Photos: Sanderson Farms Championship winner swings by Children’s of Mississippi
Published on Monday, September 25, 2023
Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications
2022 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Mackenzie Hughes gave Children’s of Mississippi patients pointers in putting and joined them in golf-related arts and crafts during a visit Thursday to the state’s only children’s hospital. Hughes was in town for the tournament’s annual Media Day. The 2023 tournament is set for Oct. 2-8 at the Country Club of Jackson.
Children's of Mississippi patient Melanie Conner of Clinton asks 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Mackenzie Hughes for an autograph.
Children's of Mississippi patient Makayla Jones of Moss Point tees up during a golf lesson with Hughes, the 2022 winner of the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Children's of Mississippi patients Melanie and Makayla decorate golf balls during a Sanderson Farms Championship afternoon at the children's hospital. This year's tournament is set for Oct. 2-8 at the Country Club of Jackson.
Children's of Mississippi patients wrote messages on golf balls. Makayla writes "Don't give up."
Hughes gives a putting lesson to Children's of Mississippi patient Kelvin Pierce of Glendora.
Makayla shows the golf ball she decorated during an afternoon of golfing fun at Children's of Mississippi.
2022 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Hughes decorates golf balls with Children's of Mississippi patients Melanie and Makayla.