Nov. 14’s HASC Charity Golf Classic raised close to $40,000 for National Health Foundation’s work addressing health-related disparities in underserved communities. 

Over the past decade, the fundraiser has brought in more than $600,000 for NHF programs like Pathway Recuperative Care — which provides housing for homeless patients upon their release from acute care. Other NHF initiatives include Health Academy, which teaches students about nutrition, and a Teen Parenting program. 

This year’s fundraiser took place at Red Hill Country Club, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Rancho Cucamonga. While not long by course standards, its greens are tricky and guarded by a number of pines and sycamores. The Nov. 14 event saw temperatures in the mid 80s.

Standout scores and achievements included the following.

Low score, team: Phillip Cohen, Shery Shemirani, Dave Heinan and Mitch Kitayama (135).

Low score, men: Mitch Kitayama (71), Dave Heinan (72) and Eddie Rowland (74).

Low score, women: Shery Shemirani (89).

Winner, all-at-once putt before tee off: Steve Sisto.

Closest to hole, No. 4: Rick Afable (6 ft., 9 inches).

Closest to hole, No. 6: Dave Heinan (6 ft., 3 inches). 

Closest to hole, No. 10: Mitch Kitayama, (8 ft., 0 inches).

Closest to hole, No. 15: Steve Moreau, (14 ft., 6 inches).

Longest drive, hole No. 9, men: Eddie Rowland.

Longest drive, hole No. 9, women: Shery Shemirani.

Special thanks go to the dedicated sponsors who backed this year’s event. They include presenting sponsors HFS Consulting and Toyon Associates, awards sponsor Belle Haven Investments, lunch sponsor Cedar-Sinai Health System, contest sponsor Chivaroli & Associates Insurance Services, golf cart sponsors Keenan Health Care and PIH Health, wine sponsor OneLegacy, beverage sponsor UC Irvine Health and wine donor Wines by Tim.

Event staff look forward to seeing 2016’s participants at next year’s Classic!

Contact:
Jamila Mayers
(213) 538-0739
jmayers@hasc.org