FTSV 11th Annual OPEN a HUGE SUCCESS

The FTSV 11th Annual OPEN full-shotgun tournament on June 9th was a huge success. The weather couldn’t have been better at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club for the 160 golfers including 16 sponsors that came together for a great cause, raising a total of $145,000. Proceeds benefit First Tee – Silicon Valley financial aid program. Our unique approach to youth development transforms lives and gives kids and teens a brighter future. We teach life skills and golf skills on-course, in-school, and after-school. Our programs are accessible to youth of different backgrounds and perspectives and affordable to families experiencing financial hardship. Our teen participants Salma, Camille and Franky were in attendance to share their personal stories about the impact our program has had on them.

Salma Rivera
Franky Sumcad

We would like to recognize all the individuals behind our sponsorships listed below: 

Presenting – Reception & Tee Prize Sponsor:  EmmaLily Vineyards – Steve Petersen

Hosting Dinner Sponsors: PGA TOUR Superstore – Brad Hanson GM Cupertino and Nicholas Kendall GM East Palo Alto Store and PwC – Sarah Beelaard, DJ Wheeler, Patrick Young and Jeff Mollenhauer;

Contributing Lunch Sponsors: Hallagan Huston Family Foundation – Ron & Ann Hallagan, Bill Powar, Guerrero Properties – Intero – Steve & Lisa Guerrero

FTSV Open 2023 Sponsors

FTSV 11th Annual OPEN Winners

First Place Score of 54

Eric Arnold

Nate Deaton

Brad Rocca

Tom Skinner

Second Place Score of 56

Carlos Guerrero

Mike Kenyon

Will Klopp

Ryan Sloane

Contest Winners

Closest to the Pins: Joshua Jang 1’2″, Josie Freeman 9’9″, Mike Benham 5’11”, Juliet Mittleman 36′ & 13’3″, Raj Marya 5’5″ and Putting: David Bartoshuk and Brian Wilcox

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Thank you to our MC & Auctioneer Dan Rusanowsky – voice of the Shark’s Radio Network and recent recipient of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster.

Live Action Supporters:

  1. CordeValle Resort Getaway – Theresa Ludvigson
  2. VIP 49er Game Experience Package for 4 – Andrea Brenholz
  3. 49er 2 Game Package for 2 Plus Tailgate Parking – Jim Cilker
  4. EmmaLily Winemakers Dinner for 10 (3) – Ron Hallagan and Dean Munro
  5. PGATSS Fitting Van Experience Plus New Driver and Putter – Ron Hallagan
  6. Dan Rusanowsky Go Teal Experience – Jim Cilker
  7. Warriors 4 Courtside Lounge Tickets plus merch – Eric Arnold

Raffle Prize Winners: Foursome plus Carts  

1. Cinnabar Hills Golf Club – Joe Calhoun

2. Los Lagos Golf Course – Manny San Agustin

3. Callippe Preserve Golf Course – Ron Hallagan

4. Los Positas Golf Course-Dan Pereyra

5. Foxtail Golf Club – Norma Kinser

6. Boundary Oak Golf Course – Ron Ramies

7. Crystal Springs Golf Course – Dan Rusanowsky

8. Metropolitan Golf Links – Brett Dodge

9. Laguna Seca – David Spinelli

Thank you to our Board Members for their support, especially Open Co-Chairs: Steve Guerrero and Steve Petersen along with Open Committee Members: Alex Wrobel, Pam Schramm, Roger Crockett, Jim Pieper, Albert Gonzales.

Other Supportive Board Members: Sarah Beelaard, Steve Almassy, Lucas Watson, Victor Arranaga, Ron Hallagan, DJ Wheeler, Dick Budelli, Don DeLorenzo, Mike Kenyon, Dave Kinser, and Andrea Brenholz

Thank you to our Staff:  President & CEO George Maxe, Development Director Judy Dixon Deaton, Marketing Coordinator Nicole Woodson, Program Director Chris Moreno-Hunt, Operations Coordinator Julie Donnellan, Program Coordinators: Manny Gallardo, Phoenix Jarrell-Desch, Joe Stuban, Operations Analyst Carlos Herrera and Operations Coordinator Victor Manrique

Thank you to our Volunteers:  Nestor Arivizu, Roni Castro, Kathy Hausler, Teri Kent, Julie Dubbs, Isabella Herrera, Karen Barrett, Varnika Arun, NancyRivera, and Salma Rivera.

Thank you to Cinnabar Hills Golf Club: Nick Starr, Tournament Director and Adam Schiro, GM and Food & Beverage and Grounds Staff for a perfectly run tournament.

Proceeds from the Open will help us impact the lives of youth by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. We believe that all kids deserve the chance to grow in a supportive environment with mentors guiding them. We are dedicated to building programs that are accessible, welcoming and as impactful as they are fun.  

Please contact our Development Director, Judy Dixon Deaton 408-508-4881 – [email protected]  to discuss sponsorship or underwriting opportunities for our Classic Tournament on October 9, 2022 or next year’s Open on June 7, 2024.