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1st Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

The inaugural Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament was played on August 2, 2003. Sand Springs C.C. was the host venue for the sunny Saturday afternoon in August. The tournament had thirty foursomes to compete for the coveted honors of become the 1st Annual BDF Champions. The team of Lanny Masucci, Tony Barone, Tony Barone Jr., and Canio Cianci won the tournament by one stroke with an impressive score of 12 strokes under par (60).

2nd Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

On August 7, 2004 the presentation of the yellow jerseys were introduced to the Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament. The yellow jerseys (most notably recognized for the leader of the multi-stage Tour de France bicycle race) would be awarded to the tournament champions from the previous year. The Foundation also decided to introduce the concept of the yellow jerseys in an attempt to raise cancer awareness to its tournament participants. On that first Saturday in August, the team of Masucci, Barone, Barone Jr., and Cianci were tested to defend their yellow jerseys at the 2nd Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament. On another gorgeous day in August at Sand Springs C.C. twenty-eight foursomes went out to compete for the coveted yellow jerseys. The previous year’s victors were upset by Jim Forgione Jr., Brian Costanzo, Michael Coleman and Kevin Coleman with a new tournament scoring record of 14 strokes under par (58).

3rd Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

On July 30, 2005 yet another team went out to defend their yellow jerseys and tournament scoring record at the 3rd annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament. Once again the weather cooperated; however, most of the 126 golfers will remember the conditions as being dry that particular day at Sand Springs C.C. As proven in the past, the difficulty to repeat as champions continued, as the team of Todd Forgione, Ben O’Brien, Ryan Swift and Ryan Bowen took home the honors with an astounding score of 15 strokes under par (57), while also setting a new tournament scoring record.

4th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

On a gorgeous afternoon on the last Saturday in July, 130 golfers took to the course to tackle a lengthened and well maintained Sand Springs C.C. Many teams were focused on preventing the defending champions of Todd Forgione, Ben O’Brien, Ryan Bowen and Ryan Swift from repeating in the 4th Annual BDF. As the defending champs took to the course, sporting their signature yellow jerseys, Mike Aversa took the place of Ryan Swift and immediately understood the pressures of this intense golf tournament. The 4th Annual BDF came down to a two team race and ended with a dramatic finish on the 18th hole. The winners from the 2nd Annual BDF missed a seven foot putt birdie putt on the 18th hole to finish at a score of 13 under par (59). Playing directly behind them, the defending champions were able to retain their yellow jerseys after they stuck a wedge from 120 yards to two feet. The repeat champions finished at a score of 14 under par (58) on the newly lengthened course.

5th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

For the fifth straight year, teams showed up in full force to claim the yellow jerseys and get their names on the coveted Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament plaque. Participants again loaded up their teams to try and take the prize away from the Tournament’s first back-to-back champions. Unfortunately, stellar play from the 2005 and 2006 Champions once again lifted the team of Todd Forgione, Ben O’Brien, Ryan Bowen and newcomer Brian Bradley to their third title and another attempt to defend their yellow jerseys. Their score of 15 under par (57) matched their previous tournament record accomplishment. Congratulations on the “three-peat”!

6th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

On July 26, 2008, beautiful weather and a gorgeous golf course was once again the talk of the tournament as a full field arrived at Sand Springs C.C. That chatter quickly ended after the yellow jerseys were awarded to the “three-peat” champions. During the presentation of the yellow jerseys, teams were encouraged by Jim Forgione Sr. to go out and pin hunt in attempt of dethroning our famed champions. After taking the advice that was directed,

a new champion finally emerged taking down the three-time champions with an astounding new tournament record score of 16 under par (56).

The 6th Annual BDF Champions – who are more commonly renowned for the accomplishments on the gridiron – were Jack Dempsey Jr., Brian Dempsey, Derek Forgione and Scott Hartshorn. 

