The Arc San Diego Foundation proudly hosted its 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, September 15, 2025 at La Valle Coastal Club & Resort, where golfers and supporters united for a day of fun, fundraising, and philanthropy. This incredible event has raised millions over the years to support children and adults with disabilities who receive vital services from The Arc of San Diego.

The day commenced at 10:00 a.m. with registration and putting contest, followed by welcome and shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Participants enjoyed barbecue lunch on the course. The awards ceremony reception and live auction began at 3:30 p.m. and Mark Mathias, KUSI Meterologist, served as emcee and auctioneer.

Congratulations to our lowest-score shamble foursome; Earl Cole, Jenny Cole, Brian Cole, and Mark Johnson. Our highest-score shamble foursome was Charley Boon, Trent Fields, Danny Roth, and Don Troung. Our Closest to the Pin Contest winners were Tom Palmer and Jenny Cole.  The day’s top Putting Contest scores went to Sergio Panduro, Tom Palmer, and Trent Fields. Congratulations to all participants!

The Arc of San Diego would like to give special thanks for the generous support from our various sponsors:

• Albatross Sponsors: Mike Parziale – The Pangea Group, Alliant Insurance, Inc. & Tribal First
• BBQ Lunch Sponsor: David Wick – Sungarden Terrace Retirement Community
• Eagle Sponsor: Kidder Matthews
• Birdie Sponsors: Bruce Schultz – Alcala Country Pet Resort, Home of Guiding Hands, Procopio, Sharp Health Plan & Richard W. Koeneke – Robbins LLP

We are grateful to Tim Himstreet, Tournament Chair and Board Member of the Arc San Diego Foundation, for his outstanding leadership and commitment in making this years event such a success. Thank you to Tim and our Golf Tournament Committee members - Jorge Ceballos, Paul La Bounty, John Miles, Don Malloy and Rachelle Tubongbanua - for their dedicated support and hard work.

Proceeds from the tournament will provide essential funding for holiday gifts for clients, wheelchair-accessible vans, and support for Our Place, The Arc’s wellness program that offers adaptive yoga, fitness, nutrition, and wellness classes.