Championship Golf International

The 23rd Annual TaylorMade Father and Son Invitational
Napa, California

As Close As It Gets

The 2010 TaylorMade Father and Son Invitational featured a photo-finish in both the Gross and Net Championships. The Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, California was not only blessed with great wine, weather, and food during the week – it was also the venue for some exciting golf!

Mitch and Todd Steller from Poway, California came within one shot of winning the 2009 Championship. This year, they rallied to win the Gross Championship by one stroke over Alan and Aaron Gagleard, and Gordon and Andrew Yakel. After an opening round of 66, the Stellers hung on for the narrowest of wins.Team Thompson and Team Steller

The Net Championship was equally as close. The Gagleard’s again were the “bridesmaids” as Bruce and Matt Thompson won their 2nd TaylorMade Father and Son Invitational by edging Alan and Aaron Gagleard by one shot. The Thompson’s first victory was in Whitefish, Montana in 1999. The Thompson clan was on hand for this year’s victory – including Matt’s new bride, Heather.

Bruce & Matt Thompson Todd & Mitch Steller

This was the first year the Gagleard’s from Scottsdale, AZ have participated in the TaylorMade Father and Son Invitational. No team has ever come so close in both the Gross and Net Divisions during the 23 year history of the event. Will their names be on the perennial trophy in 2011?

Once again, the tournament was blessed with a fabulous group of fathers and sons who come to celebrate the special bond that golf provides. It was a week filled with memories that go beyond birdies, pars, and bogeys.

Note: This website will be updated regularly with details regarding the upcoming 2010 event. Please check back for information or feel free to call Championship Golf at 949.305.5266.