Agri-Turf Golf Tourney Raises $44,000 for American Cancer Society

(Pictured: Lon Records (left), CEO of Agri-Turf Distributing, presents a check for $44,000 to the American Cancer Society.  Kristen Thompson, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society’s Desert Coastal Area, received the check with Tad Heitmann, chair of the American Cancer Society’s Orange County Community Council, and Rich Records, President of Agri-Turf.)

TUSTIN, Calif. — More than 120 golfers turned out for Agri-Turf’s 3rd Annual Malcolm Stack Charity Golf Tournament at Tustin Ranch Golf Club on July 20, 2017. The event raised over $44,000 for the American Cancer Society.  

After play, everyone joined up at the clubhouse for dinner and a silent auction. Agri-Turf CEO Lon Records opened the evening festivities by thanking the sponsors for their generous support stating, “We are here to raise funds to support ACS, but also to remind everyone that early detection is the key to improving odds against this terrible disease. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it is imperative to get a second opinion at a center of excellence.”

Kristen Thompson, executive director for the American Cancer Society – Southern California and Nevada markets said of the event, ““We are deeply indebted to Agri-Turf Distributing for three years of incredible leadership at this event. The funds raised support our key programs of cancer research, patient services, and education.” 

Don Ebarb, superintendent at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, Calif., honored the memory of his friend and former colleague, Chris Freniere. Freniere, the former assistant superintendent at Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine, Calif., lost his battle to an extremely aggressive form of Lymphoma this spring, a somber reminder of how quickly cancer can alter the course of one’s life.

Records thanked the Agri-Turf Team, suppliers, and the local business community for making this year’s event possible.  Major sponsors included Bell Laboratories, Brandt, Calcium Products, Cool Planet, Ensystex, Grigg Brothers, Pest Control Supplies, the University of California Irvine, and Zoecon (Central Life Sciences).  
Next year’s tournament is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2017.