Sugar Cookie Open
2025 Co-Title Sponsors
2025 Dinner Event
2025 Sugar Cookie Open Keynote Speaker
Soukhanthone “Tron” Siphaxay
Navy SEAL (Ret.), Veteran Advocate, Lao-American Patriot
We are honored to welcome Soukhanthone (Tron) Siphaxay as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Sugar Cookie Open.
Tron is a Lao American who answered the call to serve his adopted country by enlisting in the United States Navy, ultimately earning his place among the elite ranks of the Navy SEALs. His service included deployments to some of the most volatile regions in the world—Iraq, Afghanistan, and the southern Philippines—where he operated at the forefront of the Global War on Terror.
His journey from refugee to warrior is both powerful and deeply personal. Following his military career, Tron faced the difficult and often under-recognized challenges of transitioning to civilian life—an experience that continues to shape his advocacy and outreach to fellow veterans.
Tron’s story has resonated across platforms, including the SEA4 Podcast, where he has spoken candidly about resilience, identity, and the realities faced by returning service members. Today, he remains a strong voice for veterans and an inspiring example of grit, purpose, and service.
We are grateful to have Tron join us to share his unique perspective, remarkable journey, and unwavering dedication to the veteran community.
Fifth Annual Sugar Cookie Open
The Sugar Cookie Open is a standard 18 hole tournament with a twist. Each participant will have the opportunity to play this exhibition hole for the chance to win a prize and of course bragging rights for life! Water and sand provided..
Donate To Our Cause
At the heart of the Sugar Cookie Open lies your generosity. Every donation you make directly benefits our Quincy community, supporting essential services and enriching the lives of our local heroes and veterans.
Your Impact:
Local First Responders: Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff's Department, Quincy Fire Department—equipment and training enhancements.
Veteran Organizations: Illinois Veteran’s Home Activity Fund, PGA for Hope (Quincy), Fishing For Freedom Quincy—providing new opportunities and support for veterans.
Why Donate?
Your contribution ensures that these organizations can continue to serve our community effectively and pursue new initiatives that improve the lives of Quincy residents. Every penny counts and makes a tangible difference.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The foundation of this success is from our sponsorship opportunities from Memorial Hole Sponsorships, Dinner Tables and Raffle items. In the first four years of the Sugar Cookie, these sponsorships have helped us raise over $97k for our local community.
Supporting Local Adams County (IL) Frist Responders & Veteran Organizations
Raised $97k+ since 2021
"The Sugar Cookie Open is truly unique. It is like no other golf event I've ever heard of or attended. Yes, it's your standard 18 hole scramble but with a twist. The name “Sugar Cookie” comes from some Navy SEAL training where they get wet and covered with sand while dressed in full gear and then have to train rigorously. The twist is that at this tournament the golfer has the option to get doused with a fire truck hose, roll around in a bunch of sand, then run to the tee box and try and hit a golf ball on the green. Risk embarrassment? Yes! A lot of fun? Yes! Memory of a lifetime? Yes! All while supporting something that is the perfect blend of honoring tradition while giving back to veterans and first responders”
— Ben Van Ness, WGEM
