On Saturday, May 20, the Putting for Miracles charity mini golf tournament will return to Leisure Lanes, 3440 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. The tournament will incorporate two courses and have a set cost per player, with a maximum of four players per team. In addition to the tournament, the event will include a silent auction, local vendors, and food trucks.

The silent auction will begin once registration opens at 9 a.m. Attendees will be able to bid on a variety of items donated by local businesses, including gift baskets and gift cards. Several vendors participating in the event have also donated items that may be bid on during the auction, and buyers will be able to collect their purchases during the closing ceremony of the tournament.

Over 20 vendors and nonprofits will be set up at Leisure Lanes during the event, including Texas Roadhouse of Lancaster, Blankets of Honor, local crafters and stands that will sell baked goods. Participants will also have the option to purchase goods from five food trucks: Black Diamond Cafe, Apple Crate, Big Bark Chew BBQ, Dough & Arrows and Krazy Kones. Putting for Miracles is still accepting vendors, and the deadline to register as a vendor is Saturday, May 6. For more information, contact puttingformiracles@gmail.com.

The first Putting for Miracles tournament was held in August 2022 and was organized by Dave Chobanoff. For many years, Chobanoff has participated in multiple programs though the Children's Miracle Network to raise money for children's hospitals. He began exploring different ways that he could fundraise for the cause, which led to the organization of the mini golf event. The tournament attracted dozens of sponsors and over 60 players and raised more than $5,000 for the Children's Miracle Network. Attendees were paid a visit by Warrior Gannon and his family, who shared their experience with receiving critical care through the network.

Chobanoff knew when he organized the first event that he wanted it to become a yearly tradition and grow in size and scope this year. "It's shaping up to be much larger this year. We're already exceeding many of our expectations," Chobanoff said. "It was still successful last year; even if I had only raised 100 bucks, it would have been worth it." Chobanoff also noted that many players from last year have already signed up to participate again, and he has incorporated feedback from the players to apply to the second tournament.

To register for the event, visit https://tinyurl.com/puttingformiracles.