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Two legendary rivals · One shared mission
The Inaugural USC vs Notre Dame Rivalry for Hope Golf Challenge
With no football game between the schools this year, both communities found another way to compete — and to fight for the same cause. Every dollar raised drives brain cancer research forward.
36 Foursomes Total · 144 spots - Selling out fast, register today to secure your spot
Nov 19
Thursday, 2026
Brookside
Pasadena, California
144
Golfers, shotgun start
Two
Research programs funded
WHY WE PLAY
One round. Two programs working in tandem.
TOURNAMENT DAY
A full day of competition, connection and celebration.
Working schedule — times subject to change
MORNING
Registration, breakfast and the driving range open
SHOTGUN START
Welcome remarks, then all 18 holes tee off together
ON COURSE
Play, contests, beverage carts and partner activations
AWARDS
Dinner program, trophies and silent auction
GET INVOLVED
Ways a company can partner with the tournament
01
Presenting or Gold partner
Lead the inaugural year with event-wide naming, premier signage and category exclusivity.
02
Hole sponsor
Put your brand on the course with a dedicated tee sign and space to greet every group.
03
Team entry
Bring a foursome of clients, executives or employees and play the day with us.
04
In-kind or raffle donation
Contribute product, services, prizes or auction items in place of a cash commitment.
Custom and in-kind opportunities available — we build around your objectives.
NOT A GOLFER?
Give directly to the research.
Every contribution supports the same two programs — no tee time required. Donate in honor of someone, or fund a scholar's work.
All direct donations will go to our partner 501(c)3, NDCLA who will distribute the funds to the two programs.
To receive a charitable tax acknowledgment letter, please include the following in your Venmo message:
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Rivalry for Hope, Full name, Email address
Example: Rivalry for Hope | Jane Smith | janesmith@email.com
