2026 Glen Lake Optimists’

Birdies For Youth Golf Tournament

The Glen Lake Optimist annual member-guest event is an exciting opportunity for golf enthusiasts and philanthropists alike to come together for a day on the greens. This event combines the love of the sport with the generosity of giving. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to charities, programs, and services for youth in the Hopkins and Minnetonka areas.

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Tournament Details

Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

Location: Meadowbrook Golf Course

Registration opens at 9:00 AM

Shotgun start will be at 10:00 AM

Post-tournament celebration

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  • The Optimists of Glen Lake annual charity golf tournament is a scramble format golf tournament.

  • Prizes will be awarded for the men’s and women’s longest drive, closest-to-the-pin, and longest putt!

  • Registration includes your tee time, golf cart, food, and prizes

Bunny’s Bar and Grill is located at 5916 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416

After the tournament, we will have a prize ceremony, drawings and other games that all support the Optimists of Glen Lake.

After the tournament, join us at Bunny’s Bar and Grill!

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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Photos from our 2025 Summer Scramble!

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The Optimist Junior Golf Program is an exciting and unique junior golf program for ages 10-18. Boys and girls around the world compete in official Optimist qualifying tournaments. The best of these golfers advance to the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is one of the most prestigious junior golf events in the world. In addition to top-level tournament golf, participants have the opportunity to compete against other Junior Golfers from all around the globe, make new friends and have a great deal of fun. Each year, more than 660 junior golfers from 30 countries participate in The Optimist. The Optimist Junior Golf Championship also attracts over 30 College coaches each year and is ranked by JuniorGolf Scoreboard, Golfweek, Amateur World and receives AJGA Performance Based Stars.