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Els for Autism is dedicated to helping children and adults with autism lead fuller, more independent lives. The organization creates innovative, research\u2011based programs across education, recreation, and adult services, while also supporting caregivers who play a vital role in each individual\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n
To further encourage participation, individual Arcis Golf properties will host on\u2011site fundraising events such as golf tournaments, fun runs, casino nights, fashion shows, and other creative programs that directly benefit individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder. For example, The Woodlands, an Arcis Golf private club and community in Texas, will be a host site for a 2026 Els for Autism Golf Challenge Regional Event\u2014one of the world\u2019s largest charity-driven, amateur golf tournaments. The club will also host a fundraising Regional Event and a dinner featuring award-winning Ernie Els Wines from South Africa\u2019s renowned Stellenbosch\u00a0region.<\/p>\n
Any individual club or individual that raises $15,000 or more\u00a0will earn an invitation to play in the\u00a02026 Els for Autism Golf Challenge Grand Finale, a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment attended by the Els family in the opulent surroundings of The Breakers in Palm Beach.<\/p>\n
\u201cEls for Autism supports some of the most impactful programs available to individuals with autism,\u201d said\u00a0Blake Walker, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Arcis Golf. \u201cOur clubs, members, and guests are always proud to support the organization through the round\u2011up campaign and special events.\u201d<\/p>\n
Round Up 4 Els for Autism is an extension of Arcis Golf\u2019s longstanding partnership with World Golf Hall of Fame member Ernie Els, his wife\u00a0Liezl Els, and\u00a0Marvin R. Shanken, Publisher and Founder of M. Shanken Communications, who together founded Els for Autism. The Els family\u2019s personal experience\u2014after their son Ben was diagnosed with autism\u2014sparked an ongoing commitment to creating brighter futures for individuals of all abilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for the continued support and partnership of Arcis Golf,\u201d said\u00a0Ernie Els. \u201cTheir generosity has helped us expand programs and create more opportunities for individuals with autism and their families. Blake Walker and the entire Arcis team have become great friends of the Foundation, and their commitment means a great deal to all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2025, Els for Autism broke ground on a Specialized Autism-Friendly Recreation Complex\u00a0at The Els Center of Excellence\u00ae in Jupiter, Florida. Construction is now underway, with a planned opening in\u00a0spring 2027. The state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art facility will be the first\u00a0ASPECTSS\u00ae\u2011compliant\u00a0sports and recreation complex in the United States, using research\u2011based architectural design specifically tailored for individuals with autism.<\/p>\n
Arcis Golf also supports Els for Autism through\u00a0workforce-inclusion initiatives. U Can Employ\u2122, powered by Els for Autism, helps companies recruit, hire, onboard, and retain autistic employees while fostering more inclusive workplaces. The Club at Weston Hills, an Arcis Golf facility in the Fort Lauderdale area, completed the program and hired an individual with autism. Arcis Golf plans to expand the initiative across its national portfolio.<\/p>\n
With more than\u00a070,000 individuals with autism turning 18 each year,\u00a0and\u00a01 in 31 children in the U.S. now diagnosed with autism, the need for inclusive employment opportunities continues to grow.<\/p>\n
The partnership with Els for Autism is one of many ways Arcis Golf supports national philanthropic organizations, including the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance, Love Hope Strength Foundation, and Women In Golf Foundation, as well as numerous local charities in the communities it serves.<\/p>\n
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Arcis Golf is a premier owner and operator of 88 private, resort, and daily fee courses in the United States. Arcis Golf continues to transform its portfolio of clubs into inclusive, lifestyle hubs with dynamic programming and unrivaled amenities. Golf and country clubs are elevated to levels of excellence designed to exceed the needs and expectations of families, friends, members, and guests of all ages. The Company is also known for innovative management, with a best-in-class leadership team committed to enhancing service levels and reinventing the modern club experience. Headquarters: 8343 Douglas Avenue, Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75225. Phone: (214) 722-6000. Website:\u00a0arcisgolf.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Els for Autism is devoted to helping children and adults with autism and their families have a better life. The organization delivers innovative, research-based programs for individuals and families across the entire lifespan through Early Intervention & Educational, Recreation, and Adult Services. Based at The Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida, Els for Autism supports families locally and around the world through both in-person and virtual programs. Founded in 2009 by World Golf Hall of Famer and four-time Major Champion Ernie Els, his wife Liezl, and M. Shanken Communications Founder Marvin R. Shanken, Els for Autism was inspired by the Els family\u2019s personal journey after their son Ben\u2019s autism diagnosis. Their commitment led to the creation of a world-class campus designed to help individuals with autism reach their fullest potential and live meaningful, fulfilling lives while supporting the families who walk alongside them. Els for Autism Foundation is a US public charity (EIN #26-3520396), recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from Federal tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code.<\/p>\n