NCGA Foundation is Biggest Winner at Evercore Silicon Valley Golf Challenge
Team NCGA got the win at September’s annual Evercore Silicon Valley Golf Challenge, which meant it was a bigger victory for youth, adult golfers and golf programs throughout the NorCal region.
By virtue of winning the Challenge, Team NCGA—made up of 2025 President Kevin Peyton, Board members April Kenyon and Branche’ Jones, Poppy Holding Inc. COO Steve Schroeder and CEO Joe Huston--was able to designate the $50,000 winner’s check to a charity of its choice.
Naturally, the NCGA chose its own Foundation.
The check to the NCGA Foundation was presented to Huston by Evercore Senior Managing Director Stu Francis. Francis served as USGA president from 2020-22.
The NCGA Foundation, the charitable arm of the NCGA, aims to ensure that the game of golf in Northern California is vibrant, inclusive and accessible for all. Along with Youth on Course, the Foundation features other programs including NCGA Reach, which provides grants for public golf facilities and public programs.
The Evercore Silicon Valley Golf Challenge is a unique invitational golf event that features amateur teams competing for charity funds.
Since its inception, the Challenge has awarded over $2 million in prize money to nearly 100 charities.