Another Great Year for the Invest in Youth Golf Classic
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 16th Annual Golf Classic on August 6, 2026. All proceeds drive educational equity for local students through our volunteer-driven one-on-one tutoring program.
2026 team winners
First Place: Scott Strand, Nick Ennis, Aaron Choi, Henry Kippenhan
Second Place: Daren Jones, Brian Carter, Mark Hanson, Paul Hanson
Third Place: Jason Winemiller, Jon Winemiller, Doug Smidt, Chad Roraback
Closest to the Pin: Blake Loen
Longest Drive (women): Annika Cruz
Longest Drive (men): Chad Roraback
Straightest Drive (women): Ann Danieli
Straightest Drive (men): D’Shane Tremblay
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors! We are thrilled with the level of support our sponsors extended this year. Without their participation this annual event would not be possible. We extend our sincere gratitude to Baird Private Wealth Management, Brighton Jones, Charles Schwab, Chiro One, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Elizabeth Rudolf, Elliott Bay Brewing Company, Eyes on Fremont, Federated Hermes, The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, Hartford Funds, The Pioneer Collective, Raymond James, Stifel, Wells Fargo Advisors, and West Seattle Thriftway.
Plus, more thanks to:
Photographer Dennis Chien, who volunteered his time to make the magic happen to have foursome photos available at dinner. (If you missed your foursome photo let us know and we’ll mail it to you.)
Outgoing board member Kavita Sharma, who supported Dennis with foursome-photo production and as well orchestrated all banquet details.
The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, for a well-run tournament, donating a foursome we offered as a raffle prize, and the amazing fried-chicken dinner.
The Pioneer Collective, our box-lunch sponsor.
Alex Holtzman, our featured speaker for the evening.
Elliott Bay Brewing Co., for serving as our beer-hole sponsor with their popular Boat Beer.
D.A. Davidson & Co., our hole-in-one sponsor.
