9th Annual Witherell Celebrity Golf Invitational a Huge Success!
Seventy-five golfers turned out this past Wednesday at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course on the “official” last day of summer to attend the 9th Annual Witherell Celebrity Golf Invitational. Proceeds from the successful event will will support critical programs and services for Witherell residents.
Local sports legends in attendance included former New York Giants wide receiver Don Herrmann; US Olympic Women’s Hockey Team gold medalist Sue Merz; and Wes Matthews, former NBA point guard and two-time LA Lakers NBA champion. Participants enjoyed lunch, followed by 18 holes of golf. The outing concluded with a reception and steak dinner, complete with an outstanding raffle and awards presentation.
Below are some photos from the event:
Golfers getting ready to play.
Sports celebrity Wes Matthews (left) with Team Omnicare.
Witherell Executive Director Allen Brown (left) and former Witherell Board Member Dr. Frank Scarpa.
Team Rich Green Landscapes with Team Captain Rich Green (seated in front cart).
Team Raintech with Team Captain Rainer Hodina (second from left).
Team Jordan with Team Captain Joe Jordan, Sr. (far left).
Team Meyers with Team Captain George Meyers (far left).
Team Larry Simon with Team Captain Larry Simon (far right), Board Chairman of The Nathaniel Witherell.
Team Wellington with Team Captain Ric Wellington (far left).
Team Kaplan with Team Captain Richard Kaplan (right), Witherell board member.
Team Gatliff with Team Captain Mike Gatliff (second from right).
Left to right: Sport celebrity Don Herrmann; Chris Alexander, Witherell CFO; and Medline representatives Rachele Cipollone and Matt Cerullo.
Guests enjoying dinner with Robert McDonald (far left), Witherell board member.
Left to right: Sports celebrities Sue Merz, Wes Matthews, Don Herrmann, and Witherell Executive Director Allen Brown.
Golfers enjoying the greens.
Volunteers staffing the raffle table full of fabulous items.
