The Morton Golf Foundation is a 501c3 organization that raises funds for golf programs in the Sacramento community.
Morton Golf Foundation – Annual Report 2023
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Andy Paisal, past Golf Rep for GT Golf and Bag Boy passed away last year. Andy was a recognized junior golfer in the Northern California and well known by Haggin Oaks staff. His family wanted to remember him for what Andy did best, giving back to junior golf. When Andy was ever asked to support Junior golf, he never said, No. Every time he continued to give back and pay it forward. Last Friday, October 4th was Andyâs birthday and that … read more
The 10th Annual L5 Investments Capital Cup was held September 13-15, 2024 For the past 10 years 32 golfers from our Greater Sacramento have come together to play 3 days of golf to raise money for the charity of their choice. Morton Golf Foundation is proud to have our President, Tom Morton playing for the Morton Golf Foundation. These players play 3 days straight in a Ryder Cup format with the winning team playing for an additional $100,000.00 split between … read more
Nearly 500 athletes and their caregivers gathered at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex for a day of fun, and skill-building, and camaraderie at the Special Olympics Golf Regionals. For the past fourteen years Morton Golf Foundation has been a key sponsor of Special Olympics Golf Regionals at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. This year, nearly 500 Special Olympics Athletes & their caregivers showed up with a positive attitude knowing they were going to spend a fun morning at the golf course. Several … read more
On Sunday, September 9, The 76th Annual Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior Championship Tournament occurred at Barley Cavanaugh Golf Course. The Lee sisters, Sophia & Olivia teamed up with Sacramento City Golf Council members Nanci Smith and Mark Perry for a competitive round of golf. Both of these teams shot 68 with their handicaps in this event. This event uses the Champman Scotch format which was a lot of fun to watch as they hit alternate shots. To sign-up for … read more
Where are they now? We have an updated on a few of our past MGF Junior STARS! Nikki Chindavong: MGF Scholarship winner 2023, MGF Jr Grant winner 2017 to 2023 (7 years). Sophomore at UNR, currently working at Jr camps for NCIG, continues to volunteer for MGF. Darla Dela Torre: MGF Scholarship winner 2024, MGF Jr Grant winner 2016 to 2024 ( 9 years, started at 9 years old). Committed to Sac State for 2024, will play on the golf … read more
Cameron Champ came to Morton Golf Foundation when he was a Junior in High School looking for funding. His thoughts were to play in International golf tournaments to increase his awareness for his future to play on the PGA TOUR. The rest is history. . . Cameron, now 29 years old graduated from Texas A & M, is married & resides in Houston, TX. He just finished his 2nd round in the Barracuda Championship with 2 days to go with … read more
Muggy skies and 100 degree temperatures couldn’t stop this electric 2-day women’s golf competition. As this womenâs tournament continues to grow each year, this year kicked off with a field of 61 players. The final group was Kaylyn Noh, Sienna Lyford & Sneha Sharan. Kaylyn Noh won the overall 1st Place with a 5-under at 139. Kaylyn Noh was a Morton Golf Foundation College scholarship winner in 2021.  She graduated from Rocklin High School & went on to Cal Poly … read more
Big names, great people, and a good causeâwhat better two days could country music fans ask for? Last week was the annual Golf & Guitars country music festival at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. For two days, country music stars and fans descended upon the course for one heckuva shindig and raise money for a good cause! On Monday, VIP Golf & Guitars ticketholders were treated to dinner and an intimate evening with several country music songwriters. Before the musicians … read more
On June 26th, 2024 âGolf Fore Healthâ finished their Spring Session in anticipation of the Fall Session starting back up in September. The sun was out, the participants showed up in record numbers as everyone was ready to play 9-holes of golf. Ken Hurdle, Lead Coach came up with a great idea of at the end of each session he ends it with a âHot Dog Scrambleâ. Each participant gets to bring one caregiver to help guide them through their … read more