Third Annual Golf Tournament
FODSD held our 3nd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, August 25th, 2023 at the Coronado Golf Club. Each year we’ve seen new and familiar faces coming out to play golf, socialize, and raise funds to award to scholarships to San Diego City College (SDCC) Students.
ALL funds raised go directly to recipients who will each be awarded $1000, which can be used for anything students’ need - school supplies, transportation or life supplies. Scholarship applications are accepted starting in September, the selection process happens in October, and funds are awarded at The BIG Give in November.
Donations are still being accepted! Since 2000 FODSD has donated nearly $900,000 To City College students. Help us get closer to our goal of $1M scholarships!
Thank you to all of our Sponsors !!
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Our format - 4-person scramble - was full of fantastic activities and prizes! The Foursomes were able to purchase Golf Tournament bundles (Mulligans, Putting Rope and a Pro Drive) at registration. There were also complimentary range balls for warm-up. A BBQ lunch was available before the 1:00 shot-gun tee time.
This years’ SWAG was provided to each golfer in a FOD-branded shoe bag, and contained snacks as well as giveaways from sponsors. Lots of on-course activities and treats were available from sponsors at various holes during the round as well as a chance to learn about their organizations..
TOURNAMENT GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
Winning Foursome - Tollefson, Cantor, Yam, Panisside
They win an:
Engraved Trophy
Complimentary 4-some to next year's Friends of Downtown San Diego Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament
Complimentary Golf Fees for (4) at one of the following PGA West Resort Courses worth $1000
POST-TOURNAMENT PARTY
This year we were all treated to a taco dinner after finishing the round, and a chance to mingle and visit with other players and non-golfing friends. A number of SDCC attendees, including City College President Dr Ricky Shabazz, VP of Student Administration Marciano Perez and Public Information Officer Cesar Gumpas. The SDCC Foundation sponsored the taco bar, and Executive Director Erin Flannagan, Chairperson Gerald Ramsey and Dr John Parker were in attendance.
At the Social Hour, Leah Bentley, FODSD Communications Director shared her musical talents, performing with Geoff Corey 5. Erika Migliori FODSD President welcomed attendees and shared information about FODSD and it’s mission. Christine Baker FODSD Director gave the attendees an overview of the Scholarship process. Aaron Rhine FODSD Golf Chair announced the winning foursome and addressed the crowd. Over a dozen prizes were raffled off by Erica and Aaron.
Photo Gallery Courtesy of Greg Hoxsie Photography
SPECIAL THANKS
FODSD is 100% volunteer organization and our entire 2023 Board of Directors worked hard to make the event a success. Special thanks to:
Aaron Rhine, a FOD member and a former PGA Teaching Professional, and Ben Price long-time Board Member, spearheaded the strategy and planning, working with participants and Coronado golf course.
Leah Bentley and Paul Scalone developed and executed the social media and communications strategies
Lori Carpenter, Crystal Bonetto, Tracie Hasse, Jessica Schatz, Brittny Brown and Crystal Bonetto supported multiple areas, including: auction, sponsors, on-site coordination, and event management.
2023 Officers Cornelia Siem, Christine Baker, Leah Bentley, and Erika Migliore helped with all aspects of the event.