Grocery retailers and their supplier partners from throughout Southern California and beyond gathered at the beautiful Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, CA, for a day of networking and golf as part of the 2019 CGA Educational Foundation Southern California Golf Classic on Wednesday, July 10.
Cooler temperatures greeted the field of more than 130 golfers playing in this year’s tournament. Proceeds from this and the Foundation’s Northern California Golf Classic (July 24) help fund CGAEF’s College Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement programs.
“Our tournaments are fantastic opportunities to help fund our two main giving programs, network with industry peers and play golf at one of Southern California’s most beautiful courses,” said CGAEF President Ron Fong. “The Foundation is extremely appreciative of the many companies that sponsored today’s tournament. Your support helps deserving college students of all ages fulfill their educational goals.”
The field of golfers were well-fed throughout the day starting with a hearty breakfast provided by The Illuminators and lunch provided on the course by Bristol Farms and Mission Foods. Congratulations to this year’s winning foursomes. Scroll below for a list of winners, sponsors, and photos from this year’s event.
Tournament Winners
1st Place
Greg Sheldon, Anheuser-Busch InBev
Cody Yorgesen, Anheuser-Busch InBev
Jordan Wettstein, Anheuser-Busch InBev
John Fehling, Anheuser-Busch InBev
2nd Place
Damon Franzia, Classic Wines of CA
John Larramendy, Classic Wines of CA
Phil Dubourdieu, Classic Wines of CA
Todd Singleyn, Classic Wines of CA
3rd Place
Gary Vlcek, Certified Federal Credit Union
Donna Simpson, Certified Federal Credit Union
Steve Weakley, Certified Federal Credit Union
Jay Lassiter, Certified Federal Credit Union
Closest to the Pin
Women – Deedee Lasker @ 14′ 8
Men – Tony Lawrence @ 2’10
Longest Drive
Women – Heidi Spiller
Men – Ted Baker
Tournament Sponsors
Masters Level
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Chobani, Inc.
Flowers Baking Company
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Kellogg Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
Mondelez International
Moss Adams
PepsiCo
Post Consumer Brands
Sugar Bowl Bakery
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Package Level
Albertsons Companies
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Certified Federal Credit Union
Classic Wines of CA
Gallo Wine Company
Gelson’s Markets
The Hershey Company
Hidden Villa Ranch
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Kirkley Corporation
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
MillerCoors
Procter & Gamble
Super A Foods
Whole Foods Market
Hole Sponsors
Key Mechanical
Re:Think Ice Cream
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
TruGrocer Federal Credit Union
Golf Ball Challenge
Retail Marketing Services (RMS, Inc.)
Hole in One
Zenith Insurance Company
Goodie Bags
Roplast Industries, Inc.