The NCGA was saddened to hear of the recent passing of former President Gary Vandeweghe.

Vandeweghe, who served as president of the NCGA in 2002 and was honored with the NCGA’s Distinguished Service Award in 2011, was one of the six founders of Cobra Golf Company.

Due to his experience, Vandeweghe in 1991 was nominated to the NCGA Board of Directors. He’d go on to serve in many capacities at the NCGA for over 11 years.

From 1998 through 2002, he was very active with the NCGA Foundation, even serving as its president. Years later, Vandeweghe was still active with the Foundation as an Honorary Board member.

Vandeweghe was always considered a great ambassador of the game.

He was also a great player.

He was a 12-time club champion, Santa Clara County champion and the winner of the inaugural NCGA Master Division (today the Mid-Am).

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In 2001, Vandeweghe provided the impetus and fundraising, including his own personal contribution for the NCGA’s centennial video, which covered the history of golf in Northern California.

Vandeweghe in 2005 was awarded San Jose CC’s Outstanding Service Award for his voluntary work for the club and local community.

He will be missed.