7th
Annual AIF Philadelphia Golf Classic : 9.15.08
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It was a glorious day for golf and for the Philadelphia Chapter of The American Ireland Fund as over 250 golfers participated in the 7th Annual AIF Philadelphia Golf Classic. The event was held at The ACE Club, The Cricket Club, and Whitemarsh Valley Country Club where the participants enjoyed the challenging courses, the camaraderie, and the opportunity to support Ireland in what has become one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the area.
This year’s outing was chaired by Robert Loftus and Michael McCabe, assisted by vice chairs Jim Kane and Sean Rooney and a stellar committee of Philadelphia’s corporate leaders, whose work garnered over a quarter of a million dollars for The American Ireland Fund.
The rounds of golf on the four courses were followed by a reception and dinner at The ACE Club where Philadelphia honored veteran sportscaster Jack Whitaker with its Philadelphia Leadership Award. The award is presented to the Philadelphian who best exemplifies the core values of The American Ireland fund through charitable works, a love for Ireland and contributions to culture and the game of golf. Jack Whitaker is a Philadelphia native and former sportscaster for WCAU, CBS and ABC and winner of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality. He was named “Best Announcer” by Sports Illustrated, and is a member of the American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame and the Saint Joseph’s University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Kieran McLoughlin, president of The American Ireland Fund, provided an update on AIF initiatives and premiered a new video on some of The Ireland Fund projects, narrated by Liam Neeson.
Also recognized as part of the program was The Starfinder Foundation, the 2007 local recipient of a portion of the proceeds. Starfinder’s mission is to create inspirational learning environments where children are encouraged, through soccer, to develop strong moral character, strive for academic excellence, and live with a positive attitude, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Our contribution will support a program to bring Catholic and Protestant young people from Northern Ireland to Philadelphia for Starfinder’s soccer-based leadership training camp.
A lively auction, marshaled by Philly’s own Steve Comly, enabled additional fundraising and sent home some very happy participants who will be attending Eagles Football Games, Villanova Basketball Games, and golf vacations to Newport Rhode Island and Ireland.
The American Ireland Fund and this year’s Golf Committee would like to extend special thanks to our sponsors and encourages everyone to stay tuned for our second annual Leadership Luncheon, the Chieftains Concert, and new programs that will be introduced this year.
Information:
Katelyn Weeks
T - 215.546.9422
F - 215.546.9437
E - katelyn@expertevents.com
Photos
1a - Jim Lynch and John Kent, members of the 2008 AIF Philadelphia Golf Classic Committee and AIF Philadelphia Regional Board
2a - Michael McCabe, Co-Chair of the 2008 AIF Philadelphia Golf Classic, presenting Jack Whitaker with the Philadelphia Leadership Award
3a - Kieran McLoughlin, President, The American Ireland Fund; Tony Williams, President, Starfinder Foundation
4a - Kieran McLoughlin, Sharon McCullough, and Kingsley Aikins, President of The Ireland Funds
5a - Bob Loftus, Co-Chair of the 2008 AIF Philadelphia Golf Classic
6a - Guests enjoying the AIF “Thank You” video, part of the dinner program.
7a - Golfers practicing their putting skills at The ACE Club
8a - Bob Loftus, Co-Chair of the 2008 AIF Philadelphia Golf Classic, and Kingsley Aikins, President of the Ireland Funds, kicking-off at The ACE Club
The ACE Club
1. Dave D’Agostino- Closest to the Pin, Gerry Hurley, Kevin Connor, Bruer Kershner
2. 1st Place Team Net- Chris Misset, Mike Gregor-1st Place Individual Gross, Patrick Loftus, Noel Collins
3. Tom Bell, Jason Early- Longest Drive and 2nd Place Individual Gross, Dan McAnally, Robert Loftus
4. 2nd Place Team Net- Phil Early, Joe Viviano, Jay Cottone
Philadelphia Cricket Club- Militia Hill Course
5. Sean Kent, Doug Friel, Brian Laurinaitis, Gary Guarnaccia- Longest Drive
6. 2nd Place Team Net- Thomas Curry, Bob Dwyer, Bernie Devlin, Jim Melvin
7. 1st Place Team Net- Norm Buchanan, Craig Burns, Ken Hagen, John Kim
8. John Delaney- Closest to the Pin, Mike DiMartile, Kevin Lucey, Jeff Meeker
9. Roddy Marino- 2nd Place Individual Gross, Pat McGrory, Mike McCloskey, John Griffin
10. Paul Dicker, Joseph Granaham, Steve Kopenhaver, Kevin McDermott- 1st Place Individual Gross
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
11. 1st Place Team Net- James Hanna, Thomas Deignan, Leo Dolan, Ed Heines
12. Jim Kane, Steve Comly- 1st Place Individual Gross, Bill Bole, Bill Luterman
13. Terry Scollin- Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive, Jeff Keel
14. 2nd Place Team net- Norris Jordan- 2nd Place Individual Gross, Jack Lynch, Sean Sweeney, Steve Fisher
Philadelphia Cricket Club- Wissahickon Course
15. Ed Quinn, Kevin Robinson- Longest Drive, Mark Merlini Jr., Mark Merlini
16. Robert Jones- Closest to the Pin, John Doyle, Paul Adelizzi, John McGee
17. 2nd Place Team Net- Dan Maguire, Robert Fahey, Dick Smith, Brian Belcher
18. 1st Pace Team Net- Patrick Hosey, Jack McGettigan, Jim Robinson, Kevin Fahey
19. Frank Natale, Dave Reinhart-2nd Place Individual Gross, John Farris, Sam King
20. Tony Nichols, Dennis Durkin- 1st place Individual Gross, Don Campbell, Phil Cassidy
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