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Professional golfer Sam Burns was signing autographed photos so Children's of Mississippi patient Mary Mosley of Philadelphia returned the favor.
Professional golfer Sam Burns was signing autographed photos so Children's of Mississippi patient Mary Mosley of Philadelphia returned the favor.
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2021 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Sam Burns visits Children’s of Mississippi patients

Published on Thursday, September 15, 2022

By: Annie Oeth, aoeth@umc.edu

2021 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Sam Burns teed up a surprise visit to patients at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Mississippi Thursday morning. Burns, currently ranked 12th in the Official World Golf Rankings, signed autographs and created golf-related art projects.

Burns then gave a few golfing pointers to children at the Sanderson Farms Championship Youth Clinic at the Country Club of Jackson. The 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship tournament week is set for Sept. 26 to Oct. 2. Earlier this year, tournament host Century Club Charities donated a record-breaking $1.5 million to benefit Children’s of Mississippi, which includes the state’s only children’s hospital.

For Sanderson Farms Championship tickets or more information, visit the tournament website.

Burns gives Children's of Mississippi patient Brandon Gibson of Dalewood an autographed photo as grandfather Kerry Roberts looks on.
Burns gives Children's of Mississippi patient Brandon Gibson of Dalewood an autographed photo as grandfather Kerry Roberts looks on.
Burns, winner of the 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship and 12th in the Official World Golf Rankings, talks with the media during a visit to the state's only children's hospital.
Burns, winner of the 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship and 12th in the Official World Golf Rankings, talks with the media during a visit to the state's only children's hospital.
Burns talks with Children's of Mississippi patient Charnell Irby of Pachuta and her mom, Carolyn Bridges.
Burns talks with Children's of Mississippi patient Charnell Irby of Pachuta and her mom, Carolyn Bridges.