American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic 2023 E-Update

May 2023￨Issue No. 5

Team Nike from left: Joe Egan, Mike Egan, Eric Lautenbach, Rich Schlachter

“We’ve had the opportunity to see the Classic grow from its first year and we haven’t missed one. But as impressive as the growth of the event has been, what’s more impressive is hearing the stories and data each year about more lives being saved. The golf is unbelievable and Las Vegas is the perfect setting, but we are here to beat cancer. Everyone involved is helping us do that.”

Dana Altman (pictured second from right)

Oregon, Head Coach

LV Classic Founder 

“Great event, better people. We love being a part of the Coaches vs. Cancer team and the Las Vegas Golf Classic. Congrats to all who made it a success once again. Cancer impacts all of us. Let’s keep this fight going. We’re going to win.” 

Andy Enfield (pictured second from left)

USC, Head Coach

“Raising money in the fight against cancer is so important. It is great to be able to do so here while showcasing the great city of Las Vegas. There is no better place in the world to host an event like the Classic. We look forward to having all the coaches and golfers back next year - and every year until the fight is finished.” 

Erick Harper (pictured far right)

UNLV, Director of Athletics 

Coaches, AD among winning teams

Two teams featuring head coaches captured titles at the Las Vegas Golf Classic (Omaha’s Chris Crutchfield and UNLV’s Kevin Kruger) while USC’s Andy Enfield, Washburn’s Bob Chipman and K-State AD Gene Taylor took home second place finishes. 

Kruger’s Silver Lake team of Jerry Kruger, Scott Hoffman & Craig Barlow (pictured) took first gross at Cascata while Crutchfield’s Omaha team won first net (Curtis Branch, Kyan Brown & Rick Velasco).

At Shadow Creek, Findlay Automotive’s Robby Findlay, Kirk Brown, Ben Itterman & JC Price (joined by Stephanie Bernas - pictured) captured first place gross. The Sun Life Hackers foursome of Marc Warrington, Craig Mackin, Bud Hebert & Jerry Baker finished first net. 

In the Classic’s return to TPC Summerlin, the MGM team of Andrew Martin, Brandon Wendelschafer, Tony Enard & Anthony Brandonisio finished first gross while ESPN’s Sean Farnham and his PGA Defects team of Ian Morgan, Dalen Cuff & Dave Gorman won net. 

Additional teams placing:

Cascata

2nd Gross: Richard Kay Auto - Richard Kay, Brandon Greene, Bill McDonald, Rob Simmons

2nd Net: Jaime Harris, Nikki Harris, Nicholas Gilliam, Jeff Fehlis, Dr. Arif Kamal

3rd Net: The UPS Store - Dale Eeles, Nick Robone, Carl Digennaro, Greg Sak (Team Captain Tom Englund)

Shadow Creek

2nd Gross: Team Canfield - Jordy Canfield, Bob Chipman, Chad Roesler, Justin Jacquinot

2nd Net: KSU 2 - John Chandler, Tracer Paul, Shon Hansen, Gene Taylor

3rd Net: KSU 3 - Mike Pestinger, Blake Pestinger, Danny Higgins, Mike Rice

TPC Summerlin

2nd Gross: MB Trojans - Andy Enfield, Chip Eggers, Scott Allen, Jim Delaney

2nd Net: Xs & Os of Success - Jay Ship, Mike Turner, Daniel Allen, Scottie Godino

3rd Net: MGM 7 - Andrew Naworski, Jeff Lemaster, Keith Murakami, Adam Bandel

A memorable Classic 2023

More memories can be found here. Thank you, Tim Quesenberry of Que Images and Cindy Lou Wooten, for donating your talent and capturing the great times in Vegas.

A special thank you to our sponsors

Want to play an even bigger role in supporting Coaches vs. Cancer? All while gaining valuable exposure for your organization? 

Find out more about becoming a sponsor of the 2024 Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic by contacting Bridget Byrne at [email protected] or (702) 275-1124.

If you missed the chance to support the fight against cancer during the event, please visit the Classic's website to make a donation today! Or contact Samantha Molinero with American Cancer Society at [email protected] or (954) 639-2101.