10/05/2026
WOW! FANTASTICO! STUPENDOUS! And honestly, none of those words quite capture all the fun, laughter, and camaraderie shared by more than 150 golfers at the Executive Lions 40th Annual Golf Tournament, held in memory of our fellow Lion, Jack “Jumbo” Anthony III.
The fun started early! Golfers arrived to a delicious breakfast sponsored by fellow Lion President Hima Patel and Travelodge, along with a refreshing “Welcome” drink sponsored by fellow Lion Peppino Messina and Messina Realty. From the moment everyone arrived, it was clear this was going to be a day to remember!
A huge thank-you goes to our Tournament Sponsor, 7 Flags Car Wash, and Presenting Sponsor, HPC Industrial, for helping make this year’s tournament one of our best ever!
And we have to give a HUGE shout-out to Jeff Wilson of Vallejo Toyota, who truly outdid himself this year! Jeff went above and beyond by paying for his golfers, sponsoring the “Hole in One,” and donating a case of his F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. red w**e for the auction. But Jeff wasn’t finished yet! He also managed to sneak in a very special surprise—a signed bottle of w**e autographed by Brock Purdy, which quickly became a hot item at the auction!
KUDOS to Jeff Wilson! Your incredible generosity, creativity, and support helped make the tournament even more memorable, and we are incredibly grateful!
And, of course, we couldn’t send our golfers out on the course empty-handed! Everyone received fantastic tee prizes—including hats, shirts, and vests—made possible in part through the generous sponsorship of Twin Chapels, TEAM Foundation, and HPC Industrial.
Once on the course, the fun continued! The Company Real Estate, A-1 Heating & Air, fellow Lion Keith Orantes, and Bayshore Materials hosted special holes that gave golfers even more opportunities to enjoy themselves throughout the day. We also want to give a special shout-out to our cart sponsor, Medic Ambulance, for helping keep the golfers rolling!
And we certainly can’t forget the many flag and tee sponsors scattered throughout the course. Their generous support helped add to the excitement and made the entire course feel like part of the celebration. It truly takes a community of sponsors to make this tournament such a success, and we are incredibly grateful for every one of them.
Then came lunch… and let’s just say the BBQ brat and hot dog lunch served on the course was a definite crowd-pleaser! A big thank-you to Lee’s Sheet Metal, Recology, and A&E Enterprises for helping make it happen.
And who can say no to a taco bar? Said no one ever! The fun continued into appetizer hour, sponsored by Travelodge, featuring—you guessed it—a taco bar that was a huge hit!
Surely that must have been the end of the fun, right?
NOPE!
We still had the tournament winnings to give away, more than 40 fantastic raffle prizes generously donated by members of our community, and, of course, a wonderful steak and chicken dinner sponsored by Water One. WOWZA! There was definitely no shortage of good food, great prizes, and even better company.
The photos only begin to capture the fun and fellowship that filled the day—and we have a very special person to thank for helping us capture the tournament from a whole new perspective! A huge thank-you to drone photographer Jay Ligda for the incredible golf course and putting green group photos. Those images give us a bird’s-eye view of just how many people came together to make this special day happen, and they are something we will treasure!
But perhaps the best part was hearing from so many golfers afterward. We received wonderful calls and texts the very next day telling us how much everyone enjoyed themselves—and, once again, that the Lions Tournament was THE BEST!
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to all of our sponsors, cart sponsors, special-hole sponsors, flag and tee sponsors, raffle donors, volunteers, golfers, and fellow Lions who helped make this incredible day possible.
And a very special thank-you to the wonderful volunteers who gave their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make sure everything came together, and to the entire Green Valley Country Club staff for all of their hard work and support throughout the day. From keeping things moving on the course to helping make the event run smoothly, you are an important part of what makes this tournament so special.
The truth is, this tournament simply does not happen without all of you. It takes an amazing team, generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, supportive staff, and a community that believes in the Lions to create a day like this—and we are so grateful for every person who played a part!
Now the big question is… how do we possibly top this one?!
Stay tuned for news about next year’s tournament. We’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again—and finding a way to make the next one even bigger, even better, and even more fun!
