Harvey & Driggs attorneys competing in the Hanover County Bar Association’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars and grab your clubs, because one of Hanover County's most beloved charitable traditions is back for its fifth year. The Hanover County Bar Association (HCBA) is proud to host its 5th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Hunting Hawk Golf Club in Ashland, Virginia, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Hanover Safe Place, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
This is more than a day on the links. It is a full community celebration that brings together neighbors, colleagues, and friends for a morning of friendly competition and an afternoon of gratitude. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM, followed by a 9:30 AM shotgun start in a four-person scramble format. The day wraps up at 2:30 PM with lunch, an awards ceremony, and a raffle — all in the spirit of giving back to people who need it most.
Members of the association last month to accept a check for over $10,000 in 2023 thanks to the Hanover County Bar Association and all the annual Golf Tournament sponsors.
For a $500 team registration fee, each four-person squad receives 18 holes with a cart, refreshments throughout the day, breakfast, lunch, a welcome bag full of goodies, and the chance to compete in special event holes including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin contests. That is a full day of fun with every dollar going directly to a cause that changes — and in some cases saves — lives right here in Hanover County.
John Working of the Hanover County Bar Association explains why this event holds such a special place in the organization's heart. "The HBA recognizes that Hanover Safe Place is an important community partner which serves a vulnerable population during extremely difficult circumstances," he said. "This golf tournament promotes both of our core goals as an association — serving the community and fostering relationships among our members. We are committed to supporting those who give back to our community by serving others."
The impact of those dollars is not abstract. Stacie Francis, Director of Development and Communications at Hanover Safe Place, has watched those funds go to work in some of the most urgent, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful moments imaginable. "Over the last two years, we have had three victims needing emergency transportation out of the state for safety reasons," Francis shared. "While this is a very rare need, when it occurs, it is emergency and immediate. Funds from events like the HBA Golf Tournament allow us to aid those victims in purchasing tickets to safety, arrange transportation to and from bus stations or airports, and provide essentials for travel."
Those are not statistics. Those are real neighbors, real families, and real moments of escape made possible because the Hanover community showed up. "Funds from our community allow us to help victims in ways that are typically difficult and restricted by other funding sources," Francis added. "We are very grateful to the Hanover County Bar Association for their support of our work, and we are so looking forward to this year's event."
Attorneys Ryan E. Wind and Kevin T. Hadden at the Hanover Bar Association Golf Tournament
Not a golfer? No problem. There are plenty of ways to be part of this day. Individuals and businesses can donate raffle items — think gift certificates, unique experiences, travel, or personal services — that will be auctioned off at the closing ceremony, with every dollar raised going straight to Hanover Safe Place. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at multiple levels, starting at just $150 for a hole sponsorship with signage on a tee box, all the way up to a $2,500 Event Sponsorship that includes a team registration, hole signage, and prominent placement at registration and the reception. Food, beverage, cart, and scorecard sponsorships round out a menu of options that make it easy for any business or individual to find a meaningful way to contribute.
Hanover Safe Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 31-1415701), meaning sponsorships and donations may be tax-deductible. To register a team, secure a sponsorship, or ask any questions, interested participants can visit the registration link at https://tinyurl.com/HanGolf26, or send a check made out to Hanover Safe Place to: Hanover Safe Place – Golf Tournament, 629A North Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005. For sponsorship inquiries and logo submissions, reach out directly at HanoverCountyBar@gmail.com.
There is a saying that golf is a good walk spoiled — but on June 19th at Hunting Hawk, it just might be the best walk you take all year, knowing every step supports someone finding their way to safety.