RAYMOND BALSLEY
San Mateo Community College Coach 1947-1977

Coached his teams to 17 conference titles and six state titles. He coached as a “team sport” and created a positive team attitude toward winning. Two of his players went on to play on the PGA tour. They were Dick Lotz and Sandy Galbraith. Many of his other players went on to become professional golf instructors.

RON CERRUDO
Chabot Community College Player 1964-1965

Ron was 1964 1st team all-conference. He was the champion medalist at the Northern Regional and State in 1964. Later played for San Jose State University and led that team to a NCAA Golf Finals 2nd place finish. He was a two time All-American at San Jose State. He later went on the PGA tour where he had a successful career.

BOB EASTWOOD
San Joaquin Delta Community College 1965

Bob won the 1965 Sacramento City Amateur and 1965 Stockton City Golf Championships. Also won the 1966 California State Amateur. Turned professional in 1969. In 1984 Bob won the USF&G Classic and the Memphis Classic. He joined the Senior Tour in 1996 and has had five top ten finishes his rookie season. Currently is still playing the Senior Tour.

FOREST FEZLER
San Jose City College 1968-1969

Forest was the 1968 Conference champion and 3rd place finisher at the 1968 state finals while playing for San Jose City College. In 1969 he won the State Championship and was awarded the 1969 Community College Golfer of the year. In the summer of 1969 he won the California State Amateur. He later went on to play at Stanford University and in the PGA. In 1973 he was tour rookie of the year. In 1974 he was the Southern Open Champion. Forest is currently working for a national architect company.

DICK LOTZ
San Mateo Community College 1962-1963

Dick was Medalist at the California Community Championships. He played on the PGA Tour from 1965-1977 winning three times and was 7th on the money list in 1970. Dick was selected Golf Magazine All-American in 1970.

ROGER MALTBIE
San Jose City College 1970-1971

Roger was Northern California Champion in 1971. Later went on to play at San Jose State before turning pro. In 1972 he won the California State Amateur. Hew became PGA rookie of the year in 1972. Between 1975-85 he won five PGA events,including the first Memorial Open in 1976. Currenty working as a golf analyst for NBC.