Director of Golf at Las Positas Golf Course Plays 100 Holes To Raise Funds for PGA Hope

Jeff DeBenedetti, Director of Golf at Las Positas Golf Course in Livermore, played 100 holes of golf on August 30 at Blackhawk Country Club, raising funds for PGA HOPE, the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America.

PGA HOPE introduces golf to all veterans, disabled or able-bodied, in order to enhance their mental, social, physical and emotional well-being. This is offered free of charge to veterans.

DeBenedetti exeeded his $5,000 fundraising goal, and offered the following summary of his day, which began at 9:55 a.m. at Blackhawk Country Club:

Start time 9:55 am

Black hawk Falls Course

Blue Tees

Rating 70.9

Slope 133

Length 6257

1. Score by round were 80, 75, 77, 82, and 70 (exactly what you’re thinking, last round…2 under Par!).
2. 52 Pars
3. 10 Birdies
4. 35 Bogeys
5. 3 Doubles
6. 174 Putts
7. 1 Chip in
8. 4 Practice Swings
9. 2 Advil
10. 5 Gatorades
11. 3 sandwiches
12. 6 Bud Lights
13. 3 Golf Cars
14. Average time per hole 5 minute 15 seconds

DeBenedetti says, "Playing fast, as you can imagine, I was not reading many putts very thoroughly. The day was fun and tiring, but I hope to do it again in the future."

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