On Thursday, Sahith Theegala will tee it up at the Sony Open, the first full-field PGA Tour event of 2025. Despite the beautiful Wailea setting and $8.7-million purse, however, Sahith Theegala’s thoughts are with those affected by the wildfires in his hometown of Los Angeles, which continue to burn out of control. Fanned by 100-mph wind gusts, the flames have ravaged rich and poor neighborhoods alike, turning L.A. into an apocalyptic scene usually reserved for the movies. 180,000 citizens have been ordered to evacuate their homes and at least five people have already been confirmed dead.

Support is pouring from all over North America, including from Theegala who made a pledge to help on Wednesday night in the most realistic way he possibly can:

By making lots and lots of birdies.

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For every birdie Theegala makes at the Sony Open this weekend, the Pepperdine alum will donate $100 to relief efforts. For every eagle, $250. Theegala’s donations will go to three specific charities—the American Red Cross, Direct Relief and Canine Rescue Club. As his Instagram story explains, the American Red Cross provides “shelter, food, emotional support and health services” to areas affected by disaster. Direct Relief is currently working with L.A.-area YMCAs to distribute free N95 masks to protect citizens against smoke inhalation while Canine Rescue Club is seeking to provide temporary foster care for pets displaced by the fires.

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Needless to say, we hope Theegala goes very, very low this weekend and that other PGA Tour pros follow suit. The people of Los Angeles are in dire need right now, and it would be great to see the golf community pull together and do our small part to help.

This article was originally published on golfdigest.com