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 was the day his family chose to remember him in a charity golf tournament called âThe Andy Classicâ.
The proceeds were given to Morton Golf Foundation who will continue to pass it on to local youth, disabled and underserved throughout the year.
Thanks to Andy as he is still putting smiles on the faces as his good deeds continue.
Once a year the PGA Champions TOUR partners with the First Tee juniors from Chapters across the country.
This year, five juniors were selected from the First Tee – Greater Sacramento to play in this event. They were Sahil Nathoo, Abigail Lin, Gianna Singh, Ish Sodhi, Hannah Stouder.
On Saturday they play once again with their chosen PGA Pro hoping to make the cut so they can play again on Sunday.
Every junior player said the same thing when asked if they were having a good week at Pebble Beach, âThis is as close as I have been to playing on the PGA TOUR.â They are all living their golf dream.
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 the 16 team players.
This year Tom Morton along with the Morton Golf Foundation raised $137,439.00 going directly back to local youth, adaptive and underserved.
Since the inception this event has raised $18,105,209.00.
This year alone these 32 players have raised $2,626,522.00!
The 2025 goal is set at raising over $20million for the total 11 years.
Next year the date for the 11th Annual Capital Cup is set for September, 2025. Looking forward to growing our charity along with this event.
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 athletes arrived early to play golf on MacKenzie Golf Course along with a separate group playing a Shotgun scramble on Arcade Creek Golf Course. While they were playing on the course the remaining athletes went to the back of the range to showcase their golf skills. There were 5 different skills stations set up with over 30 Morton Golf Foundation volunteers guiding them through their contest.
The morning ended with the Haggin Oaks famous burger bar to enjoy while they cheered on each Athlete as they received their metal.
Several volunteers have already approached us to make sure they stay on our volunteer list for next year. The first time we ask them and from then on, the volunteers ask us to help.
This event is always our best event of the year as we all believe that the Special Olympics Athletes are the real winners. Thanks for everyoneâs support & we look forward to seeing you back next September.
The 5th Annual Capital Golf Challenge was played in conjunction with the 100 year Centennial Celebration of William Land Golf Course on Saturday, June 8th, 2024.
Under the beautiful Sacramento skies the City Elected Officials -vs- the County Elected Officials competed in a Ryder Cup format in a fundraiser for the newly built Hiram Johnson High School Life & Golf Skills Academy.
For the past 4 years this fundraiser has raised nearly $300,000.00 to make this state of the art practice facility become a reality. The goal is to keep this fundraiser going every year to help maintain and staff this practice center.
The City Elected Officials are proud of winning this format 4 times to the 1 time that it was won by the County Officials.
We canât wait to see a high school golf team established as it puts Hiram Johnson High School on the map.
To donate to this on-site project Click HERE . Under the event type in Hiram Johnson Facility.
The Del Paso Foundation golf scholarship application is now open.
Del Paso Foundation Scholarship
Del Paso Foundation offers the R. B. âBudâ Roberts Memorial Scholarship. They are a public foundation that will award scholarship funds and grants to support Sacramento area youth engaged in the golf, hospitality, and food service industries. In addition, children in need and youth golf participants are also eligible to receive the Foundationâs scholarship funds and grants. Scholarships and donations will be awarded at the Foundation Boardâs discretion and based on need and academic achievement. The Foundation Board will support the Sacramento community and choose recipients from the Sacramento area.
Application Checklist
To be considered for a scholarship award, the following items must be sent to the address below. Complete all sections of the application A personal essay Official, sealed copy of the most recent high school or college transcripts Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance for upcoming Semester Two letters of recommendation; one must be from a teacher
Mail your completed application and additional elements by the deadline of June 15, 2024, to: Del Paso Foundation 3333 Marconi Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 Attn: Ellen Phillips
Today, April 24, 2024 was a wonderful day at Hiram Johnson Golf Facility Ribbon Cutting. For the past 10 years a vision was created and now a reality has begun.
Over 10 years ago the idea came about regarding bringing the golf course to the school and letting high school students have an opportunity to experience not only the game of golf but also the First Teeâs nine core values helping students grow on and off the course.
