19th annual Armenian Youth Foundation Golf Tournament now in the books
A packed field of over 100 golfers swarmed the links of the prestigious Franklin Country Club in Franklin, MA on Monday, June 26th for the Armenian Youth Foundation’s 19th annual Golf Tournament. The weather gods smiled on the Foundation tournament yet again allowing for a great day of golf that was completed well ahead of schedule. After completing the round, players returned to the clubhouse for hors d’oeuvres, a chicken and lamb kabob dinner, raffle and fund-raising auction.
“It was exciting to see such a strong turnout from the community as the field included representatives from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Michigan – a great mix of veteran and first time Foundation Golf Tournament supporters,”
In addition to this year’s strong player turnout, the tournament’s financials benefited greatly from the list of generous tee and hole sponsors which included:
HOLE SPONSORS
Stepan and Chris Kanarian, Jim & Priscilla Altoonian, Belmont Capital – Bob Khederian, Bank of America – Merrill Lynch, ApMar Plating, PNC Bank
GREEN SPONSORS
Risk Solutions – John Blassick
TEE SPONSORS
The Aharonian Family, Edward Aprahamian Sr, Bay State Pool Supplies – Chuck & John Arakelian, George Arakelian, Ken Arakelian, LPL Financial, A. Autiello Construction, Ken & Sandra Bogosian, Michael Douvadjian, Jeff & Rory Goolgasian, Michael, Susan, Taline & Adi Guzelian, Aram & Becky Hintlian, Kenneth Hintlian, BlackAcre Properties, LLC, Rich & Athena Kanarian, In Memory of Paul & Lucy Kanarian, Deneb Karentz, Steve Karoghlanian, Russ Khederian, CPA, Ara, Heather, Araxi, Anoush & Knar Krafian, The Mirak Family, Arax Missakian, Hye Message – Peter & Michelle Mnatzakanian, KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN – Walter & Dee Nahabedian, Larry Ovian, In memory of George Panosian, The Ararat Association, Corian Carpet & Furniture Cleaning – John Tosoian, Congratulations Greg & Julina!, Alan Zartarian
As for the tournament results, 2019 proved to be one of the most competitive fields in the event’s history with a number of ties recorded in several divisions:
Low Gross Winner – Aram Hintlian with a 73, followed by Seth Gold (76) and Jim Dibiase (77).
Low Net Winner – Handicap Division: Alan Zartarian and John Blassick, each with a 69, followed by Brian Valenti and Mark Jrolf tied at 70, and Eric Guzelian (71)
Low Net Winner – Calaway Division: Haig Altoonian with a 72, followed by a three way tie for second among Anthony Pricolo, Jay Nilan and John Merian (74)
Other winners included Guy Asadorian and Seth Gold for Longest Drive and Four Closest to the Pin winners: Jeff Arakelian, Charles Aslanian, Aram Hintlian and Michael Tousignant.
To see more photos from this year’s Golf Tournament, visit our photo gallery.
Funds raised through the tournament will benefit the Armenian Youth Foundation’s capital fund which stands at over $600,000 and offers support to Armenian-American organizations of cultural, educational, athletic and camping significance. Beneficiaries of the Foundation’s 2017 grant awards included:
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club – Facilities upgrade project
The Armenian Youth Foundation National Junior Seminar – First time attendees sponsorships
Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout Project/Camp Haiastan Renovation
Visit our Armenian Youth Foundation Grant Page for information on how to apply.