North Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Anthony J. Tom LoPresti
1962 National PGA Pro of the Year
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2008
1. Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti Marker
In recognition of Tom LoPresti – otherwise known as “Mr. Golf of the West Coast” for his 62 years of dedicated service to the Sacramento Golf Community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 38° 38.001′ N, 121° 24.195′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in North Sacramento. It can be reached from Fulton Avenue. Marker is mounted on the wall of the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course Clubhouse and Pro Shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3645 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento CA 95821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dr. Alister MacKenzie (here, next to this marker); Michael Mac McDonagh (here, next to this marker); Ken Morton, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Frank C. Freer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Transcontinental Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rapid Area Maintenance Team (approx. 2.1 miles away); Firehouse (approx.
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Additional commentary.
1. The PGA Hall of Fame
Originated in 1940, at the suggestion of famed sportswriter Grantland Rice, the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame was relocated to the PGA Historical Center in 2005.
The Hall of Fame recognizes all PGA members who have made significant and lasting contributions to the building of The PGA of America and the game of golf.
The inductees include PGA Presidents, PGA Golf Professional of the Year award winners as well as those PGA Professionals who also distinguished themselves as competitors while in service to The PGA of America.
The PGA Named Tom LoPresti as the 1962 Golf Professional of the Year
— Submitted January 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008
2. Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti Marker
This marker is located on the right. The center marker is commemorating Michael "Mac" McDonagh and the marker on the left commemorates Dr. Alister MacKenzie. (Eee "Nearby Markers" for additional information)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2008
3. Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,256 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