Morton Golf Foundation has been fundraising for the past four years to sustain this facility once it was completed and now, we can start doing that process.
In early April, 2024 the First Tee â Greater Sacramento began mentoring and guiding Hiram Johnson High School students in the game of golf.
As the facility continues to grow, they will be adding not only after school programs but weekend and year-round golf skills as well.
Today at the Ribbon Cutting, Principal Garrett Kirkland enhanced the event by having Hiram Johnson students attend the event to see and hear what was created for them. To kick-off the ribbon cutting we were entertained by the Hiram Johnson School Band that added to our excitement.
We all look forward as we continue to watch the Hiram Johnson Golf Facility grow!
The 27th Annual Free Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt started under cloudy skies. As the 6,000 plastic eggs were laid out for age 0-10 kids the sun started to come out. As the sun continued to shine the families came out in droves to enjoy the greatest Easter Egg Hunt ever.
The lines of families coming out to enjoy the FREE pancakes was as long as the eye could see. Everyone was smiling & laughing as they watched the colorful Easter Bunny make her way to hug each child see saw.
As the families enjoyed the delicious pancakes flipped by Chef Blanca they all had the opportunity to color their placemat. Then it was on to the start of the Egg Hunt near Hole #1 of Arcade Creek Golf Course. As the kids were waiting for the clock to tick to 11:00 am for the egg hunt to start they all made sure they signed their name in chalk so the Easter Bunny knew they were there.
Thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible. It takes an entire TEAM as we all believe in giving back to our Arden-Arcade community.
18-Year-Old Ietetsu Ueyama Organizes Fundraiser to Benefit Junior Golf Development Programs With Morton Golf Foundation
At the age of 8 a junior golfer, Ietetsu Ueyama, decided he wanted to host a birthday party at Haggin Oaks, but he didnât want his friends to give him a gift. He asked that his friends give a donation toward Morton Golf Foundation to support junior golf. The day ended with Ietetsu donating $455.00 to Morton Golf Foundation so another junior golfer could have the opportunity to play the game. More recently, Ueyema organized a mini golf night.
Ten years later, on July 17th, 2023, Ietetsu Ueyama, now 18 years old wanted to create another fundraiser to support Morton Golf Foundation. With all proceeds going to support junior golf development grants and grow their game through tournaments, coaching, and equipment.
For the past 4 months, Ietetsu has been using his great personality and skills by asking his friends and families for support in growing his next fundraiser.
Ietetsu has been a volunteer for Morton Golf Foundation since he has been 4 Âœ years old. At that time, he attended an âEaster Egg Huntâ at Haggin Oaks and decided that day that he was going to volunteer. For the past 14 years, Ietetsu has been an active volunteer in helping raise funds to give back to other non-profits to grow the game of golf. When he turned 18, he decided that he wanted to give back into adulthood and called the Morton Golf Foundation to discuss his newest adventure with creating his next fundraiser. The idea come about at a Committee meeting to have a Mini Golf Night knowing that whoever he asked to participate could join in whether they played golf or not.
On Monday evening, July 17th the fundraiser kicked off with 7 putting teams participating along with several donors that provided the opportunity for a junior to participate.
30 participants gathered in the 107-degree heat starting at 5:00 p.m. One participant was quoted as saying, âWe had so much fun at the event that I donât remember how hot it was.â
As the evening came to an end, a wonderful catered dinner was provided in the Pavilion Tent by his family, owners of Shoki Ramen House, 2530 21st Street, Sacramento.
The Winning team was won by Kelli Corlett, Ellis Morton, Evan Morton, Kenny Castro & Alex Cooper with a score of only 26 putts.
This year Ietetsuâs fundraiser will donate nearly $2,000 to support future junior golf development grants!
Frank LaRosa, a friend and board member of Morton Golf Foundation was the emcee of the event. Frank interviewed Ietetsu and asked if he would wait another 10 years to do a fundraiser since he did one at age 8 and age 18. Ietetsu answered back, âIâll do one every yearâ.
Are hats are off to our friend IETETSU UEYAMA for believing in the mission and organizing a thrilling mini-golf night. It is philanthropy like his that continues to help all ages of people through this amazing sport of golf, character building, and competition for a lifetime.
