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Inaugural Roger Scott Memorial Golf Outing

The Inaugural Roger Scott Memorial Golf Outing is a charity tournament and fundraiser held at the River Heights Golf Course in DeKalb. This event celebrates the life and service of the former longtime DeKalb County Sheriff, with all proceeds supporting the local nonprofit organization LOVE Inc.

Date
Jul 23, 2026
Location
DeKalb, DeKalb County
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Inaugural Roger Scott Memorial Golf Outing

Event summary

Highlights

  • Beneficiary is the nonprofit LOVE Inc. (Love in the Name of Christ)
  • Honors the legacy of the late longtime DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott
  • Inaugural event featured over 80 golfers and community leaders
  • Held at the River Heights Golf Course in DeKalb
The tournament serves as a memorial for Roger Scott, the late DeKalb County sheriff. Participants gather at River Heights Golf Course to play rounds of golf while supporting local social services. The event was established by the sheriff's son, Nathan Scott, who leads the organization receiving the funds.

Money raised during the outing goes to Love in the Name of Christ, or LOVE Inc. This nonprofit operates within DeKalb County to help those in need by coordinating with various church ministries. During the inaugural gathering, former DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith addressed a crowd of over 80 golfers before the shotgun start.

Organizers have expressed plans to continue the outing as an annual occurrence. The event blends community remembrance with active philanthropy, fostering support for vulnerable residents in the DeKalb area.

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River Heights Golf Course
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DeKalb, DeKalb County

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