LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angeles National Golf Club's historic donation of 277.5 acres adjacent to its golf course to the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority tops the Club's 2011 list of charitable activities, but it is far from the Club's only contribution.
This huge land donation forever protects the wildlife corridor that links the Verdugo Mountains with the Angeles National Forest and will now be preserved as recreational open space and protected from future development. In addition to the transfer of land, owners of the golf club will spend $42,000 each year for 25 years for trail maintenance, $15,000 for the MCRA to develop signage for the area and $250,000 to create and maintain equestrian trails in the Foothills.
2011 also saw Angeles National actively supporting local schools, charities and other non-profits. Its donations include more than 500 rounds of golf with a value of nearly $70,000. This is a more than 20% increase over 2010 donations.
"This past year Angeles National donated to a number of well-known local organizations. A partial list includes Tierra Del Sol in Sunland, Arnold Palmer Foundation Arnie's Army Battles, benefiting prostate cancer research, Los Angeles Sheriff's Youth Foundation, Variety Boys and Girls Club, Putt for Parkinson's, Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors, St. John of God, the Starlight Children's Foundation, the Heads Up Youth Foundation, the LA Unified School District and the LAPD Foothill and Rampart Divisions," said Andy Nakano, spokesman for Angeles National Golf Club.
Through a number of initiatives, Angeles National has created hope and opportunity for countless individuals and families throughout Southern California. "We are committed to strengthening communities and partnering with those organizations that are truly making a difference in people's lives and we look forward to continuing our extensive community outreach in 2012," concluded Nakano.
About Angeles National Golf Club
Nestled at the base of the Angeles National Forest and the only Nicklaus Design golf course in Los Angeles County, Angeles National Golf Club sets the standard of excellence and beauty for all golf courses in Southern California. Angeles National features an 18-hole, par 72-championship golf course with magnificent views, generous fairways and immaculate emerald greens. The course presents a challenge for golfers of all skill levels with four sets of tees accommodating both the professional and beginner golfer. The course was ranked by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine as One of the Top 30 Best New Courses Worldwide and One of the Top Ten Best New Public/Resort courses in the U.S. The Golf Club not only strives to provide a top golfing experience, it also takes very seriously its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship. As a member of the Greater Sunland and Los Angeles Communities, Angeles National is deeply committed to protecting the environment and to supporting local schools, causes and non-profit agencies that serve our community.