7th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

On July 25, 2009, twenty-five teams attacked Sand Springs C.C. with the hopes of capturing the 7th BDF Annual Golf Tournament title. Consistent with past tournaments, there were many birdies and eagles carded on the gorgeous July afternoon. However, the shot heard around the course belonged to Matt Schroeder. Matt – playing in his first BDF Tourney – carded a hole-in-one on #17; a par 3 measuring 186 yards. By doing so, he won a Hawaiian vacation for him and a guest for 8 days, 7 nights, airfare and hotel accommodations on the island of Oahu. The defending champions (Jack Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, Scott Hartshorn and Derek Forgione) got off to a slow start on the front nine as they felt the pressure of wearing the yellow jerseys, but finished strong on the back to post a score of 14 under par (58). However, the team of Sal Marchese, Bobby Bliss, Frank Summa and Bobby Guyriska also posted a score of 14 under par to set up the tournament’s first ever sudden death shootout. Both teams safely made par on the 18th hole, which sent the teams to the lengthy 17th for the second playoff hole. Marchese, Bliss, Summa and Guyriska all missed their birdie chips, which opened the door for the defending champs. Derek Forgione seized the opportunity by nailing his birdie putt in the center of the cup to retain the yellow jerseys.

8th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament 

On July 17, 2010, bright skies and sunshine once again shined down on Sand Springs C.C. as thirty competitive teams set out to dethrone the two-time back-to-back champions of Jack Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, Scott Hartshorn and Derek Forgione. The defending champs got off to a quick start and never looked back, as they blistered another tough course layout and difficult pin positions with a score of 17 under par (55) breaking their own tournament record of 16 under par (56) that was shot in 2008. History shows that there has not been a team that can win the tournament for four consecutive years and the defending champions will be out to prove history wrong as the 9th Annual BDF Golf Tournament takes place July 30, 2011.

9th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

Once again, bright sunshine and warm temperatures greeted the golfers at Sand Springs C.C. for the 9th Annual Brian Forgione Golf Tournament. Teams were eager to dethrone the three-time defending champions of Jack Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, Derek Forgione and Scott Hartshorn. Early on, it appeared as if a new team would be sporting next year’s yellow jerseys, as the defending champs started with pars on their first three holes (#2, 3 and 4). But a birdie on the par 3 fifth hole and eagle on the par 5 sixth hole ignited the champs and got them to -3 after five holes. Their strong back nine surge ended in dramatic fashion on the team’s last hole. With the current leaders (Sal Marchese, Bobby Bliss, Kenny Sames and Frank Summa) and several other groups in the gallery, Scott Hartshorn was able to drive the green on the par 4 first hole. A two putt birdie would send the tournament into sudden death. However, Brian Dempsey’s bending thirty foot eagle putt found the bottom of the cup pushing them to a score of 15 under par (57) securing his team’s fourth consecutive title.

10th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

Thirty-four teams showed up on July 28, 2012 for the 10th Annual Brian Forgione Golf Tournament at Sand Spring C.C. Once again, perfect weather shined down on the competitors who had high hopes of dethroning the four-time champions of Jack Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, Scott Hartshorn and Derek Forgione. Securing their fifth title would not be easy, as the defending champions lipped a few early birdie attempts and could never quite match their efforts of years past. With word of the defending champion's struggles on the demanding Sand Springs layout, the team of Mike Bartoletti, Doug Walsh and Nick Paraise emerged as the champions with a great round of 15 under 59. Congratulations to the new champions. We look forward to their title defense at the 11th Annual Brian Forgione Golf Tournament on July 27, 2013.

11th Annual Brian Forgione Foundation Golf Tournament

Once again, Sand Springs Golf Course was the home to the 11th Annual Brian Forgione Golf Tournament held on July 27, 2013. Before the golf action heated up, the Foundation presented a check for $7,500 to the American Cancer Society as a sponsor for their annual Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Weekend. Corey Higgins won a putting contest among particpants that qualified him to make a fifty foot putt for $10,000. Corey made a nice stroke, but came up wide right of the hole. Once on the course, thirty-three teams were in pursuit of dethroning the defending champions of Mike Bartoletti, Doug Walsh, Nick Paraise and Zack Ashworth. Cloudy skies and late day showers greeted the field, but the weather did not seem to affect the team of Jim Forgione, Brian Costanzo, Michael Coleman and Johnny Haggerty. With an opening nine holes of seven under par (29), the 2nd Annual Champions went lower on the back nine with seven birdies and an eagle for a team total of 16 under par (56).

