Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Raises Over $120,000 During 33rd Annual Golf Classic Weekend

by | Nov 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) celebrated a milestone during its 33rd Annual Golf Classic Weekend, October 17-18, raising more than $120,000 to support local youth while celebrating 30 years of partnership with Edgewood Tahoe. The weekend brought together golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community members for two days of comedy, creativity, and golf.

Kicking off the weekend Saturday night, Joe Praino & Friends: Comedy Show & Dinner welcomed more than 50 guests to The Barrel Room in South Lake Tahoe. Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner provided by MacDuff’s Pub before an evening of stand-up comedy featuring Joe Praino, Howie Nave, Pete Cestaro, and Matt Knudsen. The comedians kept the audience laughing throughout the evening, making for a fun start to the fundraising weekend.

The following morning, 144 golfers arrived at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course for the 33rd Annual Golf Classic. It was a beautiful Lake Tahoe fall day, providing perfect conditions for a round of golf. Golfers started their morning with complimentary bagels from Tahoe Bagel Co. and coffee while entering the on-site raffle and browsing the silent auction, both featuring prizes generously donated by local and regional businesses. They also had time to grab a Tahoe Blue Vodka bloody mary, warm up on the driving range, and pick up their boxed lunches, generously provided by Beach Hut Deli, before the tournament began.

Before golfers headed out for the shotgun start, Aimi Xistra,  BGCLT Development Director, and Kathi Jensen, BGCLT Board President, presented Edgewood Tahoe with a 30 Years of Impact Award, accepted by Corinna Osborne, Edgewood Tahoe Chief Operating Officer. The award recognized three decades of Edgewood generously donating its golf course and facilities for the event, a partnership that has helped support generations of local children and teens.

“For more than three decades, Edgewood Tahoe has been proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and its mission to create brighter futures for our local youth,” said Corinna Osborne. “Our longstanding partnership reflects our belief that being part of this extraordinary community comes with a responsibility to give back. As the Club celebrates 35 years of making a difference, we are honored to continue supporting its meaningful work for generations to come.”

Following the presentation, golfers headed out onto Edgewood’s beautiful course for an afternoon of friendly competition. On-course bars hosted by Tipsy Putt, FiftyFifty Brewing Co., Lake Tahoe AleWorx, Tito’s Vodka, Cold Water Brewery, and Proximo Spirits kept the festivities going throughout the day.

While golfers were out on the course, 14 guests gathered for the second annual Paint & Sip Luncheon at Edgewood Tahoe. The afternoon began with lunch at Brooks’ Bar & Deck before guests moved into a guided painting experience led by local artist Charlotte Castillo. Participants created their own fall landscape paintings while enjoying wine courtesy of Lava Cap Winery and taking in the beautiful autumn scenery.

At the conclusion of the tournament, golfers gathered in Edgewood’s North Room for an awards reception and taco bar, generously sponsored by Play Park Hotels and hosted by Edgewood Tahoe. The reception provided an opportunity to celebrate the day’s accomplishments and recognize the tournament’s top teams and players.

A huge congratulations to this year’s winners:

  • First Place: Ichiban – Ken Katai, Ken Balestrieri, Kevin Lee, and Dominick Hoover
  • Second Place: Lake Tahoe Bally’s – Alex Chang, David Rodrigues, Tim Hill, and Bryan Savea
  • Third Place: MacDuff’s – Tullin Valdez, John Sillis, Mandi Olsen, and Eric Easter

The Club sincerely thanks the many sponsors and community partners who helped make this year’s Golf Classic possible. A special thank you to Pro Partner Desolation Hotel and Eagle Partners Maggie’s, Sorensen’s, and Station House Inn, along with Hole-in-One Partners Barton, Weidinger PR, Embarc, and Toyota, which brought a 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid SE AWD to Hole 17. BGCLT also extends its gratitude to the businesses and individuals who contributed food, beverages, and other donations throughout the weekend. For a complete list of appreciation, visit www.bgcltgolfclassic.com/sponsors. 

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the 40 volunteers who generously gave their time throughout the weekend and to the entire Edgewood Tahoe team, including the golf operations staff, food & beverage staff, cart barn, and valets, for their hospitality and dedication. The Club is especially grateful to Edgewood Tahoe for 30 years of partnership and looks forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.

“This event is so special to our community, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out this weekend to support our local kids,” said Aimi Xistra. “A special thank you to the Edgewood Tahoe team. We couldn’t do this without them, and we look forward to another 30 years of making a difference together.”

Now in its 33rd year, the Annual Golf Classic has raised more than $1.1 million for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. Funds raised throughout Golf Classic Weekend directly support affordable after-school and school-break programs, meals and snacks, academic support, and enriching opportunities in STEM, art, sports and recreation, character and leadership development, and social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

For more information about the Annual Golf Classic and ways to support local youth, visit www.bgcltgolfclassic.com.