Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/29/25
From PLA Press Release
The 33rd Annual Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Golf Outing was held on October 20 at Spring Ford Country Club in Royersford. The event featured 80 golfers and 60 corporate and individual sponsors. Participants were treated to colorful fall foliage and scenic vistas on a blustery autumnal day. The event is expected to raise over $28,000.
Mike Murphy, former head coach at Penn for 16 years, attended the event as the PLA’s special guest, and spoke about his recent involvement and new role with Harlem Lacrosse and opportunities to continue supporting the growth of the game in the City of Philadelphia and elsewhere beyond traditional venues.
Coach Murphy acknowledged the help and support of the PLA during his time in the region, where his coaching career took off at Haverford College – a power in the Centennial Conference every year under his tenure. Also in attendance was Chris Goldberg, who founded and operates Phillylacrosse.com, and two Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductees, Class of 2025: Bob Mongeluzzi and Brett Manney.
The golf outing supports the PLA’s nonprofit mission 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 Lacrosse, Little Quakers, Youth Mentorship Program and others);
*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, the most of recent of which took place October 21st at Springhaven Country Club, as well as 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 2024 golf classic last October, including the following: Bill Bergey, Stuart “Stu” Brown, Billy DeMaio, Kevin “KT” Donohue, Zachary Leo Drake, William Craig Miller, Noah Snyder and Stephen Garrett (Yarnie) Yarnall
Event Results: Winners of the team and individual skill contests at this year’s PLA Golf Outing were as follows:
Winning Foursomes (Scramble Format):
Joe Doody, Stan Matthews, Dan Tang and Kyle Borghi (58)
Paul Barnes Jr., Paul Barnes III, Peter Haldy and Dan McMullan (60)
Dave Burnett, Mark Lotz, John Tall and Ryan Tall (61)
Mark Aitken, Bob Aitken, Chris Aitken and Andrew Bailey (63, won on match of cards)
Close But No Cigar:
Peter Lawrence, Rudy Gabriel, Brett Manney, and Nick Webber (63)
Alex Nicolic, Bob Mongeluzzi, Timmy Goldstein and GT Corrigan (63)
Bryson Craft, Chase Growney, Ryan Buttenbaum and Dox Aitken (64)
Bobby Hill, David Brumbaugh, Sumner Brumbaugh and James Overend (64)
Closet to the Pin – Hole / Winner / Distance
4th Hole (Front Pin) – Chris Aitken (2’3”)
4th Hole (Back Pin) – Sam Hargrove (4’4”)
7th Hole (Front Pin) – Joe Doody (4’4”)
14th Hole – Andrew Bailey (7’10”)
16th Hole – Joe Doody (6’8”)
Longest Drives
3rd Hole (Men) – Chase Growney
3rd Hole (Women) – Michelle Bruxelles
10th Hole (Men) – Ryan Tall
Straightest Drive
No contest, too much wind, any random player could have won and would have had nothing to do with skill
Raffle Winners: Just about everyone in attendance
The PLA would like to thank the following volunteers, who committed their time to help make the outing a success: Laurie Markle (PLA Co-President), Jim DeRose, Tim Morrison, Jim “Cuzz” Rolston, Jazmine Smith and Janice Sippio-Henderson. Thanks also to the staff of Spring Ford Country Club for hosting the PLA group. A final thanks to Ryan Irish, owner of Granite Run Buick GMC, the event’s Hole in One sponsor.
The PLA would especially like to thank the following 2025 Golf Outing Sponsors for their generous support:
CHAPTER SPONSORS (PLATINUM)
The Corrigan Group, LLC (courtesy of GT and Jane Corrigan)
Latter Days Saints for Lacrosse (courtesy of Bryan and Krista Rogers
LOWKEY Lacrosse (Courtesy of Drew D. Fox and Family)
The Schluderberg Foundation (courtesy of Hupfeldt family in memory of Chris “Huppy” Hupfeldt)
MAJOR SPONSORS (GOLD)
Accessible Home Care of the Main Line (courtesy and Cathy and Bill Miller in memory of Stephen Garrett Yarnall)
The Brumbaugh Family (courtesy of David “Boomer” Brumbaugh)
Costello Asset Management (courtesy of Colton Growney)
Envision Land Use (courtesy of Bob Rosenthal
Family of Olivia Doody / Hilary Budny
Granite Run Buick GMC – Hole in One Sponsor (courtesy of Ryan Irish)
John Ritzenthaler Company (courtesy of the Steidle Family
MIAX Exchange Group (courtesy of David Seidman)
The Ronon Family (in memory of Andrew Ronon)
Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky (courtesy of Robert Mongeluzzi)
Summit Realty Advisors, LLC (courtesy of John Zaharchuk)
SuperTruth (courtesy of Bobby Hill) (Paid)
Versed Experts – Liability/Medical Experts (courtesy of Casey O’Rourke)
CO-SPONSORS (SILVER)
Boathouse Sports (courtesy of Peter Scott)
Philadelphia Freedom Lacrosse (courtesy of Bob Miller and Kevin Goforth)
Michael French
Golf Galaxy
The Ikeda Family (in memory of Bruce “Big Guy” Ikeda)
KROLL (courtesy of Paul Barnes)
MESA Lacrosse (courtesy of Nodie, Trav and Mark in Memory of Kip Taviano)
Philadelphia Public League/ School District (courtesy of Jimmy Lynch)
Pioneer Quix Stix Lacrosse (courtesy of the Quix Stix Board)
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)
BSN Sports (courtesy of Chris McNichol and Steve Kotch)
DE Technologies, Inc. (courtesy of George Chou)
Catherine D’Ignazio)
Michele Lefevre Doyle
Patrice, Scott, Steve and Doss Growney (in memory of Patrick Growney)
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)]
The Lord Family (courtesy of Rob and Amy Lord)
Merrill Lynch Advisors (courtesy of Peter and Megan Rohr)
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)
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)
Lee and Debbie Stevens
TD Cowen (courtesy of Patrice Growney-Aitken)
Tigers XXVI Lacrosse (courtesy of the Quint & Andrea Slattery
Steve G. Wigrizer
The Wollard Family (courtesy of Jamie and Jayd Wollard
