Thursday, 26 August 2021 13:19

The 18th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic Nets Over $46,000 for Saratoga Bridges

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Bridges’ 18th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic, held on Aug. 9, was the most successful tournament the agency has hosted. 

The event, which raised raised over $46,000 net, featured a record number of golfers – 148 -who played at the Edison Club in Rexford. 

The day included a scramble format, BBQ lunch, boxed meals for dinner, complimentary beverages courtesy of Saratoga Eagle, DIAGEO/Ketel One Botanicals and Hixny, a quarter-zip pullover sponsored by Performance Industrial, a golf towel sponsored by Cole’s Collison, goodie bags from Amsure and Stewart’s Shops and a Golf Ball Air Cannon Launcher made possible by the LaChance State Farm agency.  Prizes were also awarded in multiple golf categories.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund.

REXFORD — The Saratoga Bridges’ 18th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic was the most successful tournament the agency has hosted, raising over $46,000 net. 

Held on Aug. 9, a record number of golfers played at the Edison Club in Rexford, NY. The day included a scramble format, BBQ lunch, boxed meals for dinner, complimentary beverages courtesy of Saratoga Eagle, DIAGEO/Ketel One Botanicals, and Hixny, a quarter-zip pullover sponsored by Performance Industrial, a golf towel sponsored by Cole’s Collison, goodie bags from Amsure and Stewart’s Shops, and a Golf Ball Air Cannon Launcher made possible by the LaChance State Farm Agency. 

A portion of the proceeds benefit the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund. Annually, one of their staff members is awarded an education scholarship in Michael’s memory. The scholarship was established to honor their long-time Board Member who passed away unexpectedly in 2005. This year, one of their Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Courtney Jones, was the recipient. Courtney expressed her gratitude at the event for the financial assistance as she applied funds towards the tuition at SUNY Empire for a Bachelors in Allied Health. She aspires to obtain a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy with hopes of continuing to provide support for people with disabilities. Courtney’s dedication to the people they support was recognized as the agency encourages their staff to seek academic opportunities whereby, they can elevate and enrich their own service delivery skills. 

2021 Golf Sponsors 

Presenting Sponsor: DIAGEO/Ketel One Botanicals

Lead Sponsor: Carol Fitzgibbons, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company 

Tournament Sponsors: Cole’s Collison, Tarella Financial Group

Apparel Sponsor: Performance Industrial 

Luncheon Sponsors: Colonial Mechanical Contractors, Kevin Hoffman, Michael A. Balboni, Esq. 

Hole/Tee Sponsors: The Appraisal Company, Fox Pest Control, Snyder, Kiley, Toohey, Corbett and Cox, LLP

Additional Sponsors: Amsure, Hixny, M&M Digital Printing – A division of Seeley Office Systems, MVP Health Care, Saratoga Eagle, Stewart’s Shops

2021 Season Sponsors

Premier Sponsor: Constance & Thomas D’Ambra 

Presenting Sponsor: Performance Industrial

Lead Sponsors: Adirondack Trust Company, Alera Group/Relph Benefit Advisors

Featured Sponsors: Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family

Associate Sponsors: Champlain Wealth Management, Coca Cola Northeast, Walter S. Borisenok Family Foundation, Northwestern Mutual/Erik Whittle 

Friend Sponsors: County Waste & Recycling, D.A. Collins Companies, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, MVP Health Care, OneGroup 

Silent Auction Donors: Buffalo Bills, Carol Fitzgibbons, David Fitzgibbons, Glens Falls Country Club, National Baseball Hall of Fame, New York Giants, Roohan Realty, Saratoga Golf & Polo Club, Saratoga National Golf Course, The Edison Club, The Sagamore Resort, Tri-City ValleyCats, Warren Tire Service Centers

For more information on Saratoga Bridges fundraising events or to become a sponsor, please contact Kelly Armer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-587-0723 ext. 1266. 

Prizes were awarded to: 

1st Place (with a score of 55, which is the lowest round by any foursome in an Edison Club tournament)
Greg Coonley, Kevin McGinn, Adam VanDervoort, Kyle Velkind

2nd Place
Mikey Erbe, Tyson Gadja, Sean Macari, Adam McGuire 

3rd Place
Mandy D’Andrea, Diane Jorgeson, Rick Matteson, Mark Sopronowicz

Most Honest
Mary Chamberlain, Linda Miller, Denise Potenza, Ellen Richtol

Men’s Closest to The Pin on Hole #5
Nick Zarrelli 

Women’s Closest to The Pin on Hole #11
Ella Kellogg 

Women’s Closest to The Pin on Hole #23
Karen Hyman-Gentner 

Men’s Straightest Drive on Hole #4
Roger Leonbruno 

Women’s Straightest Drive on Hole #4
Mary Chamberlain 

Men’s Straightest Drive on Hole #14
Peter Rokeach 

Women’s Straightest Drive on Hole #14
Diane Jorgensen 

Men’s Straightest Drive on Hole #22
Jason Ward 

Women’s Straightest Drive on Hole #22
Jane Mastaitis

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