8th Annual Bob Earley Memorial Golf Tournament
April 4, 2026 @ 8:00AM — 4:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Suffolk Golf Course: 1227 Holland Rd Suffolk, VA 23434 Get Directions
Come play golf with us to support Pediatric Cancer and Mens Mental Health
The “Be Like Bob” Foundation was created in 2019 to honor the memory of "Big Bob" Earley. Bob Earley was a man known for his HUGE personality and love of Chicago sports, but he is remembered even more for his HUGE heart! Bob served his country, spending 4 years in the US Navy stationed in Norfolk, VA. He served as coach of the Azalea Little League's Challenger Baseball program and was Azalea Little Leagues’ longest running President serving the community of Norfolk for more than 10 years. Bob remains the longest tenured President of Azalea Little League, holding that position for 6 years, but his favorite part of the job was coaching and mentoring those less fortunate in Little League’s Challenger Baseball program, where he sat on the board for the “Jake Hardison Memorial Challenger Jamboree” for more than 10 years. Bob also coached the TAC Neptunes Football and Basketball organization, where he was known as "Coach Bob", “Coach Taz”, or "Uncle Bob". One of Bob’s proudest accomplishments was donating over 71 units (8 gallons) of O negative blood to CHKD during his lifetime. For 25 years, Bob assisted in creating not only the culture of Q-Master Billiards and the US Open 9-Ball Championships, but also the family-like atmosphere that still exists today. Most importantly, Bob served his family. He served the love of his life and wife of 38 years, Linda Earley. He was a mentor, confidant, and best friend to his children: Bobby, Ashley, and Ryan. He was a true hero and Best Papa Ever to Fayth, Trey, Brandon, Avery, Chaynce, Evan, and Olivia. Everyone was family to Bob; he never met a stranger, never left an opinion unsaid, and never let a day go by where he didn't make at least one person feel like they were the most important person in the world. So come enjoy a day of golf for a good cause and BE LIKE BOB!
$150: Tier One Hole Sponsorship
- 18" x 24" Signage w/ Logo and Custom Text
$300: Tier Two: 2 Hole & T-shirt Sponsorship
- Companies or individuals can sponsor specific holes on the course, with their logo displayed at the tee box and have logo displayed on Volunteer T-shirts. 1 dedicated social post across social platforms.
$500: Tier Three Station Activation
- Activate stations on the course with your branding prominently featured, table set up at preferred hole, logo placement on promotional banners, recognition in all event materials, 1 dedicated social post across social media platforms, 1 hole sign, logo displayed on event t-shirt (includes 1 event shirt).
$1000: Sponsor a Family-No Golf Team
- Your sponsorship will provide a Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation family with a $1000.00 grant that will be presented to their child during the pre-event ceremony.
- Table and/or Display at Select Hole
- 18" x 24" Signage w/ Logo and Custom Text
- Business Name and Logo on Volunteers' Apparel
- Please Note: The Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation will select which child/family will receive their respective grant. Sponsorships in excess of the number of families present will be dispersed through the Zola Barbour Memorial Hogfarmer One Time Grant program.
$1500: Sponsor a Family W/Team
- Your sponsorship will provide a Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation family with a $1000.00 grant that will be presented to their child during the pre-event ceremony.
- Golfing Registration Included
- Table and/or Display at Select Hole
- 18" x 24" Signage w/ Logo and Custom Text
- Business Name and Logo on Volunteers' Apparel
- Please Note: The Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation will select which child/family will receive their respective grant. Sponsorships in excess of the number of families present will be dispersed through the Zola Barbour Memorial Hogfarmer One Time Grant program.
$10000: Tier Five Event Title Sponsorship, 3 Teams
- Benefits: Logo placement on the tournament website, Logo placement on promotional banners, table set up at hole, recognition in all event materials, 10 dedicated social post, recognition on all social media channels, 3 complimentary team entries. 3-hole signs, logo displayed on event t-shirt, includes 12 t-shirts
(Information Needed At Payment: Business Name, Point of Contacts Full Name, POC's Phone, POC's Email, Desired text to appear on signage, Business's Web Address, Large Copy of Business's Logo, Choice of Table/Display at Hole, Name for 3) Golf Teams, and T-shirt Size Preferences. (If you have sponsored in prior events, we will likely still have your sign)
Bob’s Buddies! 
Every year, we have so many people who want to support our tournament but either don’t play golf or may not have the means to contribute at higher levels—especially with today’s economic challenges. That’s why we’re creating a Bob’s Buddies tier! 
For as little as $5, you can be part of something big. Every penny of your donation will go directly to covering the overhead of the tournament, meaning more money will go straight to supporting the incredible work of the Hogfarmers Charitable Foundation and Vaughn’s Way Inc. 
As a special thank you, Bob’s Buddies will have their name proudly displayed on a banner that we will hang each year, showing the continued growth of this community coming together for a great cause. No donation is too small—every little bit helps, and together, we can make a huge impact! Interested in becoming a Bob’s Buddy? Click the donation button at the bottom of the page. #BobsBuddies #Hogfarmers #VaughnsWay
