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Scott Aguilar - I am a first time golf marathoner, a Registered Nurse, TV/Film Medical Advisor, Gastro-Tourist, and a Bacon Aficionaro. As a Disabled Veteran, golf gets me up and out for some fresh air and sunshine on a regular basis. Enter AGUILAR to support his marathon efforts. |
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Blake Alban - Blake grew up playing golf in the Southern California Junior Golf Association and the American Junior Golf Association. He did his undergraduate education at Yale University where he played on the Varsity Golf Team. He has been fortunate to play golf while traveling across the country and to Scotland, England, and Ireland. Currently, he plays out of Hillcrest CC with a Handicap of 5. When he is not on the golf course, he enjoys being a pediatrician at UCLA Medical Center. He is back for his second time playing in the Marathon! Enter ALBAN to support his marathon efforts. |
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Dea Barnes - I've been a golf nut for about 15 years, averaging 5-7 rounds a week. I thought playing 100 holes would be a great challenge. I was fortunate enough to have played 54 holes one beautiful day last month. I didn't pick up the game till my mid 30's and enjoy playing with my 17-year-old daughter, who has been playing since she was 6. Looking forward to playing 100 hole in 1 day while raising money for a great program. Enter BARNES to support her marathon efforts.
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Jimmy Becker - I returned to work for the SCGA in 2011 after a six-year stint at the Northern California Golf Association. As a former collegiate player at the University of Redlands, and by serving on the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship Committee, I understand firsthand how important it is to give younger players the opportunity to play this great game. Kids are the future of the sport and they need every opportunity possible to have affordable access to play the game. Enter BECKER to support his marathon efforts. |
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Terry Black - Doing something to help the Foundation and the work it does is something we should all want to do. I participated in this event last year and enjoyed it very much. I also enjoyed meeting and playing with some of the recipients of the Foundation. It is my hope to have a few more supporters this year and raise more money. Enter BLACK to support his marathon efforts. |
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Bill Boatwright - I am the Handicap Chair at Woodley Lakes Men's Club and the SCGA Delegate. I love golf, but don't get to play as often as I'd like. I like the idea of having 100 chances to get closer to that elusive 'hole-in-one." I also truly want to help young people learn and enjoy the game as I think it's an important lesson and metaphor for life. Enter BOATWRIGHT to support his marathon efforts. |
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George Cabunag - First time joining a golf marathon. My daughter is a beneficiary of this great Foundation and I'm looking forward to helping the SCGA make golf affordable for other kids. Enter GCABUNAG to support his marathon efforts. |
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Samantha Cabunag - I am an avid golfer, eleven years old and in sixth grader, and want to meet new people that play golf. I just started playing in the Junior Development League, which I enjoy. I also enjoy facing the challenges of golf to help me improve my game. Most of my practice is with my dad. We practice in Rancho San Joaquin and then play in Casta Del Sol. I also love other sports such as vollayball and basketball. Enter CABUNAG to support Samantha’s marathon efforts. |
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Juan Carreno - I fell in love with golf in my late 20's watching professional golf tournaments on TV and decided to teach myself how to play this wonderful game. After a few rounds I soon realized I had formed some bad habits and decided to take lessons which turned my game around. I currently carry a 6 Handicap Index and play competively every chance I get. I have been blessed to play gems such as Pebble Beach, Poppy Hills, Torrey Pines, Palmilla and Cabo Del Sol in Mexico Baja California. I have run the L.A. Marathon to raise funds for the Lupus Foundation and looking forward to this type of marathon to help the SCGA Foundation, knowing that it will benefit a new generation of golfers. Enter CARRENO to support his marathon efforts. |
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Dylan Choi- Hi my name is Dylan Choi. I am a 6th grade student at Chandler Middle School. I have been with the SCGA Foundation for two years and I am a G.A.M.E. club member. I play golf, baseball, violin, piano, and five korean instruments. I play golf in the Junior Tour for SCPGA. I practice at Alhambra and Brookside GC and take lessons at Chevy Chase CC with Rick Sessinghaus. I am a boy scout and I am three ranks away from being an Eagle Scout. I maintain a 4.0 GPA in my academics. Enter CHOI to support his marathon efforts. |
