson
LONGEST PUTT ON #18
Charlie Thompson (19′)
Our Schedule
11:00 a.m.
Registration & Check In
11:30 a.m.
Lunch Available
12:30 p.m.
Shotgun Start
6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program
Meet our 2025 Homeowner!
Laura Guest is a Louisville native, graduating from Ursuline Academy. She is the mother of one son, Steven, and has also raised two nieces.
For Laura and Steven, home is more than just a building. It is where love, compassion, joy, and laughter are. The mother and son duo are full of joy and laughter. They love to crack jokes and make other people smile. Their cheerful energy is infectious. “I enjoy life. Life is too short not to, ” Laura says. “You’ve got to be happy around me or I’m going to ask what’s wrong with you!”
To the sponsors, volunteers, and anyone who will be involved in the build of Steven and Ms. Laura’s home, they thank you from the bottom of their heart.
Our Key Builders!
Steve Holm and Phil Martin are members of St. Matthews Baptist Church and are the lead contractors for what is known as The Baptist House. Together, Steve and Phil have helped build more than 100 houses for Habitat!
Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville