Annual Golf Outing
- Event
- fund raiser
Lock Arms on the Green: Third Annual Golf Fundraiser
Third Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Good Shepherd Academy – Monday, September 15, 2025
It’s time to dust off your clubs and mark your calendar for a day of fellowship, purpose, and world-changing impact. The Third Annual Golf Outing — hosted by Locking Arms Men and held at Quicksilver Golf Course in Midway, PA — is more than just a great round of golf. It’s an opportunity to take part in a story of courage, transformation, and hope for hundreds of children in South Sudan.
The annual outing benefits Good Shepherd Academy (GSA) — a beacon of peace, learning, and faith founded by The Reverend John Chol Daau, whose extraordinary life and mission continue to inspire communities across continents.
A Day to Remember — For a Cause That Matters
We invite golfers of all skill levels to come out and enjoy one of Pittsburgh’s favorite courses while supporting a deeply meaningful cause. Whether you sign up as an individual or gather a foursome, your participation helps fund education, meals, clean water, and hope for the children of South Sudan.
The Schedule
Golfers enjoy a full day of play, lunch, and a catered dinner, followed by an inspiring talk by a representative of Father John’s ministry — sharing updates and stories from the Good Shepherd Academy.
- 10:30 AM – Registration & Box Lunch
- 12:00 PM – Shotgun Start
- 5:00 PM – Dinner & Guest Speaker
Golfer Participation Packages
Golfers can take part as individuals ($175) or can register as a foursome ($700). Or you can attend the dinner only, for a suggested donation of $50.
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Sponsorship Opportunities — Amplify Your Impact
Businesses, churches, and community groups are warmly invited to join as sponsors of this special event. Your sponsorship not only puts your name in front of an engaged audience — it directly supports the incredible work of Good Shepherd Academy and helps transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Sponsorship Levels Include:
- Title Sponsor ($3,000): Two foursomes, tee sponsorship, banner on course, and special recognition at dinner
- Box Lunch Sponsor ($2,500): One foursome, tee sponsorship, banner on course, and web/email recognition
- Beverage Cart Sponsor ($1,250): Cart signage and tee sponsorship
- Team Sponsor ($1,000): One foursome, tee sponsorship, and web/email recognition
- Tee & Putting Green Sponsor ($300): Includes web/email recognition
Questions about the Golf Outing? Contact us.
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Why This Event Matters
The Ministry of Father John Daau
As a young boy, John Chol Daau fled civil war and persecution in Sudan, spending years in refugee camps. Sustained by his faith in Christ and the kindness of a family who funded his education at Daystar University in Kenya, John emerged with a vision: to return to South Sudan and raise up a new generation of servant leaders.
That vision became Good Shepherd Academy — a Christian school in Juba, South Sudan, now serving over 500 students representing more than 34 tribes and 6 nations. In a region deeply scarred by tribal conflict, GSA is building peace through education, reconciliation, and the love of Christ.
GSA offers more than academics. Children receive two meals a day, and their families are granted access to clean water. The school prioritizes girls’ education, students with disabilities, and children who have lost years of schooling due to war or displacement. Less than 10% of women in South Sudan are literate — GSA is changing that.
“This is truly a precious ministry—serving children that have so little, but through this great work are being given so much.”
A recent visitor to GSA
Can't Attend? You Can Still Make a Difference
If you’re unable to join us on the course, you can still be part of this life-changing work by sponsoring a student. Every contribution helps cover vital needs and brings hope to a child.
Student Sponsorship Options:
- $250 — Annual tuition and meals
- $100 — A set of three school uniforms
- $75 — Annual meal support
Contact Us
If you’re unable to join us on the course, you can still be part of this life-changing work by sponsoring a student. Every contribution helps cover vital needs and brings hope to a child.
Primary Event Contact
- Leo Wisniewski
- leo@lockingarmsmen.org
- (412)445-8842
- www.lockingarmsmen.org
Golf Contact
- Eric Gregory
- eagregory1@yahoo.com
- (412) 389-3064
Contact GSEF
At GSEF, we value your input and support. Reach out to us through the contact form or email us to share your thoughts, ask about our ministries, or explore opportunities for collaboration. Thank you for being a supporter!
