The Northern California PGA is proud to present its inaugural foundation fundraising event, “The Langley – A Tribute to Legends” slated for August 10-11, 2008 at the prestigious Meadow Club in Fairfax, California. The Langley Event is a fundraising golf and social event designed to honor the game’s legends where proceeds would be donated to local programs. In 2008, the honorees will include: Jim Langley, PGA Professional and Retired Head Golf Professional from the world-famous Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California and Arnold Palmer, PGA TOUR Veteran. Preceding the tournament on August 10th, America's favorite PGA Tour Veteran Arnold Palmer will join Jim Langley for "An Evening with Golf's Legends" reception. Both golf heroes will be honored. Tickets to this unique and inspiring event are open to the public with proceeds going to charity. Click Here for participant information.
2008 Honorees
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Jim Langley, PGA PROFESSIONAL |
Arnold Palmer, PGA TOUR VETERAN |
| Mr. Langley has played three years on the PGA Tour, was named 2006 NCPGA Golf Professional of the Year, and for 34 years held the position of PGA Head Golf Professional at the world famous Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach. Langley has been giving back hundreds of times over what the game has given him through many programs and lessons, especially for junior golfers. |
One of the most charismatic and popular golfers to grace the PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer's swashbuckling, go-for-broke style, combined with an aggressive, unorthodox swing, and charisma, made him a fan favorite. Off the course, Palmer is a successful entrepreneur who created golf academies, tournament and course management companies, equipment companies, clothing lines and more. His success in business has only been eclipsed by his generosity in giving back to the game, which gave him so many opportunities. |
The Langley, Beneficiaries
NCPGA Saving Strokes Clinics
Started in Sacramento in 2001, Saving Strokes is a Golf Fitness and Training Program for stroke victors, which promotes rehabilitation through golf. Through a partnership with the American Heart Association and local golf courses, the NCPGA Saving Strokes Golf Clinics have empowered stroke victors and physically challenged in our region by providing them with the opportunity to learn and play the great game of golf. Through golf, they are able to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. Approximately 700 stroke survivors and their caregivers have benefited from Saving Strokes over the last eight years. This alternative mode of physical therapy rehabilitation provides participants with the ability to move down the road to recovery as well as build lifelong relationships.
Jim Langley Scholarship Fund
Through the NCPGA Scholarship Program, the Jim Langley Scholarship Fund is able to support and encourage continuing education by assisting students residing within the bounds of the NCPGA Section with post secondary schooling. Graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates, and apprentices in the PGA PGM Program are provided with a means to achieve their dreams and promote the fundamental values that this great game has to offer.
The Northern California PGA Foundation
The Northern California PGA launched its Northern California PGA Foundation (501c3) in 2008. Founded in 2000, it was formerly under the umbrella of the Solano Community Foundation. The Northern California PGA Foundation’s mission is dedicated to enriching the lives and communities of those in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada by providing resources to golf programs that teach life’s positive values.The 2008 year marks the inaugural foundation fundraising event, The Langley, A Tribute to Legends. It is a fundraising golf and social event designed to honor the game’s legends. Proceeds will be donated to local programs.
