For Kids Foundation welcomed 39 teams to a glorious Northern Nevada spring morning on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks for the 7th Annual For Kids Foundation Charity Golf Event!
Special recognition goes to our Title Sponsor Jensen Electric Company, a second-generation, family-owned, full-service, commercial/industrial Electrical Contractor proudly serving Northern Nevada since 1968. Their mission is to be the recognized Electrical Contractor of choice as a result of setting the standard for quality, service, accountability and value to their clients, employees, shareholders and community, through the passionate application of uncompromised principles. Visit www.jensenelectricnv.com.
More than $5,000 in Tournament Games/Prizes
We recognize local businesses which have donated fabulous items as Tournament Prizes:
Affinity Cleans, Atlantis, Beaujolais Bistro, Buenos Grill, Bully’s, Eclipse Pizza Team, Ferino Distillery, Healing One, In-N-Out Burger, Johnny’s, Junkee Clothing Exchange, La Cucina, Made in Nevada, Moana Nursery, Need 2 Speed, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Peppermill, Red Hawk Golf and Resort, Reno Aces, The Grill at Quail Corners, Total Wine, Washoe Public House, Yogurt Beach
Adding to the fun and excitement was a chance to win $10,000 cash prize for a hole in one and $5,000 for 60’ putt—no winner this year–maybe next year!
Photos can be shared from https://www.facebook.com/ForKidsFoundation/photos/album and on our website https://forkidsfoundation.org/7th-annual-golf-fundraiser/.
2023 Tournament Winners!
With a final score of 53, our 1st Place Winners, Jayson Dean, Devin Sizemore, Mike Zeno, and Jeff Lowden, shared a prize package worth over $5000, bragging rights, and the coveted For Kids Foundation Golf Trophy!
2nd Place went to Clark Pietromonaco, Mark Tatro, Matt Smith, and Josh Tamietti with a score of 54.
- Men’s Longest Drive Winner: Matt Weber
- Women’s Longest Drive Winner: Kara Bailey
- Closest to the Pin Winner: Ben Calingaert, 3’6”
- 1st Place Best Team Name: “Talk Birdie to Me”
50/50 Raffle
This year, our 50/50 raffle generated a total of $5,142!
Big thank you goes to Kyle Robertson, Board Member and Golf Committee Chair; Cesar Quintanilla, Board Chair; the entire For Kids Foundation Board of Directors (Lindsey York, Tayona Tate, Mike Norman, Megan Evans, Michelle Harrington, Fabby Franco, Janell Garcia, and Allie Berkowitz); and our volunteers for all the hours and hard work it took to bring such a fun event to our community.
Now, mark your calendars for an even bigger and better (is that even possible?) event Friday, May 10, 2024, again at Red Hawk Golf and Resort. Stay tuned for details! Interested sponsors/teams are encouraged to email me at annie@forkidsfoundation.org or call 775-741-5231 to reserve their spot now.
Remember, that golf is an easy game; it’s just hard to play!