TEMECULA, CA – For three days this May, Journey at Pechanga golf course filled with more than 350 golfers partaking in the 25th annual Pechanga Charity Golf Classic, raising $200,000 for four Southern California charities. The charities – Riverside University Health System Foundation, SAFE Family Justice Center, Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton, and the Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation – will equally divide the proceeds, supporting a variety of important missions.
The Temecula-area tournament has grown from one to three days over the last 25 years, and has hosted many sports celebrities and other notables, all who take their best shots for great causes. The charity event has become one of the most in-demand tournaments in the region. In addition to golf, players experienced delicious food and drink offerings from sponsors throughout the unique 18 holes Journey at Pechanga.
For 25 years, the Pechanga Charity Golf Classic has brought together tribal and gaming industry leaders to support local Southern California charities. Through the years, the event has raised more than $2 million to help causes that aid veterans and their families, seniors, at-risk youth within the community, domestic violence survivors, as well as tribal families, among others.
“Every year I look forward to seeing our community come together to support these invaluable service organizations,” said Ken Perez, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation. “For 25 years now, Pechanga has had the honor of hosting this annual tournament and supporting our neighbors with important resources and services that help our community thrive.”
