Tournament Recap: A Day of Purpose, Patriotism, and Powerful Swings

On a perfect day for golf and giving back, the Second Annual Mellow Mushroom PH Golf for Good Charity Tournament brought together alumni, community leaders, and generous sponsors to raise critical support for Patrick Henry student-athletes. With every drive, putt, and high-five, the day reinforced our shared mission: to uplift Roanoke youth through opportunity, mentorship, and the power of sports.

🎉 Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We are especially grateful to our Title Sponsors, Mellow Mushroom & CRUNCH Fitness, for serving as a driving force behind the tournament’s success.

Title & Tech Sponsors

• Mellow Mushroom (Title Sponsor)

• CRUNCH Fitness - Technology Sponsor 

• FocusOne Financial Planning – Purple Patriot | Bo Blankenship

• MKB Realtors – Purple Patriot | Kit Hale

• The Dunkenberger-Waskey Group (Morgan Stanley) – Gold Patriot | Stephen Waskey

• DataMound – Gold Patriot
  Over two dozen sponsors and 50 players made this year's event a huge success.

Game-Changing Tech & Community Partners

Our growing list of AI Tech partners are elevating PH Athletics across all seasons. With the launch of the Tech Intern program in 2025, we’re advancing opportunities in data analytics, data science, and more.

• Blast Baseball | Matt Tanner

• Blast Golf – Awards Sponsor | Mike Woods

• Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. | Morris Masinter

• Dormie Network Foundation | Audrey Musgrave

• GolfStatus | Brenden Holling

• Links365 | Tim Young

• Market Building Foundation Inc. | Elliot Broyles

• onform | Gear Fisher

• pitchLogic | Jim Beasley

• Roanoke Co+Op – Lunch Sponsor | John Bryant

• Schroeder Optical – Silver Patriot | Tom Schroeder

• Scott Avis Real Estate LLC | Scott Avis

• Swing Vision | George Opelka

• Valley Consulting and Investigative Services | Sami L. Cilek

• Valley Distributing – Silver Patriot | Packy Hutchinson

• VEO (Soccer & Lacrosse) | Adam Kent

• Winter’s Storage | Trevor Winter-Pierce

Thank you all for showing up and standing tall for PH. Your partnership is helping us build a future that levels the playing field in sports. 

🎉 Thank You to Our Incredible PHABA Board

A special thanks to our Board, many of whom came out in support of the event to help make it a truly special day.

• President: Sami Cilek

• Treasurer: Maggie Newman

• Secretary: Whitney Shell

• VP Communications: Amanda Thacker

• Fundraising & Membership: Sharon Beasley & Cathy Wilkinson

• VP Concessions: Emily McCahill, Allie Gillenwater, & Heather Greer

• VP Volunteers: Cara Kenney

• Immediate Past President: Aaron Ewert

This team brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to PHABA’s mission of fostering excellence in our athletic programs. We’re confident that under their leadership, PHABA will continue to thrive and serve the Patriots community.

🏆 Tournament Results:
Friendly Competition, Legendary Finishes

Head PH JV Golf Coach, Jim Beasley, assesses the tight leaderboard.

The action on the course matched the energy off it, with several teams delivering standout performances.

🥇 First Place:
Childress / Christiansen / Hearp / Hearp
Score: -14 (57)

🥈 Tied for Second:
Team Valley Distributing – Featuring friends of the program and former PH stars Packy Hutchinson and Charlie Kuehn
Score: -13 (58)

🥈 Tied for Second:
The B Team – Stacked with PH Hall of Famers Bo Blankenship and Miller Baber
Score: -13 (58)

🏅 Fourth Place:
Kevin Dill, former PH Basketball Coach and Current High School Radio Announcer
Keith Myers, RVGHF inductee
Keff Beasley, former PH Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
Score: -10 (61)

👮‍♂️ Highlight: Building Bridges Through PROS
(Positive Relationships with Officers thru Sports)

One of the most inspiring parts of this year’s event was the spotlight on the Roanoke Police Department’s PROS (Positive Relationships with Officers through Sports) initiative.

The PROS program is a powerful community outreach effort designed to foster trust, respect, and mentorship between Roanoke’s youth and local law enforcement. Through sports like golf, pickleball, and a growing list of other fields of play, officers and young people connect in a positive, structured, and supportive environment.

At-risk youth are invited into these spaces not only to learn new sports, but to build confidence, develop teamwork, and engage with mentors who truly care. Events like PH Golf for Good help raise awareness and build momentum for programs like PROS, which are already creating meaningful impact in our neighborhoods.

We’re proud to stand alongside the Roanoke Police Department in this important mission.

💜 What It’s All For

Every dollar raised supports PH student-athletes, interns, coaches, and families through programs focused on development, exposure, and education. Whether you're an alum, a sponsor, or a friend of the program, your involvement makes an impact that extends far beyond the fairway.

Together, with initiatives like PROS, we’re creating safer, stronger communities by investing in our youth.

Thank you for standing with us—and for helping PH Golf for Good be more than just a one-day event. Because of your support, the impact is felt year-round.

Until next year, Go Patriots! 

p.s.  And last but not next to last…

Former Patriot greats - Mike Harig, Jeff Harig, Jay Glenn with an even par round of 71.

Stay tuned to the PHABA and official Roanoke City channels for more updates on the progress of the facility upgrades and future campaigns. Together, we are shaping the future of our young athletes and setting a standard of excellence for generations to come.