Phil Mickelson has generously underwritten sponsorship of the PHIL MICKELSON JUNIOR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP since its inception. Phil continues to be one of the SDJGA's most respected and recognized alumni members. Winner of over 23 professional golf titles, including the 2004 Masters Tournament, he and his wife Amy support many worthy causes through their family foundation. The San Diego Junior Golf Association is extremely proud to have had Phil Mickelson as a past member. As stated by himself, the Association was a guiding force in his early development both on and off the course.

Pat Perez North vs. South Team Cup
Pat was a highly competitive member of the SDJGA from 1984 to 1993, and captured the Callaway Golf Junior World Golf Championship in 1993. He is now a successful member of the PGA TOUR who attributes his achievements in golf to his father by getting him involved with the SDJGA at an early age."

CHRIS RILEY JUNIOR - Chris Riley has sponsored the CHRIS RILEY JUNIOR for the past few years. In 2004 he began sponsoring the JOHN W. BROWN MEMORIAL. John Brown was not only one of the original founders of the San Diego Junior Golf Association, but was an influential member of the Riley "golfing family" serving as a mentor for Chris and his father Mike (an outstanding amateur player in his own right). Chris wanted to further memorialize "Brownie" with a tournament in his honor. Chris Riley was an exemplary member of the SDJGA going on to become a four-time All-American selection at the University of Las Vegas where he graduated with a Communications Degree in 1996. He is now a member of the PGA TOUR.

DON STADLER MEMORIAL - Betty Stadler has been a long time supporter of the SDJGA since 1997 and remains a member of the Association's Board of Directors. Betty's late husband Don also found time to be an active volunteer while still operating a successful business, Stadler Drug Company in Pacific Beach, California, until his retirement. The Stadler family's many contributions have materially improved SDJGA programs over the years. We are honored to have Betty Stadler (mother of past SDJGA member Craig Stadler) as a continuing sponsor.

JOAN ADASKIN has been a long time supporter of the San Diego Junior Golf Association starting in 1968 when she served in key volunteer positions at the inaugural Junior World Golf Championships. Her interest in playing the game, on a recreational level, led her to Tecolote Canyon Golf Club where she made the acquaintance of Paul Benoit, the facility's Assistant Manager. Paul shared Joan's love of golf as well as baseball, both being Padres' season ticket holders. Upon Mr. Benoit's passing in 1983, Joan began her sponsorship and establishment of the Paul Benoit Memorial Junior. She also created, in 1998, an endowment that will ensure the event's place on the SDJGA schedule of summer tournaments in perpetuity.

JOHN WIRGES MEMORIAL - John Wirges a long time friend of the SDJGA, was a publicist at the Naval Training Center. He passed away in May of 1991. During his active participation with the Association, he became a friend to many juniors and Craig Stadler in particular. Craig Stadler began his sponsorship of the John Wirges Memorial in August of 1991.