Dan Dillon Fund for Youth Golf
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Overview
Dan Dillon Fund for Youth Golf
Purpose: Memorial fund established in honor of Daniel K. "Dan" Dillon (April 28, 1961 – July 15, 2025) to support youth golf programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Passionate advocate for investing in people of all backgrounds and walks of life
- Former President of the Olympic Club (2017)
- Golf enthusiast who overcame childhood hip condition to become a skilled golfer
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte graduate (1983, magna cum laude, Political Science)
- Served as General Chairman for the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park
- Brought both the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup to San Francisco
- Named "Kentucky Colonel" by the Kentucky state governor in 2024 for work with at-risk children
- Elected to the Guardsmen Hall of Fame in 2024
About Dan Dillon
Fund Philosophy
"I believe, truly, that if you treat people right, the world opens up. Maybe that's the secret. Not talent, not timing, just treating people with decency." - Dan DillonHow to Contribute
Donations can be made in Dan's honor by: 1. Online: Click the donation link and select "Dan Dillon" in the Memorials & Tributes section 2. By Check: Make checks payable to The Olympic Club Foundation - The Olympic Club Foundation - 524 Post Street - San Francisco, CA 94102- Address: 524 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Phone: 415-345-5230
- Email: info@olympicclubfoundation.org
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youth-sports
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