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Michael Hexner, President
Hometown: San Francisco
Home Course: Olympic Club
College: Williams College (1975 — Political Theory)
Joined NCGA Board: 2001
Family: Son Devin
Best part about being an NCGA board member: To work with a great group of individuals focused on a common goal.
Favorite golf memory: Caddying for my son at the San Francisco City Championship at Harding Park when he was 1-up going into the 18th hole. It was raining cats and dogs and the wind was 50 mph sideways and Devin faced a must-shot to the green from 219 yards out. He hit his rescue club to eight feet to secure the win. |
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Vaughn Kezirian, Vice President
Hometown: Fresno
Home Course: Fort Washington GCC
College: Cal-Berkeley (1970 — Criminology)
Joined NCGA Board: 2001
Family: Wife Ann and four daughters: Robin, Corrie, Teri Ann and Bobbi
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Tournament service to the members.
Favorite golf memory: In 1997, standing on the first tee at St. Andrews with my longtime college friend and best friend. Then having him closed out on the road hole and posing for a victory picture on the Swilcan Bridge. |
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Kerry Gordon, Secretary/Treasurer
Hometown: Fair Oaks
Home Course: North Ridge CC
College: California State University Sacramento (Accounting – 1973); Golden Gate University (MBA Taxation – 1983)
Joined NCGA Board: 2002
Family: Wife Mikel, son Scott and daughters Tiffany and Jessica
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Getting involved with competitive golf and working with truly dedicated people.
Favorite golf memory: Playing in the 2007 AT&T with my son Scott on the bag and rookie pro John Mallinger as partner. Playing on Sunday with Davis Love III and Corey Pavin and tieing for 6th place. |
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Mark House, Immediate Past President
Hometown: Carmel Valley
Home Course: Corral de Tierra CC
College: University of California, Davis (1984 — Environmental Planning & Management); Golden Gate University (1988 — MBA in Marketing)
Joined NCGA Board: 2000
Family: Wife Libby, sons Marcus and Max and daughter Julianna
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Camaraderie with individuals who enjoy the game of golf.
Favorite golf memory: My grandfather introduced me to the game of golf when I was 12 years old. I played golf with him many times in my childhood years. Only now do I realize what an amazing golfer he was to break 80 consistently with one arm. |
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Mark Battey
Hometown: Half Moon Bay
Home Course: Lake Merced
College: Stanford (MBA); London School of Economics (MSC); Harvard (BA)
Joined NCGA Board: 2009
Family: Wife Jayne, daughter Allison, and sons CJ and Scott
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Joining an enthusiastic group of staff and volunteers dedicated to increasing affordability and accessibility of golf throughout Northern California.
Favorite golf memory: Playing the 18th hole at Pebble Beach with my brother as the sun sets. |
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Chris Clark
Hometown: Los Gatos
Home Course: Pasatiempo GC
Joined NCGA Board: 2003
Family: Wife Hally, daughter Brooke and sons C.J. and Will
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Giving back to the game and the nice people you meet.
Favorite golf memory: Making a hole-in-one at San Jose CC while playing with my son. |
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Bill Downs
Hometown: Novato
Home Course: Oakmont GC, Santa Rosa GCC
Joined NCGA Board: 2004
Family: Wife Martha, daughter Adrienne and sons Bill, Matthew, and Nathaniel
Best part about being an NCGA board member: The people, including directors and NCGA staff, and the opportunity to make a contribution to the finest amateur golf association in the country.
Favorite golf memory: Playing with my three sons when they were very young and watching them get hooked on the game. Of course, there are also those two holes-in-one I’ve made! |
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John Erskine
Hometown: San Ramon
Home Course: Castlewood CC
College: University of Toronto (aeronautical engineering), University of British Columbia (mechanical engineering)
Joined NCGA Board: 2007
Family: wife Sheri, daughters LeAnn & Karen, grandson Tyler
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Continued involvement with the finest amateur golf association in America
Favorite golf memory: Shooting my age in 2006 |
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Lee Gidney
Hometown: Vacaville
Home Course: Cypress Lakes Club
Joined NCGA Board: 2006
Family: Wife Karen, daughter Beth and son Brian
Favorite golf memory: Teeing off at the Old Course with three of my closest friends. |
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Dan Hansford
Hometown: Pleasanton
Home Course: Castlewood CC
Joined NCGA Board: 2003
Family: Wife Cheryl and daughters Julie and Anne Marie
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Continuing to participate in this great game, while giving something back and developing camaraderie with others who have similar interests.
