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Max Glaserman becomes first career ace at Genesis
Birdies for Good raises $326,000 for California Rises.
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Birdies for Good raises $326,000 for California Rises.
Max Glaserman hit the first ace of his career Sunday at the Genesis Invitational, hitting a hole-in-one from 180 yards remaining on the par-3 14th hole.
Max Glaserman becomes first career ace at Genesis
Glazerman, 30, won $25,000 in donations for his charity.
california risededicated to raising awareness and funds for local wildfire relief, recovery, and rebuilding. California Rises focuses on three key pillars: promoting fire safety, rebuilding communities, and inspiring the next generation, with several philanthropic efforts occurring simultaneously throughout the week. The return of Birdies for Good.
The 14th hole, along with the 10th, 16th, 17th and 18th, was one of five holes at Riviera Country Club to contribute to Birdies for Good. For every birdie or eagle scored on a designated hole, $1,000 was donated. Every hole-in-one resulted in a $25,000 donation. Thanks to 301 birdies or eagles and one hole-in-one, the total amount reached $326,000.
Glazerman (who finished tied for 24th place with a total of 7 under par), who moved up to 2 over with his ace that day, contributed seven birdies for good thanks to his play throughout the week. Tournament winner Jacob Bridgman contributed 10 times during the week, joining Windham-Clark as the player with the most contributions.