12th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

Clouds and morning showers gave way to abundant afternoon sunshine and light winds at the 2014 Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament. Thirty-one teams set out to dethrone the defending BDF 11 champions of Jim Forgione, Michael Coleman, , Brian Costanzo and John Haggerty. With tight pin positions and deep boxes, Sand Springs C.C. proved once again to be a fun, yet challenging golf course. With four eagles and a birdie barrage, former champions Jack Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, Scott Hartshorn and Derek Forgione emerged as the winners of 12th Annual BDF with a score of 17-under (55). Finishing a stroke behind at 16-under (56) were two teams: Todd Forgione, Ben O’Brien. Corey O’Brien,and Tommy Dempsey and Timothy Dempsey, Mark Dougher, Mike Reilly, and Bobby Crofton. The BDF Tournament also saw its third hole in one carded by Kyle Dougherty on hole #3 measuring 120 yards. We look forward to seeing all competitors for the BDF 13 on the last Saturday in July 2015.

13th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

On July 25, 2015, thirty-two teams ventured to Sand Springs Golf Course for the 13th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament. Once again, seasonable temperatures and sunny skies provided the golfers with an ideal day to play golf and remember our good friend. Before the tourney began, Tom Hurst burned the edge of a forty foot putt for his chance to win $10,000 in the putting contest sponsored by Toyota of Scranton. The defending champions of Brian Dempsey, Jack Dempsey, Scott Hartshorn and Derek Forgione struggled early and could not find their rhythm from previous years, which opened the door for a new team to emerge as BDF champions. Finishing with a chip in birdie on the difficult par four-second hole, as well as three eagles, the team of Doug Walsh, Mike Bartoletti, Trevor Woodruff and Bobby Davis shot a 17 under (55) to claim the coveted yellow jersey for next year.

14th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

Thirty-six foursomes took to Sand Springs Golf Course on July 30, 2016 in pursuit of the 14th Annual Brian Forgione Foundation Golf Tournament title. Storms circled Drums, PA all day, but with Brian looking down on the golfers, the event successfully concluded after only a few showers and dramatic two-hole playoff. The team of Brian Costanzo, Jim Forgione, John Haggerty and Michael Coleman got off to a sizzling start on the front nine with a 27(-9). The fast start continued to the backside with an equally impressive 28 (-8) for an 18 hole score of 55 (-17). Playing one group behind was the team of Ryan Swift, Todd Forgione, Tom Dempsey and Ben O’Brien. After an opening 7 under (29),that team caught fire on the back side with the help of back-to-back eagles on holes 15 and 16 to finish tied for the tourney lead at 55 (-17). With clouds and light rain hovering the golf course, each team posted par on the first playoff hole (18th hole). Both rain soaked teams then trudged to second playoff hole, the difficult par 3, 17th hole. While each team managed to place one ball on the putting surface, Tommy Dempsey’s stellar shot 10 feet beneath the hole, gave that team a distinct advantage. After a par by the opponent, Dempsey quickly ended the drama. With his club raised high in the air in celebration, he watched his putt drop for birdie and to claim the 14th Annual Brian Forgione Foundation Golf Tournament title. Congratulations to the team of Ryan Swift, Todd Forgione, Tommy Dempsey and Ben O’Brien. We look forward to seeing everybody next year for the 15th Annual Brian Forgione Foundation Golf tournament.