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Jeff Cibull - I started playing golf by joining something similiar to the First Tee program when I was 11 years old. It was a great experience, and I learned everything from swinging a golf club to proper etiquette on the course. I have a nephew that is in the First Tee program and see the same joy he gets out of golf as I do. I’m a returning Golf Marathon participant and hope that you’ll support my efforts! Enter CIBULL to support his marathon efforts. |
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Ken Coley - I am a native of San Diego and a supporter in many ways of helping our youth through golf programs. An avid golfer for the past 40 years, I am a long time member at two SCGA member Clubs. Currently, I am the Handicap Chairman at Bernardo Heights CC in Rancho Bernardo. A first time participant, I look forward to a very successful 2012 SCGA Golf Marathon. Enter COLEY to support his marathon efforts. |
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Rick Eriksen - This is Rick’s first year participating in the marathon. He just played Heartwell for the first time recently and had a great time! He’s looking forward to the event, so enter ERIKSEN to support his marathon efforts! |
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Soloman Fishman: My name is Solomon Fishman and I'm a 1st time Golf Marathoner! I started playing golf at age 12 after TW won the 1997 Masters. I'm a UCLA graduate, current MBA student, and work as the Ticket Manager for the Farmers Insurance Open. I'm also a golf instructor for Operation Game On!, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established to help our injured combat troops regain an active lifestyle through golf. Please support my efforts to help provide the younger generation an opportunity to build character and life-skills through Golf. Enter FISHMAN to support his marathon efforts.
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Kevin Gigax - As the Executive Director of the Foundation, Kevin has decided it's finally his time to enter the competition and compete in this year's Marathon. Having organized the event in the past, he's excited to finally get a chance to to tackle the 100 holes himself! Enter Gigax to support his marathon |
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Earl Gillings - Back for his second stint as a Marathon participant, Earl is looking forward to again raising money to support the Southland's junior golfers! Last year, he was one of the top pledge-getters, and looks to do the same this year! Enter GILLINGS to support his marathon efforts. |
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Jay Greenberg - I am excited to be a first time Marathoner raising money for the SCGA Foundation. Presently, I teach 5th grade in Romoland, CA, and as a teacher I try to bring new and untried topics to my students. I first started playing golf when I was 25 years old and looking for a different sport to play. When I started, I mostly played with the 'oldtimers,' those guys who hit the ball 150 to 200 perfectly straight up the fairway and don't look to be the big hitters. It took awhile, but a lot of the lessons they tried to impart, I have finally started listening to many years later.
I believe that the game of golf has the ability to teach juniors, as well as the rest of us, patience, perseverance, and dedication. Enter GREENBERG to support his marathon efforts.
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Lisa Grimm - Lisa was a once-avid golfer whose greatest expectation now is to make it through a round without injury to herself, other golfers or the windows of adjacent properties. Though many players have influenced her golf game, probably none has had greater impact than fellow marathon participant Mike Ortega. "If a guy can swing like that and still score, there's got to be hope for me!" she recently said. When she's not whining about the most recent 2-foot putt she missed, she can be found working as the Director of The First Tee of Los Angeles, volunteering at the Northern Trust Open or working with either the City and County Golf Advisory Committees. Enter GRIMM to support her marathon efforts.
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Doug Heinrichs - My name is Doug and I'm excited to participate in this wonderful charity event! I'm hoping to raise a lot of money (as well as a few blisters) to benefit young golfers from all socio-economic backgrounds, and the SCGA Foundation will allow me to do just that. I'm a member of the Meadowlark Men's Club in Huntington Beach and I'll bet I can get all 200+ guys to chip in a few bucks just to see me get a sore back and shoot 50-100 over par in one day. For the kids I'm very happy to do it! The SCGA has benefited my son Jesse, too. From an early age he's had the opportunity to play some of the finest golf courses in SoCal as a member of the SCGA. He's gone on to play for Marina High School and now he's going to play for Orange Coast Community College and I couldn't be more proud.
