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ACIFIC PALISADES (MARCH 2, 2022) – The points to claim victory. Congratulations to low PGA
PSouthern California PGA Foundation was hosted Professional Michael Block of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
by the historic Riviera Country Club for the 6th Annual for carding an impressive round of 66, or 47 stableford
SCPGA Foundation Classic while raising over $75,000 points, to finish six shots and points clear of the
for the SCPGA Foundation’s College Scholarship professional field.
and ClubsForeYouth® programs. To date, the SCPGA
Foundation has awarded $1 million in scholarships and Thank you to our partners who made the SCPGA
has provided over 700 sets of equipment along with PGA Foundation Classic possible: TravisMathew, Maui Jim,
Instruction to student athletes. Callaway, Blue Tees Golf, Therabody, and GT Golf. A
special thank you to the Riviera Country Club staff,
Playing in a Stableford format, a total of 21 teams made its members, PGA Director of Golf Todd Yoshitake,
up of one PGA Professional and four amateurs from all PGA General Manager Jim Richerson, and Golf Course
over the country participated in this year's event. Superintendent Marshall Dick.

"The Foundation Classic at Riviera Country Club is a ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA FOUNDATION
highlight of our year and a top fundraiser for our youth The Southern California PGA Foundation is a 501 (c)
programming and we thank the entire team at Riviera (3) non-profit organization and operates as a public
for their support and help to make the event happen and foundation. The Foundation is involved in and supports
happen at the highest level." said Southern California the growth of the game of golf through initiatives such
PGA's Executive Director Tom Addis III, PGA. as ClubsForeYouth®, Neighborhood Golf, PGA Junior
League Golf, SCPGA/TGA Golf Enrichment, Drive, Chip
The team from Dallas National Golf Club, led by PGA & Putt, Special Olympics, SCGA Junior, CIF, PGA HOPE
Professional Brett Beaty, accumulated 111 stableford and California Alliance for Golf, to name a few.

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