Helicopter Ball Drop
What is a helicopter ball drop?
Golf balls will be dropped from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office helicopter over a flag after the tournament. The owners of balls closest to the flag will win one of our fabulous prizes. Win or lose, your funds will help support our team!
How do I participate?
Purchase Tickets at
Father Time, Downtown Chico in the Garden Walk.
Wheeler Ranch & Feed, 3247 Smith Ave, Biggs.
1920 Market Pl Ste 120, Chico, CA 95928
Can we come watch?
Yep, the public is encouraged to come watch and participate. The ball drop will take place at 5 pm on September 21st, 2026 at Canyon Oaks Country Club. See you there.
Prizes!
- BCSAR helicopter ride over Butte County
- BCSAR sunset river boat tour
- $500 cash donated by Phillips 66
- BBQ donated by Home Depot
- 3 nights at Palisades Resort
- Four (4) 49er club-level tickets with VIP parking donated by Rotten Robbie Gas Stations
- Wine wagon
- Whiskey barrel
- Men’s Rolex Watch
- One (1) general membership to Northern Flight Duck Club guide service. Valid for the 2026 to 2027 hunting season. Includes goose and pheasant hunting and guest pass.
- Ooni outdoor pizza oven
- Blackstone Griddle 28″ griddle
- Kegerator donated by Ferguson Home
- Lifetime Flightcare membership donated by Enloe
- Wine Cooler donated by Ferguson Home
- Generator donated by Red Bluff Motosports
Located in Fort Klamath, Oregon – sleeps 19. 2 nights. Valued at $1600.
Priceless.
Courtesy of Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue.
Cold, hard cash.
Donated by Rotten Robbie Gas Stations: valued at $300.
10+ bottles of premium Whiskey
Donated by build.com. Valued at $1,120.00.
Located at Northstar Resort in Tahoe. Donated by Carrdi LLC. Valued at $2,300.00.
I want to sponsor or donate a prize!
Amazing! Email golf@buttesar.org.