Make a pledge and you won't be sorry. It's for a great cause and here's a big "THANK YOU!!" in advance for your support! Enter HEINRICHS to support his marathon efforts.
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Ed Holmes - Ed is a returning marathon participant and is looking forward to another 100 holes of golf! Ed currently serves as the President of the SCGA Foundation and is a Past President of the SCGA. Enter HOLMES to support his marathon efforts. |
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John Jones - Mr. Jones is a multi-Platinum and Grammy award winning music producer and composer known for working with Sir George Martin, Duran Duran and Celine Dion. John is the Rancho Park GC historian and co-founder of the George Von Elm Memorial Golf Tournament, and has also been on the Golf Advisory Committee of the Parks & Recreation Commission for the City of Los Angeles. John is a director of the education charity Awake Community and the music production director of the Music is Hope Foundation. When not missing fairways, John is deep in research on the history of golf in Southern California and beyond. ENTER JONES in the pledge area to support his marathon efforts
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Robert Korpas - Robert Korpas was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. He moved to San Francisco at age 18 and after eleven years living there moved to sunny Southern California. Robert started playing golf at age twenty-five and now holds an 18 Handicap. Besides golf, and managing his and his partner's CPA firm in Glendale, CA., he plays racquetball three to four times a week. Also likes to play poker, and is an avid mentor with Catholic Big Brothers, Big Sisters where he is paired up with a thirteen year old named Alex. Enter KORPAS to support his marathon efforts. |
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Linda Kueny - Last year, Linda topped all other participants by brining in nearly 10% of the total donations! An active Foundation supporter, she is back this year to try to do it again. Enter KUENY to support her marathon efforts. |
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Stian Lintvedt - Stian’s back for his third Golf Marathon! Stian is a strong supporter of the SCGA Foundation’s programs and has been an active Youth on Course member for four years and also participants in G.A.M.E. Club. He’s looking forward to another 100 holes of golf! Enter STIAN to support his marathon efforts. |
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Bob Livingstone - This is Bob’s third year participating in the Golf Marathon and he is the only participant to ever record a hole in one during the event! Enter LIVINGSTONE to support his marathon efforts. |
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Fred MacFarlane - Fred is a member of the SCGA Board of Directors as well as a member of Industry Hills. He is participating in the Marathon for the first time this year! Enter MACFARLANE in the pledge area to support his marathon efforts. |
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Frank Moore - Frank is back again for his third year as a marathoner. He annually looks forward to the Marathon's seven-hour round, enjoying the long day as it typically doubles the golf he plays throughout the remainder of the year. Enter MOORE in the pledge area to support Frank's marathon efforts. |
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Marni Murez - I started playing golf at age six and then entering tournaments around age eight. I play about two tournaments per month, usually with the SCPGA. I also enjoy playing with the South Bay Public Links Club where a group of junior members play in the same event along with the adults each time. I like to compete and keep improving my game. So far, my index is 4.0 and my best score on a regulation course is even par for 18 holes, so my next goal is to shoot under par for a full round. I live in Manhattan Beach and practice at the Lakes at El Segundo, where my coach is Josh Alpert. Enter MUREZ in the pledge area to support Marni's marathon efforts. |
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Mike Ortega - This is Mike's second year on the SCGA Board of Directors, formerly on the Board of Directors of the PLGA and past President of the PLGA. On the Operations Team of the Northern Trust Open for the last 10 years. Member of the PLGA Foundation and ardent supporter of Junior Golf Programs including Urban Youth Golf, Los Angeles County Junior Golf and Long Beach Junior Golf. Looking forward to the challenge of not only completing 100 holes but again raising money for the SCGA Foundation! Enter ORTEGA in the pledge area to support his marathon efforts. |
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Jeremy Pitt - This is my first year on the Golf Marathon committee and I’ve worked for the SCGA for roughly four years now. While attending San Diego State University, I interned with the SDJGA and helped run Junior Tournaments. I enjoyed working with the youth and giving back to the game. I look forward to continuing to show kids that this game also teaches life lessons. Enter PITT to support his marathon efforts. |
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Kenny Punyasovatsut - Kenny is an SCGA Foundation Scholar who attends UC Irvine, majoring in Nursing Science. Kenny has volunteered his time at many Foundation events and was recently recognized for his efforts at a Volunteer Day luncheon. This is his first year in the marathon and he’s looking forward to the challenge! Enter SCHOLAR to support his efforts. Enter KENNY to support his marathon efforts.
