2009 Alta Bates Summit Celebrity Golf & Tennis Classic
The 18th Annual Golf & Tennis Celebrity Classic did the heart good and benefited Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Services. The proceeds from the Classic will fund life saving equipment for Cardiovascular Services, such as 1) technologically advanced ultrasound machines that allow physicians to better visualize blocked arteries; 2) 3D digital imaging of heart anatomy to assist with diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias; and 3) sophisticated laser high speed imaging that enables surgeons to assess cardiac blood flow which may reduce post-operative complications and interventions.
The 2009 Celebrity Classic was another exciting and fun event. The popular golf tournament was held at the beautiful Diablo County Club on September 14. The Celebrity Pro/Am tennis tournament, at the historic Berkeley Tennis Club on September 26, featured the #1 doubles team in the country, The Bryan Brothers, playing in exhibition matches on Center Court. Media celebrities and local tennis pros played doubles throughout the day with sponsored players. The Classic finale was a “Return to Monte Carlo” at the Claremont Resort and Spa in Berkeley. Guests experienced the thrill and excitement of casino gaming, fine wine and dined on delicious variety of international cuisine.
The dates for the 2010 Classic have already been reserved so mark your calendars: Golf on September 20 at Diablo Country Club and tennis on October 2 at Berkeley Tennis Club with the finale at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley.
Celebrity Classic Helps Cardiovascular Services
The 18th annual Alta Bates Summit Foundation Celebrity Classic was an all-around success, raising funds for Cardiovascular Services at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
At the golf tournament, celebrities that took swings and putted for birdies included: KTVU Fox 2 sports reporter Fred Inglis, NBC 11 News anchor Diane Dwyer, former NBA player John Lambert and former MLB player Matt Young.
Results of the golf tournament held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Diablo Country Club:
Low Gross Winning Team: Jay Holzhuter, Nick Pappageorge, Phil Brennan, Ray Buck
Low Net Winning Teams:
1st Place: Newt Millward, Henry Wong, Paul Kendig, Ray Campbell
2nd Place: Sharon Diaz, Marcus Walton, Joe Fernandez, Shane Seitz
3rd Place: Kelly Murcray, Ken Bukowski, Dave Lawson, Dave Walton
4th Place: Andy Stemmler, Jeff Coolican, Brett Ferry, Don Briones
5th Place: Larry Bird, Luke Schafer, Paul Schafer, Matt Bird
Best Dressed Foursome: Linda Peltz, Tina Heldman, Bev Goggio, Diane Dwyer
Putting Contest Winners:
1st Place: Jim Eaton
2nd Place: Jay Holzhuter
3rd Place: Jeff Oto
Headliners for this year’s Tennis Classic at the Berkeley Tennis Club on Saturday, September 26th were The Bryan Brothers - Bob & Mike Bryan. The Celebrity Pro/Am tennis tournament featured media celebrities, which included: KTVU Fox 2 news reporters, Lloyd LaCuesta and Randy Shandobil, KGO sports director Rich Walcoff and top women players from the University of California, Berkeley, and local pros playing doubles throughout the day with sponsored players. The Classic finale was a gala at the Claremont Resort and Spa on Saturday evening. Watch our video highlights below.
Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the 2009 Classic.
Take a look at photos from the event:
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