2nd Annual John Lapham Golf Classic
John in 2011 with a Wooten teen helper in the conference room at PineBridge Investments where John and his business partner Steven Oh led a very informative and inspiring discussion on investing.
The 2nd Annual John Lapham Golf Classic will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, in honor of our longtime board member and chairperson, John G. Lapham III, who passed away in 2022 following a biking accident.
The photos above reflect John’s faithful involvement with the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center throughout the years, including his support as a golf sponsor and tournament scorer. Some capture moments when John stopped by simply to greet guests before returning to work for a meeting at PineBridge Investments. Following his passing, PineBridge staff members donated more than $175,000 in John’s honor. We remain deeply grateful for their generosity and continued support.
The tournament will once again be held at the remarkable Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to John’s wife, Evelyn, and their children, Emily and Thomas, for allowing us to host this special event in celebration of his legacy. John devoted more than 25 years of service to the Wooten Center, helping advance college and career readiness programs for thousands of students. We are also grateful to Evelyn for continuing John’s legacy by joining our Board of Directors. Thank you to all of this year’s sponsors, golfers, donors, and supporters for helping us honor John and sustain the important work of the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center.
Online RSVP Form
Click here to complete the online RSVP form for sponsorship and ticket purchases. You can pay now or by Oct 1st.
If preferred, you can use it to mail a paper RSVP form. You can provide your card, check, or money order payment with the form or pay later by Oct 1st.
Payments and Contact
To make a payment, use the Donate Tab at the top of your screen. You can pay with a card or send a check or money order made payable to Al Wooten Jr Youth Center to the address below:
Corey Dantzler, Executive Director
Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
9106 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-7203 office | (323) 286-8454 cell | email
Stock Donations
Yes, we accept stock donations! Please contact our broker at:
Marco Chu
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
333 South Hope Street, 39th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: 213.236.2065
Fax: 213.629.3428
Sponsor Levels and Benefits
All sponsor names will be displayed on tee signs, beverage carts, and the banner. Sponsors will also receive the foursomes below. Let us know on the RSVP form if you'd like to gift tickets to first responders.
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Sapphire-$50,000 (4 foursomes)
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Diamond-$25,000 (4 foursomes)
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Platinum-$10,000 (4 foursomes)
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Gold-$5,000 (3 foursomes)
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Silver-$2,500 (2 foursomes)
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Bronze-$1,500 (1 foursome)
Other Fees
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Individual-1 ticket ($300)
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Putting Contest and 3 Mulligans ($40)
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2 Mulligans ($20)
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Tee Sign ($250)
Silent Auction Items Wanted
To donate, contact our program administrator Grace Nyenke at (323) 756-7203 or gnyenke@wootencenter.org or mail items to her attention at our Western address. We are looking for golf equipment and gear, business and personal accessories, lodging and destinations, gift certificates for restaurants and attractions, and other items golfers would love! Thank you for your support. Pick up available in Greater LA.
Schedule
- 9am: Check-in
- 10am: Putting Contest
- 11am: Shotgun Start
- 12pm: Lunch on the Course
- 5pm: Silent Auction and Awards Dinner
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See images from our Inaugural tournament in 2025.