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Jennifer Queller - Jennifer is a junior golfer and SCGA/Youth on Course member. She enjoys playing on the Valley Junior Golf Tour and is excited about playing 100 holes of golf to support the Youth on Course Program. Enter JQUELLER in the pledge area to support her marathon efforts. |
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Phil Queller - Phil is a bit more than an AVID GOLFER- he is the current Guinness World Record Holder for MOST HOLES OF GOLF ON FOOT IN 12 HOURS. He set the current world record of 276 holes of play in Riverside June 4, 2001. He believes that ‘GOLF IS EXERCISE’ and has been involved in golf charity work for the last 11 years. During that time he has assisted the American Lung Association, the Debbie Chisholm Make-A-Wish-Foundation, the 911 Foundation, Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center, The Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation, Corona Girls Softball Association, and numerous other charities with their fund raising needs. He looks forward to playing 100 holes to help the Youth on Course program as he has a daughter in our program. Enter PHIL to support his marathon efforts. |
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Mike Rosenberg - As a board member of the SCGA Foundation, Mike has taken the lead on this event as the committee chair for the past three years. He’s looking forward to playing another 100 holes of golf and having continued support from his family and friends. Enter ROSENBERG to support her marathon efforts. |
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Eric Salsa - Eric is a first time marathon participant! He’s an avid golfer who’s looking forward to the event and supporting a great cause. ENTER SALSA in support of his pledge efforts. |
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Lory Stampfl - This is my first time entering the SCGA Golf Marathon. I am currently the President of the Women's Southern California Golf Association Foundation, a past President of the Women's Southern California Golf Association (WSCGA), a retired registered nurse and a golfer. As a first time golf marathon challenger, I look forward to supporting and participating in this very worthy cause by making the game and its values accessible to the youth of Southern California. Enter STAMPFL to support her marathon efforts.
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Bob Suppelsa - Bob is a long time Southern California golfer, having played junior golf, high school golf and then college golf at CSUDH, and is now an active participant and supporter of amateur competitive golf. Bob is a Board member of the SCGA Foundation and an avid supporter of junior golf not only because that’s where he learned the game, but also because his own children are now learning the game. Bob is a member of several different golf clubs including Mountaingate, SBPLGC, Los Verdes and several others and he has challenged each of his clubs to be the number one donor to the golf marathon. Enter SUPPELSA in support of his pledge efforts. |
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Marty Temple - This is Marty’s third year participating in the marathon! Marty is a member of Hacienda Golf Club and serves as the club delegate. He’s also involved in SCGA tournaments as a committeeman. Enter TEMPLE in support of his pledge efforts. |
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Eric Wong - This is my first golf marathon and I’m looking forward to raising some funds for the Foundation and meeting some new fellow golfers. I’m a real estate broker and President of Ellery-Wolcott, Inc. I also serve on the Board of Directors and am the Treasurer of Youth Services Network, Inc., a non-profit that operates three group homes that serve at risk youth. As far as golf goes, I’ve been a member of Golfers Haven (an SCGA affiliate club) and serve as its Club Delegate and Handicap Chair. When I was younger, much younger, I once walked 54 holes so going for 100 will certainly be a challenge. Despite the fact I’ve been an SCGA member since 1990, I never really knew how much they did and more important, how well they do it, for so many people. Meeting Board member Mike Ortega and later Kevin Gigax really opened my eyes to the several opportunities we can have to participate. Let’s have some fun! Enter WONG in support of his pledge efforts. |
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