Luna Vista Golf Course • Dallas, Texas
Swinging for Community, Culture & Change
Where Golf Meets Legacy
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 • $150 Per Golfer • 18 holes of competition, connection, and clarity about protecting the people who matter most.
Register for $150 and join 144 golfers stepping onto the course with purpose.
18 holes. Music zones. $10,000 Hole-In-One challenge. Branded activations. Guest leaders. Brotherhood.
Walk away informed, empowered, and ready to protect your family's future.
The South Dallas Golf Classic brings fathers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and brands together to strengthen families through financial clarity and legacy planning.
Founded by Van Childress, the tournament was born from a simple truth: too many hardworking men are one unexpected moment away from leaving their families financially unprotected—and most have never been shown where to start.
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, we gather at Luna Vista Golf Course to bring together golfers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for a day of competition, connection, and something most golf events never offer—direct access to trusted financial professionals who can help you build a real protection plan for your family.
When there is no clear protection plan in place:
Income stops — bills don't
Work coverage may fall short
Final expenses create debt
Stress replaces stability
Generational wealth never begins
Financial protection should be clear, accessible, and community-driven.
That is exactly what the South Dallas Golf Classic delivers.
Music on the fairway. Cultural energy. Community connection.
Real conversations about financial protection in a no-pressure environment.
A portion of proceeds supports economic empowerment, financial literacy, and youth mentorship initiatives. At its core, the South Dallas Golf Classic exists to create access:
Through golf, conversation, and shared experience, we turn proximity into opportunity—and opportunity into progress.
501(c)(3) Beneficiary
A percentage of tournament proceeds will benefit Start Within Impact Forever, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to economic empowerment, workforce development, financial literacy, arts, and education for communities that have historically been overlooked.
$250 down payment contributions for the first 10 individuals or families who start a life insurance policy—laying a foundation for long-term financial protection and generational legacy
Programs that teach financial literacy and career pathways
Youth and young adult mentorship and creative development
Community-based initiatives that keep talent, opportunity, and dollars circulating locally
When you play, sponsor, or attend, you are not just supporting a cause—you are investing in people.
The vision is bigger than one Saturday. This is an annual platform built to grow, give back, and circulate opportunity year after year.
Yes, there will be competition. Throughout the course, players will compete for on-course honors and prizes.
One perfect swing could change everything.
Special prize on one designated Par 3.
Championship trophies for the winning team.
You don't have to play 18 holes to compete for a major prize. High-visibility challenges open to both golfers and non-golfers.
Open participation with a real payout. Step onto the practice green and compete.
Strike the bottle and claim the prize. A crowd favorite that brings the energy.
Whether you are swinging on the course or stepping onto the practice green, everyone has a chance to take part in the excitement.
Everyone tees off together, so everyone finishes together. Built for connection.
Putting challenges, sponsor activations, and vendor village. You don't need to tee off to be fully engaged.
Awards, remarks, and connection. Finish the day stronger than you started it.
When you participate in the South Dallas Golf Classic:
You take the first step toward protecting your family's financial future—with guidance from experts you can trust
You meet other responsible fathers and community leaders who value family security
You walk away understanding how life insurance works and how it protects the people you love
You feel part of something bigger—a community investing in family security and long-term planning
You align with a credible nonprofit doing measurable community work
You help keep talent, opportunity, and dollars circulating locally
“I finally understood what I actually needed.”
“It felt like brotherhood, not a seminar.”
“Best $150 I've spent this year.”
“Our brand built real relationships.”
Secure your spot on the course. Scramble format. Every registration includes cart, range balls, breakfast, lunch, swag bag, and access to financial education speakers.
18 holes with cart & range balls. Breakfast, lunch, swag bag, educational materials, and one-on-one access to financial professionals.
Register — $150Two players, shared cart, range balls, meals, swag bags, and full access to speakers and experts.
Register — $275Four players, two carts, range balls, meals, swag bags, and full event access. Lock in your team now.
Register — $550Secure checkout via Stripe. Confirmation sent to your email. Questions? Contact Van Childress.
The VIP Legacy Experience elevates your day from memorable to unforgettable.
You don't need to tee off to compete for big prizes. Putting challenges are open to all.
Strike the bottle and claim the prize. A crowd favorite that brings the energy.
Enter — $10Step onto the practice green and compete for a $5,000 payout. Open entry.
Enter — $10Brand visibility, on-course activations, and direct engagement with decision-makers. Align your brand with community impact.
Custom sponsorship packages available. Contact Van to discuss options.
11223 Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 670-6322
Originally opened in 1969 as L.B. Houston Golf Course, renovated in 2012 and renamed Luna Vista. Located within the L.B. Houston Sports Complex alongside the Tennis Center and Elm Fork Shooting Park.
Tell us how you want to be involved.
We walk you through the options.
No pressure. Just clarity.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Luna Vista Golf Course, 11223 Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75229.
No. Non-golfers are intentionally woven into the experience—from putting green competitions to sponsor activations and vendor village moments. Everyone has a reason to be fully engaged.
On a designated par 3, any tournament golfer who hits a hole-in-one wins $10,000. One perfect swing could change everything.
Yes. The $5,000 Putting Challenge and Putt for a Bottle challenge on the practice putting green are open to everyone—golfers and non-golfers alike.
A percentage of proceeds benefits Start Within Impact Forever, a 501(c)(3) focused on economic empowerment, workforce development, financial literacy, arts, and education in underserved communities.
Four sponsorship tiers are available: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporter. Each tier includes event recognition and golfer entries. Contact Van Childress for details and custom packages.
All purchases are processed securely through Stripe. You'll receive an email confirmation and receipt immediately after checkout.
All golfer registrations include 18 holes of golf, golf cart, range balls, complimentary breakfast and lunch, a swag bag with sponsor gifts, educational materials about life insurance and family protection planning, and access to speakers and trusted financial professionals for one-on-one conversations. The tournament plays a scramble format with a shotgun start.
No. The event focuses on awareness, education, and connection. You will have access to trusted financial professionals who can answer your questions in a simple, honest way—but there is no pressure to purchase anything at the event. All detailed personal and underwriting information is handled during optional follow-up consultations.
Absolutely. Employer-provided coverage is a great start, but it often is not enough to fully protect your family. The event will help you understand the full picture—what you have, what you may need, and how to close the gaps.
A portion of tournament proceeds will fund $250 down payment contributions for the first 10 individuals or families who start a life insurance policy after the event—laying a foundation for long-term financial protection and generational legacy.