Donor Resources

Birdies for Charity

Program Overview
Dates
The program runs from 9:00 a.m. on November 25, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026.
Pledge & Guess
Donors make pledges by guessing the total number of birdies that will be made by PGA TOUR players during the competition rounds of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 (March 12–15, 2026). To participate*, donors contribute at least $20 to the charity of their choice.
Grand Prize
One lucky supporter who correctly guesses the total number of birdies (or closest to without going over) made during the tournament will win a $10,000.00 grand prize to keep or donate to a participating charity!
Bonus Pool

The tournament will contribute additional funds to a bonus pool that will be distributed among participating charities based on their fundraising efforts. For information about the bonus pool, click below.

NON-PROFIT OVERVIEW

Tiebreaker
If there is a tie, the winner will be determined by the most accurate guess to a tiebreaker question: How many balls will land in the water at the Island Green (Hole 17)? If multiple ties remain, the winner will be selected by a random drawing.
Donate Online

Donors can click the "Donate" button below to select a nonprofit, make their birdies guess, and complete the donation via credit card or Apple Pay. All online donations will be collected by PGA TOUR Charities, Inc. and then distributed to the respective nonprofits at the end of the campaign.

DONATE

Donate By Cash or Check

Donors wishing to donate via cash or check will make their donation directly to the charity of their choice. The donor must complete a Manual Donation Form, which includes their birdies guess and a tie-breaker question. The donor will send this form along with their donation directly to the charity. The charity will be responsible for recording all donations received and uploading them to the donation site.

MANUAL DONATION FORM

Official Rules

To view official rules, click the button below.

OFFICIAL RULES

Helpful Hints
What is a birdie?
A birdie is one stroke under par on a golf hole. Par is the average number of strokes needed to reach the hole.
Total Birdies Made Since 2008
  • 2025 - 1,541
  • 2024 - 1,711
  • 2023 – 1,611
  • 2022 - 1,457
  • 2021 - 1,576
  • 2019 - 1,704
  • 2018 - 1,754
  • 2017 - 1,429
  • 2016 - 1,649
  • 2015 - 1,545
  • 2014 - 1,571
  • 2013 - 1,603
  • 2012 - 1,523
  • 2011 - 1,607
  • 2010 - 1,560
  • 2009 - 1,502
  • 2008 - 1,241
Balls in the Water at 17 Since 2008
  • 2025 - 40
  • 2024 - 39
  • 2023 - 58
  • 2022 - 64
  • 2021 - 66
  • 2019 - 45
  • 2018 - 54
  • 2017 - 69
  • 2016 - 36
  • 2015 - 45
  • 2014 - 28
  • 2013 - 44
  • 2012 - 40
  • 2011 - 40
  • 2010 - 29
  • 2009 - 30
  • 2008 - 64