The Fairmont Hotel’s Crown Room was the location for the San Francisco Pride LGBTQ Golf Tournament Awards Party on Friday, September 20, 2024. The free evening event honored 2024 SF Pride Excellence in Golf Award winner Tisha Alyn Abrea. The organizers shared that she received it “for her LGBT advocacy and representation as a trailblazer in professional golf and sports media.”
Former San Francisco Pride President Gary Virginia helped with a live auction and raffle, which benefited SF Pride. Items were donated by SF Oasis, the San Francisco Giants, the Golden State Warriors, and more. Among the other notables who attended were Suzanne Ford, SF Pride Executive Director; Nguyen Pham, SF Pride President; actress Ashley Driver; WPGA golfer Jamie Leno, who is a contributor to the San Francisco Bay Times and noted Aikido expert; Patrick Carney, Pink Triangle Founder; and more.
The event—sponsored by BMO U.S. with support from Tourism Ireland—featured wines from La Crema. DJ Newonce Gazelle spun tunes and kept the party going into the night.
The 6th Annual SF Pride Golf Tournament, the first LGBT tournament endorsed by the PGA of America, was held the next day at TPC Harding Park with golf pros and amateurs coming together to promote LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in the world of golf.
SF Pride shared: “This event continues to grow in stature as it is covered in local and national media, sharing the message and work of San Francisco Pride and our amazing community.” https://sfpride.org/
Published on October 3, 2024
