Celebrity Golf Tournament
Vern Glenn
AND ROAST
Presented by
KPIX
Invitational
SOLD OUT!
WHERE
Sequoyah Country Club
4550 Heafey Road Oakland, CA 94605
Over a century ago, a who’s-who of prominent Oakland citizens gathered at San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel to establish what would become one of Northern California's most beautiful and challenging private golf clubs, the Sequoyah Country Club.... read more
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The Story
The Vern Glenn Invitational Celebrity Golf Classic was created by Joe Da Barber to recognize Vern Glenn for his successful career spanning over 3 decades as a bay area sports correspondent. What a better way for all of the bay area to come and celebrate Vern with a fun day on the green, morning tailgate, happy hour, dinner, music and roast by Joe Fonzi, and support for some worthy causes.
Tee up for a day of golf, laughter, and philanthropy
at the 2024 Vern Glenn Invitational Golf Tournament and Roast, presented by KPIX! Join us on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the prestigious Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland, CA, for a memorable event in support of two worthy causes: Marin County Public Safety Officers Association and The Pinkney Foundation.
Swing into action alongside local celebrities, sports figures, and community leaders as we come together to make a difference.
With each drive and putt, you'll be helping to support those who serve and protect our communities, as well as individuals and families in need.
Prepare for a day filled with friendly competition, comedic roasts, and heartfelt giving.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this tournament promises something for everyone.
Secure your spot today and join us for a day of golf for good!
Tournament Details
Roast
7:30PM (ending time)
Our uproarious Golf Tournament Roast! Get ready to tee off on an afternoon of laughter, good-natured ribbing, and side-splitting entertainment.
As you settle into your seats, prepare to be entertained by a lineup of roasters who are as sharp as a well-hit drive and as witty as a hole-in-one.
Awards Ceremony & Live Auction
6:30PM
Our uproarious Golf Tournament Roast! Get ready to tee off on an afternoon of laughter, good-natured ribbing, and side-splitting entertainment.
As you settle into your seats, prepare to be entertained by a lineup of roasters who are as sharp as a well-hit drive and as witty as a hole-in-one.
is the Sports Director at KPIX 5. He joined KPIX 5/KBCWTV 44 Cable 12 in June of 2012 as weekend Sports Anchor/weekday sports reporter & MMJ. Since 2012, Vern has picked up five Emmy Awards in the last six years for Best Sportscaster. In Vern had previously been at KRON 4 News since 1990. While at KRON, Vern was tagged with the nickname "Mr. Involvement" for literally throwing himself in the middle of his feature stories. His memorable stories include bungee jumping, sky diving, bull riding, boxing, pro football and a dirt bike crash. Among his personal assignments was reporting from the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
From a shoot-out with Chris Mullin to becoming a human target playing for the Cal football team and the 49ers, "Mr. Involvement" has created a niche in the market. Vern brings that same type of energy to the KPIX news set. John Marvel, then of the Contra Costa Times wrote, "Mr. Involvement series is the best feature on TV."
Vern was part of the KNBR Radio Morning show in 1998 and drops in now and then as a guest on 95.7 The Game.
Vern also worked at WBAL-TV in Baltimore. Maryland, as weekend sports anchor and sports reporter from 1987 to 1990. Prior, he was sports anchor, sports reporter and photographer for WXEX-TV, now WRIC, in Richmond, Virginia, from 1985 to 1987.
An Eagle Scout and a graduate of the University of Virginia, Vern lives in Marin with his wife Nicole and three sons.
Vern Glenn - Honoree
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has been at KTVU since August 1995. He has covered four Giants World Series, two 49er Super Bowls, six Warriors title runs (four of them championships), and the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco. Joe previously worked at KPIX, KSBW-TV in Salinas, KXTV in Sacramento, and KHSL-TV in Chico. He also co-hosted "49ers Total Access" (2005-2013) and
provided play-by-play coverage of Cal Football games from 1992 to 1997.
Joe grew up in Linden, CA and went to elementary and high school there. He earned a BA from California State University, Chico, in Communication Studies.
Having grown up in Northern California, the Bay Area was always the region that was the most appealing because of its amazing geography, culture, and diversity.
When he’s not working, Joe loves keeping track of his kids, teaching one day a week at Academy of Arts University, working on his house, and looking for sports memorabilia and other antiquities.
has been at KTVU since August 1995. He has covered four Giants World Series, two 49er Super Bowls, six Warriors title runs (four of them championships), and the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco. Joe previously worked at KPIX, KSBW-TV in Salinas, KXTV in Sacramento, and KHSL-TV in Chico. He also co-hosted "49ers Total Access" (2005-2013) and
provided play-by-play coverage of Cal Football games from 1992 to 1997.
Joe grew up in Linden, CA and went to elementary and high school there. He earned a BA from California State University, Chico, in Communication Studies.
Having grown up in Northern California, the Bay Area was always the region that was the most appealing because of its amazing geography, culture, and diversity.
When he’s not working, Joe loves keeping track of his kids, teaching one day a week at Academy of Arts University, working on his house, and looking for sports memorabilia and other antiquities.
