Jack Seese Memorial Nine and Dine

The Jack Seese Memorial Nine & Dine is not like other golf events. While a typical outing revolves around competitive play with your golf partner, this one is about quality time with your life partner, and there's nothing Jack Seese loved more than his wife, Cathy.

"When I think of my dad, I think of love. He cherished my mother and loved nothing more than being with her," said Lisa Sadowl, one of Jack's six children.

All six Seese siblings remember their dad having a great presence at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. His laugh could be heard from the First Tee to the Fifth Hole! It was important to Jack that he knew every face at Huntingdon Valley, making new members feel at home. Jack was part of many committees; he was Chairman of the Golf Committee and served on the Membership Committee and Board of Governors.

Growing up in the Philadelphia area, Jack attended St. Joseph's University shortly after serving his country in World War II. Before discovering Huntingdon Valley Country Club was his second home, he played golf at Torresdale and Whitemarsh Country Clubs.

In 1974, Jack, Cathy, and their young family came home to Huntingdon Valley Country Club. Nearly 50 years later, more than 25 of his immediate family members raised and currently raise their families at the club. "He always said this was the best place to raise a family," said Lisa, who raised her own children at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, alongside her siblings and their children.

Jack loved spending time with his wife more than anything. He and his good friend Ed Grady found a way to spend time with their wives while golfing and socializing with friends. This marked the beginning of the Memorial Day Nine and Dine. Since its inception 30 years ago, it's been one of the most well-attended mixed-events at HVCC!

Jack's children recall their father's involvement at the Nine and Dines; he played a huge role in the awards portion of the event. "Our father loved the attention!" They laughed. "He would tell a couple of bad dad jokes, give out prizes, and shake hands. He loved getting up in front of people!"

In 2004, Jack was diagnosed with ALS, he was 78 years old. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive nervous system disease that causes loss of muscle control. Jack was diagnosed in August and passed away seven months later in March of 2005.

Immediately after his passing, the Golf Committee renamed the popular mixed-event to the Jack Seese Memorial Nine and Dine. The Seese Family was so honored by the tribute, the club allowed them to use the event to raise money for ALS in Jack's name. The Seese Family, along with the help of friends, continues to raise money for ALS research and the Jack's pALS Foundation.

Lisa says she and her siblings can feel their father's presence each year when they gather for cocktails on the First Tee Patio during the Nine and Dine event. After a round of golf, Jack used to always say, "life doesn't get any better than the view from this patio!"

The Seese Memorial Nine & Dine is on Friday, May 23, 2025. Members may sign up for the outing on the Foretees app. If you are unable to attend the event but would still like to donate money to the ALS United Mid-Atlantic Chapter, please follow the link below.