NAACP Evansville Branch Hosts First Annual Golf Scramble to Support ACT-SO Youth

Rasheedah Ajibade

The NAACP Evansville Branch hosted its first annual Golf Scramble at The Farm Golf Course, raising funds to support local youth participation in the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). The event drew 16 teams-64 golfers, in all—demonstrating strong community support for the cause.

The scramble was held at The Farm Golf Course, whose mission is to provide a country club experience at affordable rates while nurturing youth through junior golf programs that help them grow both on and off the course. “This was the first scramble we’ve ever hosted, and it was also the first for the Evansville NAACP,” said Dylan Meyer, Course Professional and owner of The Farm. “Because our missions align in supporting youth development, this partnership was a natural fit.”

The event was coordinated with the support of Jack Lowery and Claudia Matthews and brought golfers and community members together around a shared vision: giving young people opportunities to thrive. Proceeds from the scramble will help local high school students participate in ACT-SO, a national program that recognizes creative talent and academic achievement while equipping students with the confidence and skills to make meaningful contributions to society.

To participate in Act-So, students must be U.S. citizens of African descent, enrolled in grades 9–12, and compete in a local competition in categories spanning the sciences, humanities, performing arts, and visual arts. Winners of the local competition advance to the national ACT-SO competition. The 2026 ACT-SO Conference will be held in Chicago, July 18–22.