Big Swings and Bigger Impact
Blue skies and sunshine weren’t the only thing on the agenda at the 2025 KAA Golf Classic held at Coldstream Country Club on Monday, October 13.
Twenty-five foursomes tested their skills in the scramble format tournament all in the spirit of supporting Ken Anderson Alliance’s mission to create opportunities and communities for adults with disabilities.
With Harold C. Schott Foundation as presenting sponsor, this was the first year to host the tournament at Coldstream – a perfect backdrop for a day of giving back.
“You won’t find a better course in Cincinnati,” KAA Board and Golf Committee Member Ken Rinehart said. “This was a way to take our golf outing up a notch, and make a real difference in impacting the lives of the participants and families who rely on KAA services.”
After an early lunch and a shotgun start, players competed for men’s and women’s division first and second place teams, longest drive, four closest-to-the-pin holes, two hole-in-one opportunities sponsored by Performance Lexus of Northern Kentucky, and a putting competition.
2025 KAA GOLF CLASSIC WINNERS
1st Place Men
Team Chemed: Kevin McNamara, Gil Spencer, Tain Lee, Marty Wolf
-11 (60)
2nd Place Men
Team Links Unlimited: Lori Straub, Matt Burns, Danny Roller, Doug Ruschman
-10 (61) winner in scorecard playoff
1st Place Ladies
Amy Barnes, Terri Long, Susan Zink, Jenny Meyer
2nd Place Ladies
Team Tarvin Family Foundation: Meg Tarvin, Shelly Mueller, Kathleen Stenger, Sue Poole
Closest to the Pin
#2: Dan Finn 3’9”
#5: Tain Lee 6’5”
#11: Garrett Pringle 11”
#14: Mike Zins 12’7”
Longest Drive #10
Men: Chris Burger
Women- Shelly Mueller
Putting Contest:
Men: Greg Wirthlin, 8.5 in
Women: Terri Long, 3 ft.
The day culminated with a celebration event at the home of Joe and Lorraine Mayernik. KAA Founder and former Bengals QB Ken Anderson, KAA CEO Patrick Ober and KAA Board Member Ken Rinehart shared their appreciation for the outpouring of support and noted the unique position KAA has in empowering adults with disabilities, an often overlooked community. The Mayernik’s offered a $15,000 match to any gifts pledged that evening. Without hesitation, hands were raised exceeding the match and raising nearly $78,000 that evening.
In total, the 2025 KAA Golf Classic raised gross revenue of over $256,000. This unrestricted funding make it possible for 50 individuals to attend KAA programs each day and pave the way for serving more in the future.
Special thanks to event sponsors in addition to presenting sponsor HCS Foundation
Legend Sponsor: Paul and Meg Tarvin Family Foundation
Cart Sponsor: Mariner
Scorecard Sponsor: WesBanco
Lunch Sponsor: Tomlinson Family
Celebration Event Hosts: Joe and Lorraine Mayernik
Thank you to those providing Hole Sponsorships: Schlotman Family Foundation, PLK Properties, Prolink Staffing, KeyBank, Tony and Karen Schweier Family, Ken Rinehart/UBS CARS/Joe Stonitsch, Mike and Jenny Munafo, The Kyle Swanson Memorial Fund, AE Door & Window, Morgan Stanley/Greg Steinmetz, Watson’s. And thank you to Stagnaro Distributing and Coca-Cola Consolidated for providing beverages.
