Grandfathers For Golf, based in San Jacinto, CA, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to teaching underprivileged children (and all others) how to play the game of golf, which promotes fellowship, health, discipline, and sportsmanship. We work with school districts to arrange busing to participating golf courses, primarily Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto, and Echo Hills Golf Course in Hemet. We also work with the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) and its Youth on Course program.
SAVE THE DATE: Grandfathers for Golf Memorial Tourney Fundraiser at Soboba!
Grandfathers for Golf, the Hemet/San Jacinto-based non-profit charity dedicated to teaching children how to play golf for free, has announced its major fundraiser for 2026: the 16th Annual Memorial Tourney at Soboba Springs Golf Course on Friday, March 13, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The 4-man scramble format is open to all golfers of any skill level.
Cost is $150 per person, (or $500 per foursome if paid by March 1, 2026) and is tax deductible. Venmo and Zelle payment info will be announced soon. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, food and trophies for first, second and third places as well as Long Drive and Closest to the Pin contests. Women and Seniors 70 or older can play from the Senior Tees, which are Silver. All others play from the Blue tees. To sign up, call GfG President Jeff Riley at 951-604-1312 and leave your information for a callback to confirm your spot. Field is limited to 144 players, and the tourney sells out fast, so get your foursomes together and make sure to sign up early. If you don’t have a foursome, you can sign up and we will put you with one.
The Memorial (formerly the Marty Finn Memorial) is the only fundraiser the group holds each year. Grandfathers is a purely volunteer organization, with no salaries for organizers, and no fees charged to students in the program. Grandfathers has been operating for more than 20 years in the Hemet/San Jacinto area, teaching hundreds of kids from all walks of life not only golf, but life skills such as sportsmanship, etiquette, camaraderie, and honor. Grandfathers gives every child a golf bag, clubs, balls, a uniform and lessons for free.
Wednesday Golf Fundraiser Canceled for Dec. 3
The weekly Grandfathers For Golf fundraiser is canceled for Wednesday, Dec. 3. Play will resume the following week.
Here’s the info about the weekly golf fundraiser:
Every Wednesday, the Golden Era Golf Course, is open to all golfers for $25 beginning at 7 a.m. The course is located at 19871 Gilman Springs Road in San Jacinto. You get a golf cart and 18 holes of golt. The clubhouse is open, and the coffee is hot!
This is a great way to enjoy the game of golf while supporting the free program for the kids. The Grandfathers program, which has been active in the Hemet/San Jacinto area for decades, holds teaching sessions all year long. Kids get a free set of golf clubs along with hats and shirts and personalized instruction.
For more information, and to book a tee time, contact Grandfathers for Golf at 1 (951) 604-1312.