Left to Right: Pete Sorensen, Matthew Woleslagle, Eddie Williams, and John McMahon
For golf aficionados, nothing compares to a morning out on the links, which is why IBEW 1245’s annual Perry Zimmerman Golf Tournament continues to be one of the union’s most popular events year after year.
The weather couldn’t have been more idyllic as 102 union members and guests teed off at the 29th annual tournament, which took place at the Cypress Lakes Golf Course on Saturday, October 8.
“Usually when I’m out here it’s really windy, but today there’s no wind at all. It’s really perfect,” said IBEW Local 180 member John McMahon, who works as an inside wireman for Napa Electric. McMahon was invited by his neighbor, Local 1245 member Eddie Williams, to join the golf tournament this year.
April Carlson chips in for a birdie
“I’m having a great time,” he said as he watched his neighbor tee off.
The easy-play, 18-hole event is designed for experienced and novice golfers alike, and the “best ball” format fosters a true sense of camaraderie among the teams. While some arrived energized and ready to compete, others had a more laid-back approach, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed spending quality time with their friends, family and fellow union members.
While many of the players have been coming to the tournament for years, there were some who attended for the first time this year, including Local 1245 member Brandon Cardoza, who works for PG&E GC Gas Traffic Control out of Elk Grove
“I like golf a lot, and i thought it would be fun to be a part of the union’s golf tournament,” said Cardoza. “It brings everyone together, and it’s great to get a chance to meet new people.”
After a fun-filled morning on the course, the golfers headed to Weakley Hall for lunch, along with the all-important awards ceremony and exciting prizes. A hearty congratulations to this year’s winners:
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The First Place Team: Mark Herbert, Mike Collins, Bill Hutto, Todd Wiessner
1st Place — Mark Herbert, Mike Collins, Bill Hutto, Todd Wiessner
- 2nd Place — Larry Youngblood, Aaron Blakey, Tyler Paulsen, Brandon King
- 3rd Place — Chris Spellman-Hess, Ian Robinson, Doug King, Richard Wight
- Longest Drive, Men — Brandon King
- Longest Drive, Women — April Carlson
- Closest to the Hole — Sam Mendoza
“I would like to thank all of the volunteers and generous sponsors who helped and made this a successful event,” said Business Rep John Mendoza, who chairs the tournament. “A very special thanks to union staffers Liz McInnis, Gail Varner, Tanya Alston, Mike Saner and his crew, JV Macor and Lou Mennel.”
John Mendoza contributed to this report. Photos by John Storey.
The staff and volunteers
Left to Right: Ken Kehrer , Phil Horning, Ramiro Martinez, and Bob Lunney
Left to Right: Travis Carlson, Todd Carlson, Richard Carlson, and April Carlson
Left to right: Wayne Sarcona, Randy Haapanen, Mike Kunkis, and Ron Jimene
Left to Right: Todd Hayden and Chris Askew
Left to Right: Richard De Jesus, John Matocq and Jim O'gara
Cecelia De La Torre and Doug Hamilton
Left to Right: Chris Hess, Glen Frank, Doug King, and Ian Robinson
Left to Right: Phil Ebsworth, Phillip Mastagni, Ken Bacon, and Amelia Kuschel
Left to Right: Clarence Boss, Brian Russell, Todd Wooten, and Mark Anderson
Left to Right: David Cause, Brad Chance and Adolfo Riedel
Left to Right: Mark Herbert, Mike Collins, Bill Hutto, and Rod Wiessner
Left to Right: Sam, Mendoza, Ken Cadena, Allen Vandenberghe and Don Jones
Chris Hess
The Second Place Team: Larry Youngblood, Aaron Blakey, Tyler Paulsen, Brandon King
Left to Right: Mike Olds, Kevin, Unverferth, Bryan Francis, and Ryan Adams
April Carlson chips in for a birdie
Pat Waite sinks a birdie on the 3rd hole at the Local 1245 golf tourney in 2016
Left to Right: Ralph Duxbury, Richard Perry, Don Clifton, and Tom Picarelli
The First Place Team: Mark Herbert, Mike Collins, Bill Hutto, Todd Wiessner
Left to Right: Nathan Ireland and Abel Sanchez
Left to Right: Lloyd Cargo, Brandon Cardoza, Larry Busse, and Ken Lohre
The Third Place Team: Chris Spellman-Hess, Ian Robinson, Doug King, Richard Wight
Left to Right: Aaron Blakey, Larry Youngblood, Tyler Paulsen, and Brandon King
Left to right: Pernell Wilson, Terry Carney, Ezzard Carney, and Eric Wright
April Carlson chips in for a birdie
Left to Right: John Bay, Glenn Silva, Chris Sawyer, and Grant Bingo
Left to Right: Sam Glero, Dennis Seyfer, Charley Souders, and Drew Chatoian
Left to Right: Pat Waite, Bill Thomasen, Pete Lazzari, and Jerry Lazzari
Left to Right: Dan Harvey, Geline Rabaino-Le, Luke Allen, and Jim Dillon
Left to Right: David Mastagni, Craig Johnsen, Scott Yates, Joe Mac
Left to Right: John Fitzpatrick, Brad Avery, Mike Cottrell, and Bubba Avery
Left to Right: Pete Sorensen, Matthew Woleslagle, Eddie Williams, and John McMahon
Left to Right: Mark Wilson, Mark McCrea, Austin Lea, and Greg Generate
Left to Right: Heath Hatch, Terry Bates, Wayne Carpenter, and Adam Gibson