Second Annual Golf Tournament

FODSD held our 2nd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, August 26th, 2022 at the Coronado Golf Club. It was wonderful to see many familiar and new faces coming out to the course to raise funds for deserving San Diego City College (SDCC) Students.

We are thrilled to announce that we had 126 golfers and raised over $30,000! ALL funds raised go directly to recipients who are each awarded $1000. 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! Help us get to 35 scholarships this year!

Tournament Highlights

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.

Each golfer received a SWAG-Bag containing 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..

Special promotions gave golfers a chance to improve their scores while contributing to the Scholarship Fund:

Par 3 Hole-in-One Contest where players who scored an Ace would win a Ford Bronco donated by Antony Napoli Real Estate Group
Part 4 Secret Pro Drive where players who purchased Mulligan Packages could take their second shot from a super-long drive
Par 5 Ace where players could contribute $100 to the FODSD Scholarship to secure a 1 on hole 18

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 Chairperson Gerald Ramsey and Dr John Parker were in attendance.

At the Closing Ceremony, Christine Baker FODSD President, Jessica Schatz FODSD Scholarship Chair and Aaron Rhine FODSD Golf Chair announced the winning foursome and addressed the crowd. Over a dozen prizes were raffled off by Treasurer Erica Migliori, Aaron and Chris.

Mathews, Hagerla & Kim of the Winning Foursome with FODSD President Christine Baker

Tournament Grand Prize Winners

Congratulations for winning both the inaugural and the second annual tournament with a record low score of 51!

Tyler Mathews
Tyler Hagerla
Josh Kim
Pete Williams

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:
- Pete Dye Stadium, Nicklaus Tournament, or Greg Norman

Special Thanks

FODSD is 100% volunteer organization and our entire 2022 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.

Kathy Povoas managed volunteers and logistics

Jessica Schatz managed the Post-Tournament Party and liaised with City College

Leah Bentley and Paul Scalone developed and executed the social media strategy

Nancy Martin procured the FOD apparel

Lori Carpenter, Tracie Hassse and Crystal Bonetto secured swag items

Cornelia Siem handled check-in

Christine Baker and Erika Migliore helped with all aspects