Inaugural “Doc” Collier Memorial Golf Tournament

Join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, and remembrance at the first annual “Doc” Collier Memorial Golf tournament, honoring SGT Russell “Doc” Collier, a brave combat medic with the Arkansas National Guard who volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the 39th Infantry Brigade in 2004. He was killed in action in October 2004 while rending aide to a mortally wounded fellow Soldier. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal for his heroic sacrifice.

Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. 1st place, $2,000, 2nd place $1,500 and 3rd place $1,000.

• • 18 Holes of golf at Hardscrabble Country Club, Fort Smith
• • Shotgun start at 0900
• • $1,000 per team
• • Four person scramble
• • Swag bag for each player
• • Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and Beverages  catered by Mr. Randy Lann, the official Grill Master of the Dallas Cowboys
• • Box Luches from Hardscrabble will  be available at the Lakehouse
• • Imperial Golf Hat and Military Challenge Coin

This year’s tournament is specifically to raise funds to support the Foundation’s Education, Scholarship and Professional Development fund. Since 1967 the Foundation has awarded over 1.8 million in scholarships to Arkansas Guard Members, their Families and their Survivors. The Foundation is seeking to raise $50,000 for its 2026-27 scholarship program.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

Help us honor a hero and invest in the future of Arkansas’s Guard families.