by Center for Architecture
Another summer, another Golf Classic! Every year, the Center for Architecture hosts its Annual Golf Classic, bringing together golfers from the architecture, engineering, construction, and real-estate communities for a wonderful day of golf, pickleball, and networking. On July 15, more than 100 professionals joined us at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY to take part in the event and support our K-12 education initiatives. AIA New York and Center for Architecture Executive Director Jesse Lazar, Assoc. AIA, welcomed all of the players and thanked the day’s sponsors. This was the second year of the Pickleball Tournament, which grew from 12 players last year to 22 this year!
Despite the looming threat of afternoon showers and thunder, spirits remained high and attendance strong—the event was a tremendous success and raised over $230,000 in funding for scholarships for students to participate in our design education programs and to help keep them affordable for New York City public schools. This year, we partnered again with the Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) and their First TEE program, which seeks to create affordable and accessible golf facilities for young people from all backgrounds. Founded in 2001, 76 percent of First TEE participants come from underserved or underrepresented communities. We were thrilled to have three young golfers join us this year, hosted by 1100 Architect, Allegion, and LERA Consulting Engineers, to learn about the building industry and enjoy the day on the green.
Golf Classic 2025 Results
1st Place Gross: Jeffrey Aranoff, Tom Lanzelotti, Nicholas Formickella, Tom Weitzel
1st Place Net: Robert Caravella, John Carbone, Jake Eckersley, Brad Kempf
2nd Place Net: Anthony Tricarico, Ryan Arcadia, Nathan Goldman, John Perez
Most Honest Golfers: Peter Catalano, Rebecca Gromet, Robert Graustein, Victoria Dushku
Straightest Drive: Peter Mulchahey
Longest Drive: Nate Goldman
Closest to the Hole #13: Lenny King
Closest to the Hole #5: Mark Gaccione
Pickleball Champions: David Singer and Katie Wallden
Thank you once again to our Silver Sponsors, Richter+Ratner and Vanguard, and to our Bronze Sponsors, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Platsky, and TYLin for their invaluable support for our organization!