The Liberty National ACE Grant Cup returned to Liberty National Golf Club on Monday, May 11, 2026, continuing its tradition of combining world-class golf with meaningful impact. This year’s event raised $131,500 in support of the AJGA Foundation’s Liberty National ACE Grant program, further strengthening its mission to expand access to competitive junior golf.
"The Liberty National ACE Grant program is about creating opportunities for talented junior golfers by helping remove the financial barriers that can stand in the way of pursuing their potential."
While each year brings a new chapter, the purpose behind the event remains constant: creating opportunities for young athletes. Funds raised through the Liberty National ACE Grant program provide critical financial assistance to junior golfers with both talent and need, helping cover the costs associated with national-level competition and ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of potential.
"The Fireman family and the Liberty National ACE Grant program truly change lives. The opportunity for young golfers to pursue their passion without financial barriers is something that can shape their future in profound ways."
The Liberty National ACE Grant Cup has grown into a cornerstone event for the AJGA Foundation, thanks in large part to the continued support of the Liberty National Foundation, club members and the AJGA Foundation Board. Their commitment has helped sustain the event’s impact while also fostering an environment that brings together leaders in the golf community around a shared cause.
Since its debut in 2016, the event has been held at a number of renowned venues across the country, highlighting the widespread support behind the Foundation’s initiatives. Liberty National Golf Club, however, has become synonymous with the event in recent years, offering a premier stage that reflects the significance of its mission.
“We are proud to partner with the AJGA and support a program that has done so much good for young athletes and their families over the years. The Liberty National ACE Grant Cup has become a tremendous vehicle for generating support around that mission, bringing together the Torch Lighters Club, Liberty National members and others throughout the golf community who believe in investing in the next generation of the game.”
Beyond the day on the course, the Liberty National ACE Grant Cup represents something greater. For many recipients, the support generated through this event provides a pathway to compete, develop and pursue opportunities that may have otherwise been out of reach. The impact is lasting, extending well beyond a single tournament or fundraising total.
The success of the 2026 event reinforces the collective belief that when a community comes together, the game of golf can open doors and change lives.
"We’re incredibly grateful to our donors and board members for their continued support of this event and the mission behind it. It is something we are very proud of, being able to support junior golfers as they develop both on and off the course. We also want to thank Liberty National for their ongoing commitment to the program, which helps make opportunities like this possible year after year."
For more information about the Liberty National ACE Grant Cup, please contact Katie Lamfers, Manager, Foundation, at klamfers@ajga.org.