July 17, 2025 (Paso Robles, CA) — Community generosity was on full display at the 2025 Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament, where more than $160,000 was raised to benefit Must! Charities’ mission of strengthening the greater Paso Robles wine region by supporting local nonprofits with resources, tools, and leadership development.
Hosted at Hunter Ranch Golf Course and led by Austin Hope and the dedicated team at Hope Family Wines, this annual event continues to grow in scale, energy, purpose, and community spirit.
Held each May to kick off Paso Wine Festival Weekend, the tournament has become one of the most anticipated charity events of the year. It routinely sells out, a testament to the incredible experience the Hope Family Wines team creates and the purpose that fuels it. What began as a fun day of community camaraderie now draws supporters from across the state and beyond, all rallying behind the power of collective giving to drive measurable change in the region.
“This tournament keeps getting bigger and better, just like Paso Robles,” Hope said. “It’s a testament to what makes our region special — heart, togetherness, and a drive to help others. Every single person who tees off with us makes a difference through the work of Must! Charities.”
As always, Must! Charities hosted an unforgettable experience at their signature sponsored hole. For 2025, Hole #1 was transformed into a full-blown disco, complete with music, lights, and dance-floor energy — made possible by generous local partners including The Sign Place, Scout Rental Co, Smile and Wave Music, Kramer Events, Draping by Kim, Alpha Lit, and Boo Boo Records.
“This tournament is so much more than a day on the green,” said Becky Gray, Executive Director of Must! Charities. “It’s a labor of love by the Hope Family Wines team; they pour their hearts into every detail, and it shows. Their efforts, combined with the generosity of the players and sponsors, turn a fun event into a powerful catalyst for community change.”
With plans already underway for 2026, the Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament continues to set the gold standard for philanthropic events in the region, uniting wine lovers, golf enthusiasts, and changemakers alike.
About Must! Charities
Must! Charities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the model of philanthropy. By uniting donors, pooling resources, and investing strategically in our region while empowering nonprofits and educating our community. From the outset, Must! Charities made a bold promise. 100% of donations from the community would be used exclusively to directly fund the projects that we support. This unique stance has been at the core of our mission since the beginning, and is something we remain fully committed to as Must! continues to grow. Must! overhead is provided by an umbrella of funding sources called ‘Must! Roots.’ These funds are kept completely separate from traditional community donations.
Learn more at mustcharities.org
About Hope Family Wines
Hope Family Wines is one of the pioneering heritage wineries that helped spark the modern winemaking era in Paso Robles. Owner & Winemaker Austin Hope grew up in Paso Robles as the son of winegrowers Chuck and Marlyn Hope, from whom he inherited his love and respect for the region. Hope Family Wines today spans six brands that exemplify the world-class quality and diversity of Paso Robles: Austin Hope, Treana, Quest, Austin, Liberty School, and Troublemaker. In the fall of 2022, Hope Family Wines
was named “American Winery of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast’s annual Wine Star Awards. Most importantly, Hope Family Wines works with 50 partner growers and a dedicated family of employees who make it all possible.
Learn more at hopefamilywines.com