05/23/2026
What an incredible day! 🇺🇸⛳️
Not everything went exactly as planned, but sometimes the most memorable moments happen when you embrace the day as it unfolds and what an epic day it was.
Our Patriots Cup Golf Tournament at Menifee Lakes Country Club was a tremendous success filled with laughter, camaraderie, and community spirit.
A special thank you to Rika Rai, whose beautiful performance of our National Anthem set the tone for a meaningful day. Truly unforgettable.
To our golfers thank you. You were among the kindest and most gracious groups of people I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with.
And supporting PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) was the cherry on top. PGA HOPE introduces veterans and active-duty military members to golf while helping enhance physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being through the game. Through golf, connection is built, healing happens, and lives are changed. PGA HOPE serves veterans and continues creating meaningful impact nationwide.
With approximately 6,500 veterans calling Menifee home, opportunities like this matter. We are proud to stand behind initiatives that strengthen community, connection, and support for those who have served our nation.
Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and made this day possible. Together, we made more than a golf tournament happen, we created purpose, impact, and memories that will last.
Special shoutout to Jesica D. And all the volunteers who made it happen. And thank you to our Menifee Valley Chamber Ambassadors made it happen!
Special shout out to board memeber Phil Derner, C.M. who emceed the event and rolled with the punches!
Thank you to our Chair Vicki Carpenter and board members Karen Nolan, Stacy Hartfiel, and Robert Frederick who helped with set-up and selling raffle tickets.
So many people to thank. I’m so thankful for alll who showed up to help. 👏👏👏
