Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS, a nonprofit that funds innovative ALS research and treatment advances for people affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is hosting its 15th annual Cure ALS Golf Classic and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop on September 3, 2026, at The Golf Club at Newcastle in Newcastle, Washington. Proceeds will support promising research and treatments with the potential to change lives.

During the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop, up to 200 numbered golf balls will be released at once from a helicopter hovering up to 50 feet above the course’s chipping green. The ball that lands closest to the hole—or in the hole—wins a golf experience for two at Pebble Beach Golf Links & Spyglass Hill Golf Course, including one-night at The Inn at Spanish Bay.

The public can support ALS research by joining the golf tournament or entering the golf ball drop. Golf ball drop entries are $100 each and can be purchased until 9 pm PST on September 2nd here. Each purchaser receives one numbered ball, with a maximum of 200 entries available. Golf tournament foursomes can be purchased at augiesquest.org.

Participating golfers will have the opportunity to win a new car, donated by Lee Johnson Chevrolet, by hitting a hole-in-one on a designated hole of the tournament’s courses. Lee Johnson Chevrolet’s support of Augie’s Quest is deeply personal and focuses on honoring the local legacy of individuals lost to ALS, specifically Phil Green and Augie Nieto, as well as all other community members lost to ALS.

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects one in 400 people during their lifetime. About 5,000 people are newly diagnosed each year, with the average life expectancy after diagnosis currently being three to five years. This event allows anyone in the community to join in supporting those affected by ALS and help find a cure.

About Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS
Founded in 2005 by Augie Nieto and Shannon Shryne, Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS funds innovative research and treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) across the United States. The nonprofit works to accelerate breakthroughs, support people living with ALS, and ultimately find a cure. Learn more at augiesquest.org.