15th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

Bright sun and a southerly breeze greeted over thirty foursomes on July 28th at Sand Springs Golf and Country Club for the 15th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament. A few new teams entered the tourney with strong hopes of dethroning the 14th Annual champions of Todd Forgione, Ben O’Brien, Ryan Swift and Tommy Dempsey. As proven from previous years, course knowledge and chemistry is so important at Sand Springs. The team of Michael Coleman, John Haggerty, Jimmy Forgione and Brian Costanzo jumped out to an early lead with a solid front nine of eight birdies and one par for an opening 28. The defending champs, sporting yellow, made a bad par on the par five, eighth hole and could never rebound to finish the front nine with a six under, par 30. With a two shot lead, Coleman, Forgione, Haggerty and Costanzo shot six under par on the back nine to finish with a fourteen under, 58, and claim their third BDF title.

16th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

Another beautiful day greeted 27 foursomes on July 28, 2018 for the 16th Annual Brian Forgione Foundation Golf Tournament at Sand Springs Country Club. The story line for the day was whether three time champions, Brian Costanzo, Jim Forgione and John Haggerty could defend their BDF15 title. They got off to a quick start but fell one shot short of 13 under which resulted in a three team sudden death playoff. Former champions Ryan Swift, Todd Forgione, Tom Dempsey and Ben O’Brien were pitted in an epic playoff battle with Dunmore natives Jack Kelly Sr., Jack Kelly Jr., Carmen Libassi and Bob Coleman and team from The 1912 Club of CJ Raymond, Gerard Rosato, Aaron Nye and Kyle Colla. Ten holes of alternating formats could not determine a champion as dusk set on Drums, PA. Only time will tell if a champion will be declared but one thing can be sure, there are no ties in the BDF.

17th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

After nearly a year of BDF16 co-champion claims by the 1912 Club and Team Todd, the BDF competition committee declared a two hole shamble playoff on July 27, 2019. On a beautiful morning with dozens of patrons in attendance, the 1912 Club took honors and casually piped four drives down the middle to start the shamble. Three time champs of Team Todd were not fazed and drained two birdie puts taking a two shot lead into the second hole, They followed with solid tee to green play on the second hole ultimately securing the BDF16 title with little pressure from 1912. And if that wasn’t enough, Team Todd scorched the next 18 at Sand Springs CC winning two titles in one day and their fifth overall. A historic day on the links for the BDF and the team of Todd Forgione, Ryan Swift, Tom Dempsey and Ben O'Brien.

18th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

In a summer unlike any other, it did not deter near record participation at BDF18 on July 25, 2020. Thirty two teams visited Crystal Springs Country Club for a beautiful day filled with sunshine, good vibes and great friends. Team Todd of Todd Forgione, Ryan Swift, Tommy Dempsey and Ben O’Brien looked to carry the excitement of the day into their third title in 12 months. However, the field had different ideas going low early and scorching the course throughout the afternoon. A record six teams shot under 60 with the reload 1912 team closing the day 17 under. The 1912 team of CJ Raymond, Gerard Rosato, Kyle Reap and Tommy O’Brien played the back nine in 27 to cruise to their first BDF title.

19th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Golf Tournament

The BDF returned to Sand Springs on July 31, 2021 for the 19th consecutive year. After a full week of torrential rain bringing plenty of heavy stuff, the sun shined strong all day for BDF19. It was an electric start to the day as 130 golfers witnessed Steve Borgia drain a 50 foot put to win $10,000. It was a fever pitch and you knew it was going to be an amazing day. The defending champs of CJ Raymond, Gerard Rosato, Kyle Reap and Tommy O’Brien came out hot making the turn 7 under. They seemed a sure thing to capture their 2nd title but didn’t see 5 time champions making birdies and eagles just in front. Jack Dempsey, Brian Dempsey, Scott Hartshorn and Derek Forgione scorched the course with a record 19 under taking their 6th title in 19 years. It was an amazing performance setting up a return to the yellow jersey for the all time champs next year at the 20th BDF. 

20th Annual Brian Forgione Memorial Tournament

Saturday July 30, 2022

Sand Springs Country Club

Drums, PA

10:30am Registration 

12:00 Shotgun Start