(KRTY Writers Cup Benefits First Tee – Silicon Valley – Published 7/06/2026) The 2026 KRTY.COM Writers Cup will benefit First Tee – Silicon Valley. Join some of Nashville’s country music songwriters on Wednesday, September 30th at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club for a day of golf, guitars and giving back!
Writers participating in this year’s KRTY.COM Writers Cup:
Casey Brown, Ben Williams, Lily Rose, Blake Pendergrass, Parker Welling and Luke Dick
KRTY.COM Writers Cup Timeline:
10:00am – Check In – Pick up Gift & Lunch
11:45am – Players in Carts
12:00pm – Scramble Shotgun Start
5:00pm – Cocktails & First Half Songwriters Show
5:45pm – Dinner, LIVE Auction & Raffle
7:00pm – Second Half Songwriters Show
KRTY.COM Writers Cup Tournament Pack will include:
$50 per player – Tournament pack will be available a few weeks before the tourney
One Mulligan
Closest to Hole (2)
DGDG Car Hole In One
Putting Contest at the snack bar turn
10 Raffle Tickets for chance to win exciting prizes
Benefits First Tee – Silicon Valley
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(KRTY Writers Cup Benefits FTSV! – Published 10/03/25) The 2nd Annual KRTY Writers Cup benefitted FTSV in a BIG WAY by raising $40K! 124 golfers, including 6 Nashville Songwriters, came out to Cinnabar Hills Golf Club on a cloudy Wednesday for a day of golf, guitars and giving back!
“We are very proud to be able to produce this event for the benefit of First Tee – Silicon Valley” said Nate Deaton, KRTY.com General Manager. “We are lucky to have 6 amazing songwriters with us this year, Trent Tomlinson, Luke Dick, Ben Williams, Casey Brown, Chris Bandi, and the last-minute entry, Matt Stell. One night at the end of last year, I mentioned to Cole Taylor that I had an idea to do a Charity Golf Event with Songwriters. He looked at me and said, we could call it the Writers Cup! And here we are.”
After a full day, players and sponsors were treated to dinner and a show. The songwriters told stories, played guitar, and sang some hit country songs. Smack dab in the middle, First Tee – Silicon Valley participant and junior coach, Adam Rosa, spoke about his experiences. Adam shared how FTSV helped him set his own goals and grow at his own pace instead of comparing himself to others, which gave him a new positive perspective about his self-worth and his accomplishments.
The KRTY Writers Cup raffle, live and silent auctions raised an astounding $40K for First Tee – Silicon Valley’s financial aid program. FTSV would like to thank the Writers Cup sponsors, players, and the staff at Legendary KRTY.COM for their support. Without such support, FTSV could not continue to help MORE Kids!
Writer’s Cup Results Recap:
Songwriter Trent Tomlinson’s Winning Team = Score 679
Tony Damore, Jeff Athens, Rigo Gutierrez, Justin Moles, Ben White, Geno Gingery, Robby Zipp, Shone Freeman, Hayden Freemen, Tom Holt, Kurt Klein, Mark Chiavetta, Lucas Chiavetta, Jeff Narduzzi, Sean Narduzzi, Cathy Smith, Tak Taoyama, Keven Want, Tomoaki Kumagai
Foursome Winners = Score 125
Justin Moles, Ben White, Geno Gingery, Robby Zipp
Putting Contest = Avery Cook
Closest to the Holes = Matt Leslie Lake #2, Matt Moore Lake #8, Adam Craig Mtn #2, Shelley Carr Mtn #8
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The KRTY.COM Writers Cup will benefit First Tee – Silicon Valley. Join some of Nashville’s country music songwriters on October 7th at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club for a day of golf, guitars and giving back!
