About

The Birch Golf Classic raises funds for incredible non-profit organizations in a streamlined golf tournament that highlights our community businesses, Trailblazers and organizations doing good along the I-5 Corridor. Locally owned equipment rental & sales company, Birch Equipment, Owner Sarah Rothenbuhler, teamed up with co-worker Jessie Everson and Board Members: Jake Locker, Paul Twedt, Jay Julius and Sam Adkins to develop the Birch Golf Classic. Fully underwritten by Birch Equipment, 100% of the tournament proceeds go to the recipient organizations. 

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Connecting Business & Community


Designed to connect business and community, the Birch Golf Classic held each September in Bellingham, WA has donated to non-profit organizations helping transition our most vulnerable off the streets and onto better pathways. The event also highlights Community Trailblazers in business, law enforcement, social services, professional athletes, education and local celebrities, the tournament is a diverse melting pot of community and business joining together to enjoy the day together and get some amazing work done.

Recipient Organizations


2024 marks the Birch Golf Classic’s 10th year- and through joining forces with incredible businesses and community members, BGC has distributed over $2 million dollars to organizations helping to transition people off the streets and onto better pathways.