Par for the Course: Sac ABOTA's Golf Tournament Highlights
- assist950
- Jun 24
- 2 min read

What an incredible day on the greens! We're still buzzing from the excitement of our recent golf tournament, and we couldn't be more grateful for everyone who made this event such a tremendous success.
Heartfelt Thanks
First and foremost, we extend our deepest gratitude to Albie Aware, whose unwavering commitment to our community continues to make a profound difference in countless lives, especially those diagnosed with breast cancer.
This tournament is just one example of how our community rallies for a common cause, demonstrating generosity with every stroke!
We're also incredibly thankful for our sponsors who stepped up to support this event:
LexisNexis • Offices of Noah Schwartz at Ringler • Carol Nygard & Associates • Focus Litigation • MRK Medical Consultants • Talas Engineering • O'Brien & Zehnder • Hansen Kohls Sommer & Jacob, LLP • First Legal • Arrowhead Evaluation Services • Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime • The Perrault Family • Laskin Balma • Wilcoxen Callaham, LLP • McNamara Law • Scott Yuill's State Farm Office • Guenard & Bozarth Personal Injury Lawyers • Dreyer Babich • Signature Resolution • San Filippo & Haddad Mediations and Workplace Investigations • Rivera Hewitt Paul LLP • Sierra Coast Pain
And to all the players who brought their A-game and competitive spirit to the course. Thank you!
A special shoutout goes to Valley Hi Country Club and their exceptional team for providing the perfect venue and ensuring everything ran smoothly from the first tee to the final putt. Their hospitality and attention to detail truly elevated the entire experience.
Celebrating Our Champions
The competition was fierce, but several teams and individuals rose above the rest:
Top Men's Team honors go to Keith Chidlaw, Brad Thomas, Ian Scharg, and Nolan Armstrong, who dominated the course with their impressive teamwork and skill.
The Top Women's Team trophy belongs to Madison Simmons, Maddy Meager, Cole Simmons, and Anastasiya Novitskaya, who showcased incredible precision and strategy throughout their round.
Our Top Mixed Team award goes to Max Hammersmith, Judi Callahan, Ronald Vanderpol, and Christine Vanderpol, proving that great golf transcends gender when players work together seamlessly.
Individual Standouts
The individual competitions were equally thrilling:
EJ Rogers showed nerves of steel to win the Putting Contest
Nick Salvetti claimed the Men's Closest to the Pin with a shot that had everyone talking
Wilma Gray took home the Women's Closest to the Pin with remarkable accuracy
Tommy Lininger powered his way to victory in the Men's Longest Drive competition
Julie Laskin crushed the competition to win the Women's Longest Drive
Until Next Time
This tournament reminded us why we love this game and this community. The combination of friendly competition, outstanding sportsmanship, and shared passion for golf made for an unforgettable day. We're already looking forward to next year's event!
Thank you again to everyone who participated, sponsored, and supported this tournament. Here's to many more successful rounds ahead!