Each year, the return of the Amazon Golf Tournament signals that summer is officially in full swing. On Friday, July 25, over 260 enthusiastic golfers gathered for a purpose-driven day at the Golf Club at Newcastle to generously raise nearly $250,000 to support FareStart’s transformational mission and programs.
In the morning, golfers were thankful for just the right mix of cloud cover followed by a sunny afternoon on the sprawling green of The Golf Club at Newcastle. A full day of teeing off was followed by a dinner reception and prizes to the top golfers.
“Thanks to our amazing partners at FareStart for another incredible event! This annual tradition has become a highlight that hundreds of Amazonians look forward to all year. We continue to hear from Amazonians that FareStart and their volunteers keep raising the bar, making each gathering better than the last. We can’t wait to continue this fantastic partnership in 2026 and beyond,” said David Hulbert, Amazon Golf Committee Member.
Volunteers are the backbone of making this event a success. Over 70 volunteers lent their time and energy—checking in golfers, packing swag bags, making thank-you calls, moving supplies, and managing setup and breakdown.
Amazon is a longtime FareStart partner. Over the past five years, the golf tournament has raised over $1.6 million for our students and programs. In addition to the golf tournament, they support FareStart by providing space for our café and Barista & Customer Service Program on Amazon’s South Lake Union campus, as well as space for our Community Meals kitchen in Interbay, which provides hundreds of thousands of meals to local nonprofits annually. They have also been a loyal partner in donating green space for vegetable gardens, which provide fresh ingredients for our budding chefs.
We are grateful to all our tournament partners, without whom this event would not be possible. Special thanks to AWS / AMD, Bionic Gloves, IZZO Golf, Vice Golf, WBC Wireless, AT&T, Dick’s Burgers, All In Brand Experiences, ADP, Delta , Luly Yang Couture, Ogletree Deakins, Slalom, Equifax, Total Talent Advisors, Avis and Verizon Business for their sponsorship and support.
