You might say it was a hail of a week at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, with heavy thunderstorms and even a tornado doing damage in the area. But—just in time—the club closed the entire day before the Stout Street Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament, and grounds crews worked from dawn till dark to get the course back in shape for the sold-out event. On Friday, May 23, 144 players teed off at 8 a.m. to help raise funds for SSF programs and services to treat addiction and alcoholism.
Hey, he hit the ball…No way!…Yeah, see it? It’s over in that other fairway. (Photo courtesy of Stout Street Foundation)
Designed for golfers of all abilities, along with SSF friends and volunteers, the eighth annual tournament went off without a hitch, and everyone was treated to a day full of friendly competition and camaraderie. Whether they were scratch golfers or just happy to make contact with the ball, players had a great time. Former Denver Bronco players and SSF supporters Haven Moses, Tom Graham and Bucky Diltz were spotted on the course enjoying the event to the max. Once the rounds were finished and scores tallied, the crowd converged at the pavilion area for a tasty barbecue and strategic bidding at the silent auction.
Save the date and register early for the 2015 tournament. Not only did more sponsors jump on board this year, but it was the event’s second consecutive sellout. And why not? It’s easy to support Stout Street Foundation, and the staff–along with tournament regulars–excel at renewing old friendships and welcoming new ones.
The mission of Stout Street Foundation is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured, therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens. SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state, or federal funding. Within the structured environment, Stout Street Foundation provides food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for its residents. For more information on long-term residential treatment, 28-day residential treatment and out-patient assistance, please visit: www.stoutstreet.org.
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- SSF Vice President of Development Teri Smith (left), with Pamela Fisher, TC Director
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- Mom and daughter duo: Pat Vincent (left) and Teri Smith
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- Salazar, of the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club grounds crew, is hard at work correcting storm damage.
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- (l to r): Daniel Hedin, former Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Graham, Casey B and Alvino
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- Stogie SSFers (l to r): Mario M, JJ Zepp, Dave Spieth and Christopher
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- Mulligan girls Celeste Costa (left) and Christine Miller
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- (l to r): John Kerekes, Larry Fitzsimon, Lester Lane and Peter Gilbert
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- (l to r): Ed Boggs, Aaron Orthel, former Broncos Tom Graham and Haven Moses, and Chris Kokoska
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- Hoping for a hole-in-one (l to r): Russ and Sue Haskel, and Jim and Leslie Smallwood
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- (l to r): Kevin Mackie, Mike Newbold, Hans Forslund and Scott Nugent
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- (l to r): Leslie Keith, Jeff Zinn, Nancy Alterman, Devra Zinn and Vince Bowen
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- The Quiet River team (l to r): Scott, Michael Simms, Keenen and Austin (Photo courtesy of Stout Street Foundation)
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- SSFers Pamela Fisher and Victor Ulman
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- Sun, golf and a good cigar. Doesn’t get better, says Erica Greenberg.
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- (l to r): Michelle Adams, Merlin Johnson, Kathleen Finley and Mark Finley
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- Act one, scene two of “The Golfer’s Ballet”
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- (l to r): Sean Savitt, Victor Ulman and Johnny Friemark
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- (l to r): Brett Steinbar, Andrew Woodard and Daniel Raapp
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- SSF board member Jay Voigt (left) and Duke Rumley from Harmony Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Stout Street Foundation)
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- Joe Petrucelli, Lane Maurer, Landon Richmond and Nicholas
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- Who says you can’t grow as a person playing golf? (See previous photo.)
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- Next year’s tournament poster
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- Hey, he hit the ball…No way!…Yeah, see it? It’s over in that other fairway. (Photo courtesy of Stout Street Foundation)
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- (l to r): Jeff Lott, SSF’s COO Brad Lucero III and Cory Lambert
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- Truly…it was a practice shot!
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- (l to r): Thad Weisser, Jason Amos, Dustin McVicker and Derek Hurrele
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- (l to r): Adam Helie, Jason Hennings, Kevin Garcia and Jason Loveland
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- Maybe not the birdie golfers were looking for, but still a beautiful sight.
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- (l to r): Buck Hayen, Aidy Hanna, Scott Rodin and Brett Baczkowski
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- Brad Clingman, Rich Trujillo, Tony LaChance and Scott Swanson
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- Bonding on the golf course (l to r): Ben Martinez, Jason Carajabal, Ryan and Jimmy Burds
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- Eye on the prize…all it takes to win this car is a hole-in-one.
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- Jon Trout (left) and Tony Palone check out autographed Bronco player photos at the silent auction.
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- Former Bronco punter Bucky Diltz tees off.
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- (l to r): Ron Vincent, Mike Miyaki, former Denver Bronco punter Bucky Diltz and Larry Vincent
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- (l to r): Wesley H, Niki W, Bryan B and Christopher C
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- SSF staff member Quentin readies the silent auction.
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- The coveted 2014 SSF Golf Tournament first-place trophies
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- Aaaaahhhh! Soaking up sun before the BBQ.
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- Silent auction tales are readied for big bids.
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- SSF board member Jay Voight eyes a snowboard at the silent auction.
