Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, California, recently partnered with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation to host its third annual charity golf tournament at Yocha Dehe Golf Club. The event raised $125,000, with $62,500 apiece going to First Tee of Greater Sacramento and the Forgotten Soldier Program.
The tournament helped advance First Tee’s mission to empower young people with life skills and character development through the game of golf and bolstered the Forgotten Soldier Program’s work supporting veterans and first responders.
“Our investment in the First Tee of Greater Sacramento reflects our belief in the power of mentorship and the long-term impact of positive youth development,” Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Chairman Anthony Roberts said in a statement. “We’re proud to share our ancestral lands to support these young people as they build confidence, leadership, and integrity through the game of golf.”
Cache Creek Casino Resort General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Kari Stout-Smith said the operator was proud to stand behind the Forgotten Soldier program and its work supporting “those who have sacrificed so much.
“To witness our partners come together in such a meaningful way is not only humbling — it’s a powerful reminder of the strength of our community,” Stout-Smith said.
Forgotten Soldier Program Board Member and Army veteran Dave Perry noted the “unwavering support” of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
“Their generosity, hospitality, and deep commitment to our mission speak volumes,” Perry said. “Because of their support, we’re able to provide free, life-changing care to hundreds of veterans and first responders battling the invisible wounds of trauma.”
“Greater Sacramento is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this year’s Cache Creek Charity Golf Tournament,” said First Tee CEO Angie Dixon. “We deeply appreciate the support, which allows us to continue providing life-changing opportunities for over 58,000 young people in our region each year through our character development programs. Together, we’re building game changers.”
The fourth annual charity golf tournament is scheduled for May 2026.
