On Saturday, July 13, the Business Golf Challenge was played at the Ukiah Valley Golf Course. The tournament was played to benefit the Boys and Girls golf teams. This tournament, in its 28th consecutive year, consisted of 25 teams with 100 players participating in triple digit temperatures. The winning team was Thurston Auto Plaza. Players on the winning team consisted of Trevor Thurston, Tom Fetzer, Matty Randolph and Damien Bird. Second place went to the High School Boys Coaches with Bernice Sopp, Lloyd Hernandez, Doug Ware and Jonah Walsh. Third place was the Steve Miller Family with Rick Johnson, Lee Burgess, Jake Hansen and Shadi Mahfoud. Fourth place went to Schat’s Bakery with Zach Schat, Tim Keffeler, Pat Allen and Jeff Schlafer.  Fifth place was Custom Heating and Cooling with Keith Gordon, Curt Gordon, Chase Gordon and Cary Beer. Sixth place went to McMillen Real Estate with players Ryan Carroll, Mark Pedersen, Tony Crudo and Tyler Hakin.

Speaking for the team players and coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors, players, golf professionals and staff, Savings Bank, and The Lions Club for providing the lunches. We also wish to thank all the people helping with the scoring and the raffle. Also, thank you to all the many businesses who contributed to our cause and success. This year’s tournament was a huge success.

To all, thanks again.

Originally Published: July 17, 2024 at 2:23 p.m.