Chip In for Great Futures

Jeff Ritchie Memorial Golf Classic

Friday, May 2, 2025

7 a.m. Welcome Reception • 8:30 am Shotgun Start
The Links at Lakehouse
1750 San Pablo Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078

Chip in to make a difference FORE San Marcos kids! The Jeff Ritchie Memorial Golf Classic, presented by EDCO Waste & Recycling Services, promises to be a tournament like no other, featuring complimentary food and beverages, on-course games and contests, opportunities to win exciting prizes, a helicopter drop finale, and Happy Hour Awards Celebration – all while supporting Great Futures for the kids and teens at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos.


Contact Justin Buhagiar at justin@boysgirlsclubsm.org or (760) 539-3306 to learn more.

SPONSORSHIPS & FOURSOMES NOW AVAILABLE

Classic Foursome • $1,200

  • Team of four (4) players in the tournament
  • Complimentary food & beverages at check in and on the course
  • Souvenir bag for each player
  • Admission for four (4) to the post-tournament Happy Hour Reception

Elite Foursome • $2,000

  • All Classic Foursome benefits plus:
  • Tee Sign on course with your company's logo or custom message
  • Mulligan & Contest package for each player on your team
  • On-course advantages for your team (golf cannon and move-up opportunities)


Helicopter Golf Ball Drop

presented by Ray Gaskin Service

$20 per golf ball

Each year, the Jeff Ritchie Memorial Golf Classic ends with a Helicopter Drop finale, where hundreds of numbered golf balls are dropped from a helicopter over a hole on the driving range. The first ball to land in or closest to the hole will win a $1,000 cash prize!


Winner does not need to be present and will be contacted within 1 week of the event to redeem their prize.

CONTACT US TO PURCHASE A GOLF BALL

Volunteer at the Event

Join us at this year's event as a volunteer to help create a fantastic tournament experience for players and guests!


Volunteer shifts are available at various times throughout the day! Jobs include:

  • Set up
  • Check in & player registration
  • Refreshment Stations
  • On-course Activity Hosts
  • Raffle Support
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

Donate a Raffle Item

Promote your business to more than 150 golfers, volunteers, and guests while making a difference for local youth.


Donate an item to be used in the event's raffle or silent auction to help raise vital funds and support Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos!

DONATE AN ITEM

Jeff Ritchie

Celebrating a Legacy of Service

In 2018, our Golf Classic was renamed in honor of Jeff Ritchie, long-time volunteer and advocate for our Club. For nearly 12 years, Jeff consistently showed his commitment to youth in our community, driving positive change for our kids and teens as a member and chairman of our Board of Directors, leading the Golf Committee for several years as co-chair, supporting countless special events and initiatives at the Club, and so much more.

EVENT SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR
EAGLE SPONSOR
BIRDIE SPONSORS
Mission Circle San Marcos by Shea Homes and Lennar Corporation
HELICOPTER DROP SPONSOR
TACO CART SPONSOR
PAR SPONSORS
COX Communications logo
EW Truck & Equipment logo
Kaiser Permanente San Diego logo
Sapporo - Stone Brewing logo
TEC Equipment logo
THE 19th HOLE SPONSOR
GOLF CART SPONSOR
ICE CREAM TRUCK SPONSOR
Alpha Bulldog Towing logo
FAIRWAY SPONSORS

California Bank & Trust

KB Home

The Land Stewards

TEE SIGN SPONSOR

Nissho of California, Inc.

Top Mobile Vision

EVENT COMMITTEE

Our annual event is made possible by our hard-working committee of community members who volunteer their time and talents to plan our tournament. Contact us if you're interested in joining this dedicated group of individuals to create another memorable event next year!

Steve Wagner - Chair

Stone Distributing Co.


Sarah Budro

EDCO Waste & Recycling Services


Matthew Cleary

EDCO Waste & Recycling Services


Caesar Esparza

Bulldog Towing


Deanne Ellison

California State University San Marcos


Maria Gomez

EDCO Waste & Recycling Services

Michael Harris

Linked Consulting Group


Marcos Lopez

Bulldog Towing


Rick Rungaitis

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce


Stacy Moskowitz

Kaiser Permanente


Miguel Villalpando

Bulldog Towing

Send us a message!

Jeff Ritchie

Celebrating a Legacy of Service

In 2018, our Golf Classic was renamed in honor of Jeff Ritchie, long-time volunteer and advocate for our Club. For nearly 12 years, Jeff consistently showed his commitment to youth in our community, driving positive change for our kids and teens as a member and chairman of our Board of Directors, leading the Golf Committee for several years as co-chair, supporting countless special events and initiatives at the Club, and so much more.

Questions? Send us a message!

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