Jaden Dumdumaya, Golf’s “Lil’ Dragon”

From junior golfer to golf prodigy—meet the teenager who’s taking the golf world by storm. FAIRFIELD – Years ago, Stan Dumdumaya gave his son, Jaden, a nickname. The nickname, “Lil’ Dragon,” has stuck. It’s on Jaden’s golf bag. “My dad gave it to me growing up. I’ve always had that,” said Jaden Dumdumaya, 15, a… Continue reading →

The Story Behind Local Golfer Louie Euer

There are so many people over the years who have helped out Louie Euer in golf. There is Bud Perkins and Dale Smith at Diamond Oaks Golf Course in Roseville. There is Angie Dixon, Executive Director, and Megan Fidler, Director of Competitive Activities, of First Tee – Greater Sacramento. There is the Morton Golf Foundation…. Continue reading →

Golf and Guitars and Great Big Checks

November 10, 2021 by: Megan Conner Visit Megan’s blog here! This was my fifth year being asked to come play the Golf and Guitars event for 101.5 KNCI and Haggin Oaks in Sacramento.  Each year my fingers and toes are twisted and crossed until I get a text or email from Ken Morton asking me to come back. … Continue reading →

Morton Golf Foundation President Tom Morton and Team Win the 2021 Villara Capital Cup

This is the 2nd year in a row that Tom Morton, President of Morton Golf Foundation had agreed to represent Morton Golf Foundation by playing in the 7th Annual Villara Capital Cup fundraiser. This event, held September 24-26, had a total of 32 business people playing a Ryder Cup format over a 3 day period…. Continue reading →

Angels for Hearts: Helping Heart Kids & Families

Golf is recommended for heart kids as a safe sport by pediatric cardiologists! Angels for Hearts’ mission is to bring normalcy to pediatric heart patients ages newborn to 18, both in and out of the hospital. They remind heart kids that first and foremost they are kids before being heart patients. Angels for Hearts have… Continue reading →

Hosel Rockets Podcast #27 – Executive Director of the Morton Golf Foundation – Jane Siebers

In episode 27 of the Hosel Rockets Podcast, Ken Morton, Jr. talks with the executive director for the Morton Golf Foundation. The Morton Golf Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps youth, the disabled, and underserved members of the Sacramento community through golf programs and fundraising. Their mission is to enrich the lives of the… Continue reading →

Tom Morton plays in the 2021 Villara Capital Cup for the Morton Golf Foundation

We are so lucky to have Tom Morton, President of Morton Golf Foundation commit for the second year in a row to play in the 2021 Villara Capital Cup this September 24 – 26, 2021. This is a 3-day golf tournament as Tom joins 32 other fellow Sacramento business leaders to raise funds for local… Continue reading →

Morton Golf Foundation Sponsors Youth on Course Golf Program

Youth on Course was founded in 2006 as a charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association. The core purpose of YOC has been to provide youth ages 6 – 18 with access to life-changing opportunities through golf.  This non-profit subsidizes rounds of golf at over 1,400+ golf courses nationwide. They also provide $250,000.00 annually… Continue reading →

Morton Golf Foundation Awards 20 College Scholarships

Every year Morton Golf Foundation sends out a college scholarship application to all golf coaches and athletic directors within a 50 miles radius of Haggin Oaks. We ask that they forward this to any graduating high school senior they know that meets the scholarship requirements.   This year Morton Golf Foundation just awarded 20 graduating high school… Continue reading →