The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club’s 14th Annual Putt & Pub fundraiser is Saturday, January 17, 2026. New this year: The Putt & Pub course is expanding to 12 holes.
Sponsored by The King Family Foundation, this event draws nearly 400 golfers and hundreds of spectators to the heart of Fort Myers Beach, promoting local non-profit organizations while driving business to island bars and restaurants. The Putt & Pub is a signature fundraiser of the Woman’s Club, whose mission is to support the entire nonprofit community through creative events and collaborations.
Teams of four, many dressed in full costume, will putt their way through a pre-routed 9-hole mini-golf course. Along the way, they can enjoy drink specials, enter raffle drawings, and support multiple local causes—making it a day full of fun and community impact. “We will be creating designated routes for each team so that play runs smooth and keeps moving along,” stated Dawn Thomas, Co-Chair of the event.
“We are proud to be able to support this event once again,” said Alex King, of The King Family Foundation. “For over 60 years, The King Family has made Fort Myers Beach our home. Even after Hurricane Ian, we remain committed to supporting the island’s recovery. We sponsor the Woman’s Club Putt & Pub because they are the bridge connecting so many organizations and causes that give back to our community.”
Participating Nonprofits are: Lions Club, Friends of the Library, Friends of Lovers Key, Friends of the Mound House, Fort Myer Beach Art Association, FMB Strong, Beach Kids, Women of Irish Heritage, SW Florida, FMB Chamber of Commerce, Sanibel School Seahorse Choral, Community Foundation and The PTO.
Where the holes will be: Wahoo Willie’s, La Ola, Snug Harbor, Nervous Nellie’s, Margaritaville, Tiki Bar at The Lighthouse, Petey’s Upper Deck, Yucatan, S.O.B., The Whale, Beach Bar and Mr. Waves.
“Each hole is run by a local non-profit and features creative challenges, drink specials, games, and other fundraising opportunities,” added Thomas. “With more holes, more partners, and more fun, this year’s Putt & Pub will be bigger than ever. Proceeds go directly to participating non-profits, and the day ends with an awards ceremony at the Margaritaville Sunset Terrace.”