By Mary O’KEEFE

It’s time again for the annual golf tournament hosted by the Chace Taylor Malone Impact Foundation-Los Angeles (IFLA). It will be on Friday, Nov. 22 at the Brookside Golf Club, 1133 Rosemont Ave. in Pasadena.  

This is the fourth year for the event, which supports IFLA and all it does for the local community.. 

IFLA was started after the death of Chace Taylor Malone. He struggled with anxiety and depression, which led to substance abuse for many years. He lost his battle with abuse in 2021 at the age of 27. 

His mother Victoria and his high school friends worked together to create IFLA in Chace’s name to help those who are lost and for family members who struggle to find ways to help their loved ones. 

“The focus of the foundation is to offer individuals a comprehensive plan to effect meaningful change and save lives. This wraparound approach is vital to address the complex needs of individuals suffering from addiction, often exacerbated by mental health and social issues. Our vision is a safe and healthy community, free from the tragedy of addiction,” said Victoria Malone in a previous interview with CVW. 

In just the short time since the organization was founded, numerous people have been helped in a variety of ways, including partnering psychologists with individuals in need and providing nutritional education and life coaching. 

But to help others funding is essential and the golf tournament is a fun and supportive way to help IFLA.

Player check-in is 9 a.m. when golfers will receive sponsored merchandise giveaway items, a bucket of balls with which to warm up and one beverage ticket. At 9:45 a.m. there will be a welcome address, at 10 a.m. shotgun play begins and from about 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. all players and supporters will meet at the patio next to banquet room. 

There will be a 19th Hole gathering at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, 2428 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose at 5 p.m.

Registration for the golf tournament can be made up to the day of the event. To register go to https://theimpactfoundationla.org/2024-golf-tournament.

For those who cannot make the golf tournament but would like to support IFLA visit https://theimpactfoundationla.org/donate.