The 2025 Legacy Golf Invitational

Two and a half decades. A quarter of a Century.

In the quiet tranquility, around a table at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, a faint glimmer of what one could not have foreseen, lit the room. It was the moment of conception of the Rolf Benirschke Legacy Golf Invitational. Those delicate infant leaves peering above the surface at The Farms would peacefully grow into what is, today, a majestic Legacy Family tree.

The 25th Anniversary of The Legacy was the opportunity to reflect on the past; all that has been accomplished on behalf of many San Diego charitable organizations, now exceeding $10.6 million in donations. The Gala Dinner allowed the privilege of supporting additional worthy beneficiaries, shining a light on three organizations that will stand alongside those that had come before: Be A Friend – Impact A Life, Feeding San Diego, Cancer For College. Lastly, the inspiring dinner at Rancho Valencia Resort touched the future, recognizing our responsibility to reach beyond a distant horizon to continue the good of the loyal, generous, Legacy Family.

The annual revealing of the Jim Sochor Award celebrated Hal and Debby Jacobs for their many, many years of loyal contributions to, not only The Legacy, a wide variety of initiatives across the San Diego Community. As a member of the small group of Legacy Founders 25 years ago, Hal, along with Debby, have been a guiding influence on the success of The Legacy. Their love for their community, and unwavering generosity, quietly making a difference for meaningful organizations, reflects the humble character of Coach Sochor. Together, they are shining recipients of the Legacy’s 25th Anniversary Jim Sochor Award.

With the Legacy Gala dinner with its feet up, relaxing comfortably, The Legacy Golf Tournament was under way. Once again, the competition was fun and spirited. Played at the pristinely conditioned Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, the final standings were the closest in the 25-year history of the tournament. The unique format of three nine-hole rounds highlighted by each player having three different partners each nine, never playing with the same person more than once, makes for the opportunity to meet and connect with nine different players across the day. As the sun tiptoed into the western horizon, the team of Doug Timmons, Hal, Debby, and Conner Jacobs would stand atop the podium, having carved out a single stroke title over the runner up team of Craig Pollard, Jordan Weitzen, Dale Yahnke, and Bill Sailer. The show team of Brian and Kris Blazer, along with Kevin Sullivan and Mark Fischer were the final team in the prizes.

The evening following the golf featured the ever-intriguing Fireside Chat. This year’s subject of Rolf’s conversation was Roger Maltbie, successful PGA Tour player and broadcaster for the Golf Channel and NBC Sports.

Roger entertained with his humorous reflection on his playing career that included back-to-back wins in his rookie season of 1975, Jack Nicklaus’ inaugural Memorial at Muirfield in 1976, and two victoires in 1985, the World Series of Golf and the Westchester Classic. Roger’s broadcasting career would emerge alongside Tiger Woods appearing on the scene. Roger would follow Tiger’s other worldly success for twenty years as the trusted voice of many of Tiger’s 15 Major Championship and 82 career wins.

Click to view Rolf’s & Roger’s Thank you video

As the 25th Anniversary of The Legacy takes its place in an illustrious history we feel great pride in our contribution to our community. We do so with humble gratitude in admiration for the daily work being done by the hundreds of volunteers and dedicated staff who have a significant impact on the lives of all of those they serve across San Diego.