Swinging for a Cause: 11th Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble a Roaring Success

On Monday, June 23, 2025, the rolling greens of the Territory Golf Course buzzed with laughter, competition, and genuine community spirit as the 11th Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble teed off in grand fashion. Designed as the largest single fundraiser for the Apollo Activities Program, the event proved a resounding success in both camaraderie and community impact.

Highlights from the Day

• Full field of teams — participants from all walks of the Apollo community—former students, teachers, coaches, and loyal supporters—banded together in 4- or 5-person teams for an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start full of friendly competition.
• Fun, contests, and community — Throughout the course, current Apollo activities teams hosted unique contests, while golfers enjoyed 18 holes of play and on-course contests run by current Apollo students and teams.

Fundraising and Impact

This year’s scramble not only brought people together—it made a record-breaking difference for Apollo students:

• A total of $9,164.85 was raised to directly support 2025–26 Apollo Activities needs.
  
  
• An additional $5,000 was contributed to the Apollo Activities Endowment Fund, ensuring future generations of Eagles benefit from the strong tradition of support.
• Combined, this marks more money raised than last year’s event, showing the power of a community that continues to step up for its students.
• The event was proudly backed by 24 generous sponsors—a wonderful mix of individuals and businesses in our community who made the day possible.
• The scramble continues to honor John Lieser, Apollo’s former head golf coach, giving the fundraiser both tradition and heartfelt purpose.

A Perfect Blend of Purpose and Play

What made this golf scramble especially memorable wasn’t just the swing of the club or the competitive spirit—it was the genuine sense of community, tradition, and support for young people’s extracurricular experiences. Centering both fun and philanthropy, the event exemplified the best of what local alumni, students, staff, and supporters can accomplish when they come together for a cause.