06/17/2026
Brian M. Arndt’s
7th Annual HOLES FORE A CAUSE 2026 Recap
What an incredible day.
Together, we raised over $3,100 for Su***de Prevention of Southwest Wisconsin. AND COUNTING! There is still time to donate!
https://gofund.me/fa2b47259
The weather was perfect, and we kicked things off before sunrise, teeing off in the dark with light-up golf balls.
Another year of 30,000+ steps, countless miles walked, and 153 holes played.
Every year, I find myself focused on the challenge ahead. How am I going to make it through the day? How many golf balls am I going to lose to the rough or the water? Will my body once again allow me to swing a club from sunrise to sunset?
This year felt different.
I made a point to step back and reflect on what this event has become and the impact it has had. What started as a simple idea has grown into a tradition that I genuinely look forward to each year. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Holes Fore a Cause has now helped raise more than $100,000 right here in Southwest Wisconsin.
That number is remarkable, but it's the people behind it that leave me in awe.
Support comes in so many forms—donations, social media shares, words of encouragement, conversations at work, discussions around the dinner table, and people showing up in person to cheer us on. The support this community continues to show is truly immeasurable.
I also couldn't do this without my family.
My wife works tirelessly behind the scenes, planning, baking, organizing, and running from place to place to make sure everything comes together. Her support means more than I can put into words.
This year, my daughter Raina stepped into a new role as one of my blockers without a second thought. Watching her jump in and help throughout the day made me incredibly proud.
I also want to give a special thank you to Jennifer Schroeder, our social media queen.
Jen is the driving force behind our message being seen and heard. She's creating the posts, coordinating and conducting interviews, sharing our story, and making sure Holes Fore a Cause reaches people throughout our community and beyond. Her passion, creativity, and dedication help amplify our mission in ways that simply wouldn't be possible otherwise.
Thank you, Jen. I cannot fully express how grateful I am for everything you do. Your support, commitment, and countless hours behind the scenes have become an essential part of Holes Fore a Cause's success.
My hope is that Holes Fore a Cause continues to be more than just a day of golf. I hope it remains a day dedicated to helping others, a day that brings people together, and a reminder that there is still so much good in the world. There is hope in every day, and there is incredible power in a community that cares.
As for me, the body held up. A sore arm and hip were a small price to pay, and I was once again amazed that after putting myself through a full day of golf, I came away with little more than a few aches and a lot of gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, volunteered, cheered, and supported Holes Fore a Cause 2026. We couldn't do it without you.