The 19th Annual Don James Golf Classic raised more than $160,000 for the Kirkland Boys & Girls Club (KBGC) on Sept. 14 at the Newcastle Golf Club, including one record-breaking donation.

Cobalt Mortgage President Keith Tibbles’ donation of $20,000 to start the night was a record for the KBGC.

“That is the largest single gift the Club has received in close to five years now,” said Executive Director of the KBGC, Doug Wozeniak. “The announcement of the $20,000 gift led us to break all records for this year’s tournament fundraising efforts, proceeds that will allow for hundreds of kids to utilize our services.”

Proceeds benefit community youth programs at the KBGC.

The total funds raised were also a record for the event, which was presented by the Kirkland branch of Cobalt Mortgage for the tenth year. The event was also sponsored by ROOT Sports and KJR Sports Radio.

Both courses were sold out during the event, as 288 golfers and 38 sponsors participated in the event.

The noon shotgun start included contests, raffles and hole-in-one giveaways. After playing, golfers came in for a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by dinner and the a live auction, featuring unique one-of-a-kind items.