SWOCC release - Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to tee it up for student scholarships at the 2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Foundation. The tournament will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the renowned Sheep Ranch course, with check-in beginning at 12:00 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.  Registration & Sponsorship Information - The tournament is limited to 20 foursomes. Registration is $300 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for students attending SWOCC’s Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available.  Individual & Team Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d0931612-2f01-40d3-afc4-c83fc9a41b62&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa  Event Sponsorship: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=f7fd92d7-8600-4a15-a729-f2cb6effe08f&envId=p-qGgUrWOFU0KCUTbJ5veLkg&zone=usa   For questions about becoming an event sponsor, or registering a team, contact the SWOCC Foundation at [email protected] or 541-888-7209.  About the Course:  Ranked the No. 13 Best Resort Course in America by Golfweek, Sheep Ranch was designed by the acclaimed team of Coore & Crenshaw and features one mile of Pacific Ocean frontage, breathtaking coastal views from every hole, and nine greens perched along Oregon's dramatic coastline. The Foundation Classic offers golfers an opportunity to play one of Oregon's most sought-after courses while supporting scholarships for SWOCC students.  More about Sheep Ranch: https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-courses/sheep-ranch-golf-course/   Every registration and sponsorship helps expand scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their educational goals at Southwestern Oregon Community College.  About the SWOCC Foundation - Since 1962, the SWOCC Foundation has supported the College to improve people’s lives – socially, culturally, economically and educationally – through friend-raising and fundraising. The College serves Curry, Coos and western Douglas county residents’ needs for transfer degrees, high-skill job training and community classes. For more information about the foundation, visit www.socc.edu/foundation.