Using golf as the instrument of our deeds, the Century Club of San Diego is committed to supporting military related charities throughout the year. The Century
Club also hosts a week long program during the Farmers Insurance Open, filled with
events dedicated to honoring our military community.
Kicking off the week is the Military Appreciation Luncheon set for Tuesday, January 24, and is an invitation-only event for select active duty military. During the 2011 Military Appreciation event, the Century Club presented checks to military representatives totaling $100,000, bringing the seven year total of the Military Appreciation Activities to over $671,000.
Returning this year will be a highly anticipated Operation Shower event, made possible by Datron, also happening on Tuesday. Operation Shower began in 2007 to recognize the sacrifices of military moms-to be and to support military families.
Throughout tournament week the Century Club will also carry on the tradition of an on-course Military Appreciation Pavilion presented by the San Diego Padres. The San Diego Padres have again partnered with the Farmers Insurance Open to be a regional sponsor with a special focus on the tournament's military events. The club is proud to be a sponsor of the Military Appreciation Pavilion and the annual Military Luncheon. "The Padres are proud to again support the Century Club of San Diego and this standout golf tournament that showcases our great city," said Padres Vice Chairman and CEO Jeff Moorad. "This relationship is especially significant because the Century Club shares our commitment to the local community and to the nearly one million active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their families in the San Diego region."
The Military Appreciation Pavilion presented by the San Diego Padres is located on the 14th Green and is open to all active duty military personnel and their dependants. Complimentary food and beverages will graciously be provided by San Diego's own award winning Donovan's Steak and Chop House. Donovan's is a high quality, top-rated, local steakhouse and a proud community partner honored to donate food to the Military Appreciation Pavilion for our local military families.
"As the Century Club celebrates its 50th year, we are thrilled to continue supporting all branches of the military," stated 2012 Century Club President Tom Monson. "We take great pride in expressing our appreciation to our military personnel and their families through the variety of programs offered during tournament week. We are committed each year to building our relationship with the local military, their families, and their many deserving charities."