The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced the return of Joel McHale as the host of its signature charity golf event, the 15th Annual L.A. Golf Classic, taking place Monday, June 8, 2026, at a championship golf course in the scenic foothills of Southern California.
A longstanding favorite of the entertainment community, the tournament raises vital funds to support the Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which provides critical aid to SAG-AFTRA artists facing medical emergencies, natural disasters, housing insecurity and other unforeseen hardships.
The annual benefit brings together celebrities, industry executives, and entertainment professionals for a day of philanthropy and friendly competition on the course. Past players and hosts have included Tim Allen, Anthony Anderson, Jonathan Banks, Chase Crawford, Tony Curran, Patrick Fabian, Donald Faison, Peter Gallagher, Andy Garcia, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Heaton, Richard Karn, Richard Kind, George Lopez, Joel McHale, Joe Mantegna, Kevin Nealon, Kathryn Newton, Michael Peña, Ron Perlman, Joe Pesci, Dennis Quaid, Rob Riggle, Ray Romano, Jack Wagner, Andia Winslow, Scott Wolf and more.
“One of the things I love most about the L.A. Golf Classic is that it reflects the very best of our community. Showing up for someone else demonstrates what it means to take care of one another, and that is what all of these players are doing, and continue to do. Every dollar raised helps ensure that SAG-AFTRA artists facing a crisis have somewhere to turn. For more than 40 years, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has stood shoulder to shoulder with this community, and because of events like this, we will continue to do so for generations to come,” said Pamela Reed, Chair of the L.A. Golf Classic and Vice President of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
“I am especially grateful to my dear friend Joel McHale for returning as our host and for his longstanding commitment to support his fellow artists when they need it most.”
The 15th Annual L.A. Golf Classic is made possible through the generous support of its celebrity players, as well as the sponsors, which include Gold Sponsors: Johnny Carson Foundation and; Silver Sponsors: Anthem Blue Cross, Evoke Advisors, LG, Mickey and Lee Segal Family Foundation, and SAG-AFTRA; Bronze Sponsors: Bush Gottlieb, CVS Health, Diageo, Howard Building Corporation, Jones & Associates and SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union; and a special thanks to Lionsgate Television, Bright Harbor, Kinley, NEON, Casamigos, Johnnie Walker and Ketel One.
The L.A. Golf Classic features on-course contests, celebrity pairings, and a post-event awards reception. Sponsorship packages, opportunities and foursome teams are now available.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which has granted more than $34 million to SAG-AFTRA performers during times of crisis.
