A Record-Setting Hartnett

The 47th annual Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. Memorial Golf Classic on Monday (Oct. 6) at Carrollwood Country Club was a record-setting success, raising $115,000 for Jesuit's financial aid program!

Some 136 golfers enjoyed the camaraderie and spirit of Jesuit High School and beautiful course conditions all while smashing the event's fundraising record – please view below the list of sponsors who helped make this possible!

The Hartnett Golf Classic is Tampa's longest continuously operated charity golf event, and it has grown by leaps and bounds in its capacity to support Jesuit's financial aid program. Last year's Hartnett set a then-record $76,700, and this year's eclipsed that mark by nearly $40,000, via sponsorships, player registration, and raffle sales.

As it has for years, the 1905 Family of Restaurants and Richard Gonzmart ’71 served as the event's Premier Tournament Sponsor. Joining them for the second straight year at the highest sponsorship level was ReliaQuest and Renee and Brian Murphy, P ’27, the tournament's Platinum Corporate Sponsor. 

As always, the Hartnett was supported by amazing Jesuit Mothers' Club volunteers, led once again by Hartnett chair Laura-Elizabeth Ware, P ’25, ’28, and Monday morning the alumni and supporters came together for brotherhood, kinship, and fabulous golf on CCC's pristine Pine and Cypress courses.

Jesuit's alumni director, Kathy Pedrero, along with the numerous Mothers' Club volunteers, made the event operate smoothly and set the tone for a wonderful day.

The money raised by the Hartnett Classic directly benefits the 1/3rd of Jesuit students who receive financial assistance each year. Numerous other loyal sponsors generously supported the event, please see below the full list – thank you sponsors! 

The winning team Monday was the foursome of Joseph Younes, P ’28, Joe Chiellini, P ’28, Michael DeGenova, P ’26, and Ian Walters.

More than 100 great photos from the event can be accessed and downloaded on Google Drive, click here. Also the official team photo of each foursome is available at this link.

Thank you to all who helped make the 47th annual Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. Memorial Golf Classic a spectacular success, we look forward to seeing you next fall!

2025 Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. Memorial Golf Classic Sponsors

Premier Tournament Sponsor
Richard Gonzmart ’71 – The Columbia Restaurant

Platinum Corporate Sponsor
Renee and Brian Murphy, P ’27 – ReliaQuest
 

GOLD SPONSOR: Marek Stroz, P ’27
And Services -  air conditioning, plumbing, electrical

GOLF BALL SPONSOR: Chad Rupp ’89
Franklin Street - commercial real estate & insurance 

HAT SPONSOR: Kevin Healey
A Care Connection - home care services

POWER BANK SPONSOR: Chris Chatterton ’05
Bay Food Brokerage

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR: Chris Papp ’98
First Horizon Bank

TROPHY SPONSOR: Ty Bradley ’15
Masonry Builders Inc.

BAG SPONSOR: Mike Hellquist
Valley Bank

CLOSEST TO THE PIN: Doug Bogle, P ’26 

COOZIE SPONSOR: Craig Arndt ’96
Tampa Bay Insurance Partners

MUG SPONSOR: Al Dato ’60 

Hole Sponsors

Belt Engineering - Joseph Belt ’70
Pin Chasers - Anthony Perrone ’84
South Cedar Real Estate - Greg Wilkerson ’03
Barbas Mediations - Rex Barbas ’69
Elizabeth and Richard Zabak ’72

Hartnett Golf Classic history

Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. dedicated 62 years of his life to Jesuit High School. He was a graduate of the Class of 1930, a Jesuit priest, teacher, alumni chaplain, school archivist, and historian. In 1979, Jesuit's Alumni Association established the annual Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. Golf Classic to raise money for the school's financial aid program. The tournament's original organizers included James J. "Buddy" Clark ’38, Manuel Corral ’37, Victor DiMaio ’42, Sam Ferlita ’38, and Sal Urso ’44. Their intent was to bring together Jesuit alumni and friends to benefit the Fr. Hartnett Endowment Fund, and to honor Fr. Hartnett's lifelong commitment and service to Jesuit High School. The Classic has raised more than $1 million over the 40+ years in support of Jesuit's financial aid program. Fr. Hartnett passed away in 2004, but his legacy and impact on the school lives on with the annual Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. Memorial Golf Classic, the Tampa Bay area's longest continuously running charity golf event.