Favorite golf memory: Witnessing six holes-in-one in 2000, with one of those being mine. |
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Barry Loncke
Hometown: Sacramento
Home Club: Sacramento Area Black GC
College: Yale University (1961), Cornell University Law School (1970)
Joined NCGA Board: 2007
Family: Wife Lilly Spitz; Daughter Katharine
Best part about being an NCGA board member: I anticipate enjoying being a part of the NCGA’s continuing efforts to expand the golfing community through outreach efforts and youth programs. I also expect to be a voice for high handicappers, for youth and people with disabilities who wish to enjoy the great game of golf.
Favorite golf memory: Helping to overcome obstacles preventing Charlie Sifford from getting an invitation to participate in the Legends of Golf Tournament in Austin, Texas and going to see him play. |
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Jim Moriarty
Hometown: San Francisco
Home Course: Olympic Club
College: University of Colorado (Economics – 1973)
Joined NCGA Board: 2002
Family: Son Jim and daughter Stephanie
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Having the opportunity to have input about the future of amateur golf in Northern California.
Favorite golf memory: Caddying for my good friend John Baulis in the Bob Hope Desert Classic. We were paired with J.L. Lewis, Kirk Triplett, Franklin Langham and Brian Henninger. |
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Brian Morse
Hometown: Merced
Home Course: Merced
College: Gonzaga University (Political Science – 1971); JD1977
Joined NCGA Board: 2004
Family: Wife Beverley, son Matthew, and daughter Rachel
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Working with the other directors and staff who are all absolutely fantastic people.
Favorite Golf Memory: Playing in the Oldsmobile Scramble and qualifying for the finals in Orlando, Fl. |
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Anthony Muller
Hometown: Pebble Beach
Home Course: Monterey Peninsula CC, Quail Lodge GC
College: Stanford University (MBA); University of Pennsylvania (BA)
Joined NCGA Board: 2009
Family: Wife Lary and daughter Lesley
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Having the opportunity to join like-minded people in working for the benefit of golf.
Favorite Golf Memory: I leave with more good memories each time I play. |
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Patrick Quinn
Hometown: San Jose
Home Course: San Jose CC, Spyglass Hill
College: San Jose State (BA)
Joined NCGA Board: 2009
Family: Wife Susan and daughters Courtney and Kelly.
Best part of being an NCGA board member: Deriving inspiration from the dedicated staff who strive everyday to make golf in Northern California enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
Favorite golf memory: Playing with my Father and our pals on the Gang of Eight trips. Aye! |
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Brooke Phayer
Hometown: Pebble Beach
Home Course: Pajaro Valley GC, Del Monte GC
College: University of Hawaii (Biological Sciences andEnglish Literature – 1976)
Joined NCGA Board: 2006
Family: Wife Bryn
Favorite golf memory: Playing golf every weekend with the guy who taught me how to ride a bike, and beating him like a drum! |
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John Ronca Jr.
Hometown: San Luis Obispo
Home Course: San Luis Obispo CC
Joined NCGA Board: 2006
Family: Wife Tracy and daughters Stephanie andRachel
Favorite golf memory: My hole-in-one at Avila Beach Resort. |
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Loretta Walker
Hometown: Roseville
Home Course: Morgan Creek GCC
College: Webster University (MBA); Boston University (BSBA)
Joined NCGA Board: 2009
Family: Husband Morris Jr., Son Morris III
Best part about being an NCGA board member: Working with a great group of volunteers and staff, all enthusiastically focused on sharing the game of golf with others.
Favorite golf memory: Qualifying to represent my club in the Mercedes Championship in 2004 and ultimately winning the long-drive competition at the regional.
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John Whitelaw
Hometown: Sacramento
Home Course: Del Paso CC.
Joined NCGA Board: 2003
Family: Wife Carol, sons John and Jeff, daughter Kerrie and six grandchildren.
Best part about being an NCGA board member: The opportunity to be more involved in a great game and a great organization.
Favorite golf memory: Playing Pine Valley with two friends on the way to Scotland and Ireland for a golf vacation. |
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