Chick Embrey Classic - 2025
Join Us for the Chick Embrey Classic, the second annual PAO 2025 Golf Tournament
Play As One is a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through sports, arts, and education. Since 2014, we’ve served over 6,000 students in Escondido with the support of 1,300+ volunteers, equipping young people and families to grow in faith and purpose.
We invite you to the Second Annual PAO Golf Tournament, now the Chick Embrey Classic, on May 15, 2025, at the Links at the Lakehouse in San Marcos. Gather your friends for a day of fun, competition, and prizes while supporting our mission.
This tournament honors Chick Embrey, a legendary Escondido coach whose life was a testament to faith and mentorship. His legacy continues through Play As One as we work to inspire the next generation in Christ.
Tournament Details:
Scramble format with a shotgun start. Maximum of 128 golfers.
Add-Ons & Extras
Mulligan coupons are available at 4 for $20 (maximum of 4 per golfer).
Magic Putt, allowing placement anywhere on the green, is $20 (maximum of 1 per golfer).
Competitions & Challenges
Closest to the Pin: One hole on the front, one on the back.
Longest Drive: Front nine for men, back nine for women.
Sponsorships Opportunities
Top-Tier Sponsorship – $5,000
Special signage at the course, sponsorship top billing on all promotional materials, top billing logo placement on the PAO website, branded signage at one hole and lunch with your company logo, event mentions throughout the event, opportunity drawing tickets, two foursomes (8 players), lunch for eight, player gifts, four mulligan tickets, 18 holes of golf.
Lunch Sponsor – $3,000
Brand on promotional materials, logo placement on website, branded signage at lunch reception.
Team Sponsor – $1,200
Brand on promotional materials, logo placement on website, branded signage at one hole with your company logo, event mentions, opportunity drawing tickets, one foursome (4 players), lunch for four, player gift, 18 holes of golf.
Hole Sponsor – $300
Logo placement on the PAO website, branded signage at one hole with your company logo, event mentions.
Lunch and Refreshments
Enjoy a Taquiza by Brickman’s at the Lakehouse Resort, featuring Pollo Asado, Carne Asada, and all the fixings for a build-your-own Mexican buffet. Water, lemonade, iced tea, and churros included. Presentation by PAO CEO Jon Goodman & Lawson Moore.
Player Opportunities
Morning coffee & donuts before play
Gift baskets & opportunity drawing
Goody bags included with registration
Player Gifts and Awards
One-year PAO sponsorship for a student
PAO swag – t-shirts, sleeves, hats, beanies & more!
The Legacy of
Robert "Chick" Embrey: An American Icon
In 2024, Escondido mourned the loss of a legend, Robert “Chick” Embrey, whose 96 years shaped high school football and countless lives. As Escondido High’s head coach from 1956, he led the team to 144 wins, 11 league titles, and 3 section championships. Beyond football, he coached track and retired as a teacher in 1988.
A lifelong Escondido resident, Embrey starred as the high school’s quarterback, earning All-Southern California honors in 1945 before serving in the Navy and later coaching at his alma mater. More than his record, his legacy was his faith and mentorship. He lived out the Gospel daily—on the field, in his community, and with his family, including his late wife of 72 years, Ann.
His former players, Jeff Felix and Rob Gilster, recall his unwavering support and ability to connect with everyone. His deep faith shaped lives far beyond the game, inspiring generations.
Play As One cherishes Coach Embrey’s influence. His mission lives on through us as we guide young people and families to Christ, carrying forward his lasting legacy.