Open Archives - First Tee - Silicon Valley

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

**First Place – Score 54** Brad Rocca, Nate Deaton, Tom Skinner, Eric Arnold – Repeat Champions!

**Second Place – Score 56** Ryan Hallagan (pictured), Jeff Lai (pictured), Adam Duong, Joshua Duong

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

Want to see your FOURSOME photo? CLICK HERE

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

First Tee – Silicon Valley presents our 12^th Annual Open Scramble Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7^th at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. The Open will be our only golf tournament fundraiser this year with a full-field shotgun utilizing all 27 holes and the opportunity for many companies and individuals to show their support. Click here to Register to Sponsor or Play.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting – SAGA Foundation

Hosting Plus – EmmaLily Winery and PGA TOUR Superstore

Hosting – Hallagan Huston Family Foundation and Gallagher and PwC

Contributing – Guerrero Properties, Pinnacle Bank, EY, Luna Mexican Kitchen, D&V Engineering, Panera Bread

All proceeds benefit First Tee – Silicon Valley, 501(c)3 #46-3102278

Gather your clients, co-workers and friends for a great day of camaraderie to help MORE kids! 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.

There are various ways to support the Open:

$20,000 Presenting Sponsor – 3 foursomes and 2 hole sponsor signs plus co-branded logo on all signage, website, socials, newsletters, flyer and program ($16,250 Tax Deductible)

$10,000 Hosting Sponsor – 2 foursomes and 1 hole sponsor sign plus logo on sponsor signage, website, newsletter and program ($7,500 Tax Deductible)

$6,000 Contributing Sponsor – 1 foursome and 1 hole sponsor sign plus logo on sponsor sign and program ($4,750 Tax Deductible)

$2,500 Foursome or $1,250 Twosome Sponsor – 18 holes of golf, shared cart, boxed lunch, tee prize, on-course beverages and snacks, dinner and awards program per player ($1,250/$625 Tax Deductible)

$1500 Hole Sponsor – 1 hole sign, program and sponsor sign listing, plus 2 dinner invites ($1,500 Tax Deductible)

$100 Contest & Raffle Bundle Add On – Per player includes all Contests – Putting, Closest to the Pin and Car Hole-In-One Plus 1 Mulligan and 10 Raffle Tickets.

Option to pay by credit card now or register and pay later by mailing check to: First Tee – Silicon Valley 2797 Park Avenue, Suite 205 Santa Clara, CA 95050

Tournament Timeline

10:30am – Check In, Tee Prize, Range Open, Lunch
12:00pm – Welcome In Carts
12:30pm – Shotgun Start
5:30pm – Dinner & Awards
7:00pm – Closing Remarks

The tournament will be played as a “scramble” format. Each team member will hit from the tee. Two tee shots from each player must be used during the round. The team will select which of the four (4) tee shots it will use for its second shot. Each team member will hit their second shot from the location of the selected tee shot. This process will continue until the ball is holed out. The highest team score per hole will be MAX Bogey (1 over Par) to maintain a good pace of play. 1 Mulligan per player if purchased with Contest/Raffle Bundle. Mulligans apply only to one player — not the entire foursome. Prizes will be awarded to the First and Second Place Teams with the lowest scores.

Please Contact Judy Dixon Deaton for Sponsorships or other information (408) 508-4881 or [email protected]