FTSV’s 12th Annual OPEN full-shotgun tournament on June 7th was a huge success. The weather couldn’t have been better at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club for the 160 golfers including 17 sponsors that came together for a great cause, raising a total of $190,000. Proceeds benefit First Tee – Silicon Valley’s financial aid program. 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.
One of our teen participants, Tristan Hipolito, was in attendance to share the impact our program has had on his leadership skills, “I never thought I would be the type of person that was capable of interviewing executives, mentoring youth, organizing improvement plans for my high school team, and most of all, representing my chapter (First Tee – Silicon Valley) on a national panel. FTSV gave me the tools to be a better leader and the opportunity to push myself – for that I am so grateful.”
We would like to recognize all the individuals behind our Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor: SAGA Foundation (David Bartoshuk)
Hosting PLUS Sponsors:
EmmaLily Winery (Steve Petersen)
PGA TOUR Superstore (Brad Hanson & Nicholas Kendall)
Hosting Sponsors:
Hallagan Huston Family Foundation (Ron & Ryan Hallagan)
PwC (Sarah Beelaard & DJ Wheeler)
Gallagher (Mike Gallagher)
Contributing Sponsors:
Guerrero Properties – Intero Real Estate (Steve & Lisa Guerrero)
Pinnacle Bank (Doug Moffat)
Ernst & Young LLP (Scott Whelton, Gareth Hunt, Blake Bridges)
D&V General Engineering Contractors (Mark Petersen, Gregg Fisher, Nada Maxwell)
Luna Mexican Kitchen (John Lopez)
Panera Bread (Jeff Burrill – who generously donated lunches)
FTSV 12th Annual OPEN Scramble Winners
PGATSS Putting Contest: 8 players made 1 putt – Dave Vanoncini, Bill Feulner, Rich Gillern, Jody Kirk, DJ Wheeler, Casey DeCarlos, Bret Treece, JC Nuno
Closest to the Pin: Lake #8-Mark Zunich 7’6”, Mountain #2-John Leetch 5’8’’, Canyon #5-Ross Huffman 14’11”
DGDG Car Hole-In-One – no winners but special thanks to Jeremy Beaver for their sponsorship
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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.
Thank you to our Raffle supporters for donating Golf foursome plus carts. Raffles Prize Winners:
1) La Rinconada Country Club – Andrew Beelaard
2) Half Moon Bay Golf Links – Nathan Hamby
3) Almaden Golf & Country Club – Dave Vanoncini
4) Silver Creek Valley Country Club – Ron Hughes
5) Saratoga Country Club – Justin Lee
6) Boulder Ridge Golf Club – John Crevelt
7) San Jose Country Club – Rob Sisco
8) Peninsula Golf & Country Club – Joe Chan
9) Bay Club Football – Steve Guerrero
Thank you to our Live Action Supporters:
1) EmmaLily Winemakers Dinner for 10 with Steve Petersen – Bill Feulner
2) Klay Thompson Signed Designer Basketball Shoes – James Cilker
3) VIP 49ers Game Experience Package – Blake Bridges
4) 49ers 2-Game Package Plus Tailgate Parking – John Wong
5) Dan Rusanowsky Go Teal Experience – Lucas Watson
6) CordeValle Resort 2-Night Golf & Spa Getaway – Scott Whelton
7) CordeValle Resort 2-Night Golf & Spa Getaway – James Cilker
8) San Jose State vs Stanford Tailgate Experience for 4 – Ross Huffman
9) San Jose State vs Stanford Tailgate Experience for 4 – Eric Arnold
10) Special Day at Mayacama Golf Club with Mike Blach – Ken Miller
11) Warrior 4 Courtside Lounge Tickets – James Cilker
Thank you to our Board Members for their support: Steve Almassy, Victor Arrañaga, Jr, Sarah Beelaard, Andrea Brenholz, Steve Guerrero,and Lucas Watson
Our Participating Board Ambassadors: Dick Budelli, Ron Hallagan, Doug Moffat, Steve Petersen, Tiffany Sparks, DJ Wheeler, James Woodbury and Alex Wrobel.
Thank you to our Tournament Coordinators: Development Director Judy Dixon Deaton & Marketing Coordinator Nicole Woodson,
Thank you to our other Staff: President & CEO George Maxe, Program Director Chris Moreno-Hunt, Operations Coordinators Julie Donnellan & Victor Manrique, Program Coordinators Manny Gallardo, Phoenix Jarrell-Desch, Joe Stuban, Tanner Riley & Felix Jasso.
Thank you to our Adult Volunteers: Nestor Arivizu and Roni Castro plus Alumni Nancy Rivera and Francesca Sumcad.
Thank you to our Participant Volunteers: Tristan Hipolito, Alexandra Varo, Jennifer Barrientos, Kristen Tang, Sophia Tang, Salma Rivera and Zachary Smart
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 growing our program so it is accessible to MORE kids. Please contact our Development Director, Judy Dixon Deaton 408-508-4881 – [email protected] to discuss sponsorship or underwriting opportunities for next year’s Open on June 6, 2025.
Published: 06-10-2024