Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/22/24 – From Press Release
The 32nd Annual Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Golf Outing, held Monday at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, featured 80 golfers and 56 corporate and individual sponsors. Participants were treated to colorful fall foliage and scenic vistas on a perfect day weatherwise. The event is expected to raise over $25,000.
Special guests, who spoke at the banquet included Jimmy Lynch, Athletic Director, for the Philadelphia School District (who spoke about the growth of the game at the elementary, middle and high school levels in Philadelphia), and Jessica Byers, head coach of the Cheltenham High School boys’ team and founder of both the boys’ and girls’ programs at CHS. Both guests acknowledged the help and support of the PLA. Also in attendance was Phillylacrosse.com Founder and Editor, Chris Goldberg, a recent Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee.
The golf outing supports the PLA’s nonprofit mission, as a chapter of US Lacrosse, to promote the game in Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. Outing proceeds help the PLA to do the following:
*Support the PIAA Public Lacrosse League and youth and middle school programs in Philadelphia and beyond (including Eyekonz, Harlem, Little Quakers, and Black Women in Sport Foundation).
*Support the PLA Stick Stringing Project,’ which refurbishes and/or donates sticks for the benefit of programs in the City and Greater Philadelphia;
*Organize/underwrite the Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and other award recognition banquets and events;
*Conduct/sponsor high school and youth coaches’ clinics; and
*Promote diversity and inclusion in the sport.
*The PLA Golf Outing this year was held in “In Loving Memory” of dear friends in the lacrosse community who passed away since the 2023 golf classic last October, including the following: Dan Dolphin, *Timothy A. Dowling, James ‘Jim’ Grimes, Salvino J. “Jim” Marra, Jr., Jacquelin ‘Jackie’ Pitts and Harry Price.
Event Results: Winners of the team and individual skill contests at this year’s PLA Golf Outing were as follows:
Winner Foursomes (Scramble Format):
Matt Smith, Kevin Stetson, Colin Vail, Kurt Von Zychlin (59)
George Chou, Steve Elliot, Dan Kelly, Mark Wolfington (61)
Joseph Doody, Stan Matthews, Pat McIntyre, Dan Tang (61)
Closet to the Pin – Hole / Winner / Distance
3rd Hole – Joe Doody (9’10”)
8th Hole (Front Pin) – Dan Tang (5’7’’)
8th Hole (Rear Pin) – Colin Vail (13’7’’)
11th Hole – Rob Garrity (10’5’)
17th Hole – Kurt von Zychlin (7’0”)
Longest Drives
4th Hole (Men) – Mark Aitken
4th Hole (Women) – Michelle Bruxelles
12th Hole (Men) – Gus “Sturminator” Sturm
Straightest Drive
5th Hole (Men) – George Chou
5th Hole (Women) – Susie Stetson
Double-Flag-Birdie-Challenge Winners: Colton Growney, Jason Borso, Patrick Knaus, Brett Manney
Raffle Winners: Peter Lawrence, Colton Growney, Steve Long, and just about everyone else in attendance…
The PLA would like to thank the following volunteers, who committed their time to help make the outing a success: Jim DeRose, McCall Growney, Steve Growney, Carole Hupfeldt, Tim Morrison, Jim “Cuzz” Rolston, Jazmine Smith and Janice Sippio-Henderson. Thanks also to the staff of Philmont Country Club for hosting the PLA group.
The PLA would especially like to thank the following 2024 Golf Outing Sponsors for their generous support:
CHAPTER SPONSORS (PLATINUM)
The Corrigan Group, LLC (courtesy of GT and Jane Corrigan)
Family of Olivia Doody / Hilary Budny
Latter Days Saints for Lacrosse (courtesy of Bryan and Krista Rogers)
LOWKEY Lacrosse (Courtesy of Drew D. Fox and Family)
MAJOR SPONSORS (GOLD)
Accessible Home Care of the Main Line (courtesy and Cathy and Bill Miller)
The Begier Family (courtesy of John and Nancy Begier)
Granite Run Buick GMC – Hole in One Sponsor (courtesy of Ryan Irish)
Envision Land (courtesy of Bob Rosenthal)
John Ritzenthaler Company (courtesy of the Steidle Family)
MIAX Exchange Group (courtesy of David Seidman)
NXT Sports (courtesy of Peter Lawrence)
The Ronon Family (in memory of Andrew Ronon)
Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky (courtesy of Robert Mongeluzzi)
Schluderberg Foundation (courtesy of the Hupfeldt Family in memory of ‘Huppy’)
Sovereign Insurance (courtesy of Kevin Gallagher)
Summit Realty Advisors, LLC (courtesy of John Zaharchuk)
CO-SPONSORS (SILVER)
Boathouse Sports (courtesy of Peter Scott)
Michael French
Golf Galaxy
The Ikeda Family (in memory of Bruce “Big Guy” Ikeda)
Heritage Lacrosse (courtesy of Chris Bates, Pat Carney and Scott Growney)
KROLL (courtesy of Paul Barnes)
MESA Lacrosse (courtesy of Nodie, Trav and Mark in Memory of Kip Taviano)
Philadelphia Public League/Philadelphia School District (courtesy of Jimmy Lynch)
Pioneer Quix Stix Lacrosse (courtesy of the Quix Stix Board)
Ryan Morton & Imms, LLC (courtesy of Kevin Ryan)
Sterling Investment Advisors (courtesy of Tim Flatley)
United Sports Training Center (home of the Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame)
PATRONS OF THE PLA (BRONZE)
Larry and Julie Berger
BSN Sports (courtesy of Chris McNichol and Steve Kotch)
Cowen and Company (courtesy of Patrice Growney-Aitken)
The Cox Family (courtesy of Bruce Cox)
Cresa (courtesy of Chris Aitken)
DE Technologies, Inc. (courtesy of George Chou)
Michele Lefevre Doyle
Doug Ikeda (in memory of Brother Bruce “Big Guy’ Ikeda)
Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc. (courtesy of Barry and Ed Walsh)
The Erwine Family (in memory of Shelly, Lydia and Bobby Erwine)
HHP Hotels (courtesy of William McNamara)
HHH Big 4 Lacrosse (courtesy of Colleen McGarity Kelly)
Hoteling Investment Management (courtesy of Colton Growney)
The Lord Family (courtesy of Rob Lord)
Merrill Lynch Advisors (courtesy of Peter Rohr)
The Merrill Family (courtesy of Don Merrill)
The McNichol Family (courtesy of Chris and Nina McNichol)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Summer League (courtesy of Noel Turner and Jim Derose)
Phantastix Lacrosse Club (courtesy of Lorraine Beers)
Philadelphia Masters / Gray Eagles Lacrosse Clubs (courtesy of Robert DiPuppo)
Philadelphia Wings (courtesy of Bari Pasternack)
The Powers Family (courtesy of Bob and Claire Powers)
The Resch Family (in memory of Bill and Barbara Resch)
Rose Tree Optimist Youth Lacrosse (courtesy of Jeff Pettit and the Rose Tree OYL Board)
Snyder Moore Insurance Agencies (courtesy of Kenneth J. Garrity, Jr.)
Steel Yard Sports (courtesy of Paul French)
The Stetson Family (courtesy of Bob and Susan Stetson)
Tigers XXVI Lacrosse (courtesy of the Quint & Andrea Slattery)
Versed Experts – Liability/Medical Experts (courtesy of Casey O’Rourke)
The Wollard Family (courtesy of Jamie and Jayd Wollard)
