Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon · Beaumont, California
2026 was unforgettable.2027 will be bigger.
The inaugural Classic filled Tukwet Canyon for CARMA's retired racehorses and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Relivethe day.
97 photographs from the greens at Tukwet Canyon. The foursomes, the sponsor tents, and the course Armen would have loved.
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“Armen would have lovedevery minute of it.”
What one day on thecourse put in motion.
Every entry, partnership, and auction paddle went directly toward honoring Armen's legacy on and off the course.
Golfers on the Course
Four-person scramble tournament play
Charities Benefited
CARMA and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
Archived Photographs
Captured across 18 championship holes
Every swing supportsa second chance.
This memorial tournament honors the life and enduring passion of Armen Zennedjian, founder of The Derby Room, whose dedication to horseracing and hospitality brought people together for decades.
Presented by the 909 Market Foundation, all proceeds flow directly to two charities at the heart of Armen's world: rehabilitation for retired California Thoroughbreds, and lifelong care for permanently injured jockeys.
CARMA
California Retirement Management Account
Rehabilitation, retraining, and retirement for California-raced Thoroughbreds, so they thrive in second careers off the track.
PDJF
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
Financial assistance and long-term care for former jockeys who suffered catastrophic, career-ending injuries in competition.
Made possible byour partners.
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, headquartered in nearby Banning, served as the inaugural Triple Crown title sponsor. Every tier behind them made the day possible.
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Partner with the2027 Classic.
Sponsorships open first to early-access partners. Align your organization with a meaningful cause on Southern California's premier greens.
Custom activations and bespoke corporate packages available upon inquiry.
Contact usReserve your placefor 2027.
The inaugural field reached capacity quickly. The early registry is invited first to select starting times and partnership tiers.
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