There are few things as relaxing and inspiring as a day on the golf course. Unless of course it's a day on the golf course for a great cause.

HOPE International, a local faith-based nonprofit designed to aid underserved individuals experiencing financial difficulties, is gearing up this year's edition of its annual fundraising golf outing.

On Friday, Sept. 11, HOPE International's golf outing will be staged at 8 a.m. at Iron Valley Golf Club in Cornwall. On the same day at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the event will be conducted at Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford.

"For 25 years, this golf tournament has been about so much more than golf," said Jeff Rutt, HOPE International's founder and chairman of the board. "Every dollar raised has gone toward giving hardworking entrepreneurs in some of the world's most vulnerable communities access to the small loans, savings and training they need to build a better future for their families."

In addition to an enjoyable round of golf, participants will enjoy on-course activities and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Currently, organizers of HOPE International's golf outing are seeking players and sponsors for the event.

To register or for more information, go to https://engage.hopeinternational.org/event/26th-annual-golf-tournament/e744182.

All proceeds from the golf outing will go toward HOPE International's mission "to invest in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel."

"The day will be relaxed and fun," said Paige Snyder, senior event planner for HOPE International. "People who know each other and people who are meeting for the first time will be gathered around a shared love of golf to support the work of HOPE. There will be images of clients, stories of transformation and plenty of prizes."

A total of more than 300 participants are expected to attend HOPE International's golf outing at both venues - mission supporters, community members, sponsors and golf enthusiasts.

"The purpose and goal behind the golf tournament is to raise funds to help further HOPE's mission to equip millions of families and entrepreneurs globally by giving them a safe place to save, the opportunity to receive small microfinance loans to start businesses, as well as training to overcome poverty and find hope in Christ," said Emma McMurray, events fellow for HOPE International.

The golf outing serves as HOPE International's largest fundraising event. Over the past 25 years, HOPE International has positively affected the lives of 9.5 million people, both directly and indirectly.

HOPE International is headquartered at 227 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.