Desoto County News

Northwest and Ole Miss DeSoto’s 2+2 Golf Tournament

By Sarah Smith

July 19, 2025 – Northwest Mississippi Community College announced the date for the 2025 2+2 Scholarship Golf Tournament is Sept. 16. The event will be held at Cherokee Valley Golf Club in Olive Branch.

This is the 21st year of the annual 2+2 Scholarship Golf Tournament which benefits the 2+2 Scholarship. This scholarship since its beginning has raised over $731,000.

“It is amazing to consider that Northwest has been offering educational opportunities in DeSoto County for 50 years,” said Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Patti Gordon. “The 2+2 Scholarship Golf Tournament provides assistance for both Northwest and Ole Miss students from DeSoto County who attend the DeSoto Center.”

This year’s presenting sponsors are Northcentral Electric Cooperative and Cadence Bank.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available at the following levels: Gold – $1500, Silver – $1000, Bronze – $750, and Hole – $250 and can be obtained by contacting the Northwest Foundation, or by visiting the website.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.