Country Artists Tee It Up For Children's Charities In Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - More than a hundred golfers joined some of country music's artists on the green Tuesday in the hopes of striking a chord for kids in need.

"If you can play guitar and raise money for people in need, then that's a win-win," country musician Josh Abbott said.

Even legends like Kix Brooks, formerly of Brooks and Dunn, and host Jack Ingram were thrilled to swap their usual denim digs for polo shirts and khakis at Haggin Oaks.

"It ust makes you feel blessed," Brooks said. "I'm pretty much always in."

"You're opening yourself up, you're opening your life up," Ingram said. "Most of us are all the same. We're all trying to figure it out and make it happen for our families and our children."

The event - run by local radio station KNCI - will benefit two local children's charities.

A concert featuring The Farm, one of the hottest new acts in Country Music, followed the golf tournament.  Before their post-tournament concert, the band made a stop at the Good Day Sacramento studio to perform a few songs and promote Golf and Guitars.

Event organizers hoped to raise $60,000.