OCA Greater Seattle sponsors Edwin M. Lee Memorial Golf Tournament

by ocaseattle · Published May 25, 2022 · Updated May 25, 2022

The Edwin M. Lee Memorial Golf tournament happens Saturday, June 25, 2022. Register now at elmgt.org.

OCA-Greater Seattle are the fiscal sponsors for the 2nd Annual Edwin M. Lee Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held Saturday, June 25, at the Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Rd. SE, Auburn, WA. Seattle native, the late Edwin Lee, became the first Asian American Mayor of San Francisco, serving from 2011-2017.

This year’s tournament will include a Special Tribute to Lee’s close childhood friend, the world-renowned jazz pianist, Deems Tsutakawa (1952-2021).

The Edwin M. Lee Memorial Golf tournament pay special tribute to Deems Tsutakawa.

Organized by friends and family members of the late Edwin M. Lee, all proceeds generated will benefit the Edwin M. Lee Memorial Foundation Fund @ the Seattle Foundation. Since 2018, the fund provides scholarships to graduating Franklin High School seniors and supports local area non-profits that align with Lee’s legacy and commitment to social causes including combating hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Lee was an avid golfer and strong friend and supporter of public golf. His passion for golf intersected with his passion for community service. Throughout his adult life, he organized, sponsored, and participated in charitable golf tournaments.

Shotgun begins at 8 AM. It will be a four-person scramble format, individual registration fee will be $195/player which includes green fees, shared power cart, 1 mulligan/player, great tournament giveaway items, lunch, and opportunities to win fantastic prizes. An awards luncheon and raffle will follow. Tournament sponsorships at various levels including opportunities to make IN-KIND donations to support the raffle are available. Registration deadline for the golf tournament is June 15.

For more information, please email EMGT206@gmail.com or visit ELMGT.org to register for the tournament.