The fourth annual Rhode Island Liquor Operators Collaborative (RILOC) Golf Classic was held at Cranston Country Club on June 1. The event featured more than 120 golfers from across Rhode Island’s beverage industry, who enjoyed a day of golf, networking, product tastings and a dinner awards ceremony in the club’s ballroom. RILOC Board Member Nicole Gasbarro and Executive Director Nick Fede Jr. hosted the event. “The continued growth and success of the RILOC Golf Classic is a testament to the strength and unity of Rhode Island’s beverage alcohol industry,” said Fede. Presenting sponsors included Johnson Brothers, Mancini Beverage, Southern Glazer’s Beverage Co. and MS Walker. Additional sponsors and teams included Anheuser-Busch, Bacardi USA, Boston Beer, Brown-Forman, Campari, Diageo, Glenpharmer Distillery, Heaven Hill, Palm Bay, Pernod-Ricard, Sazerac, Sons of Liberty, Stateside Brands, Suntory Global and Tito’s. Constellation Brands, Whaler’s Brewing, Delegat, Delicato, Foley Wines, Jackson Family Wines, MS Walker Brands, Narragansett, Proximo and William Grant & Sons. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed food and hospitality provided by Cranston Country Club’s food and beverage team, led by Vin Martucci. The RILOC team works on behalf of package store owners on industry issues within each legislative session and offers industry meetings, conferences and events.
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- The fourth annual Rhode Island Liquor Operators Collaborative (RILOC) Golf Classic was held at Cranston Country Club on June 1.
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- The event featured more than 120 golfers from across Rhode Island’s beverage industry, who enjoyed a day of golf, networking, product tastings and a dinner awards ceremony in the club’s ballroom.
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- RILOC Golf Classic Co-host Nick Fede Jr., Executive Director, RILOC addressing the crowd.
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- Frank Fede, Director Emeritus, RILOC, sizing up his next putt.
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- Kody Hebert, Development Representative, Mancini Beverage; Derek Razza and Rich Razza, Owners, High Spirits; and TJ Kelly, showcasing Gunpowder Gin.
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- Tournament Champions, Team Bacardi: Steve Morelli, Brand Manager, Southern Glazer’s; Jack Nolin, Regional Manager, Bacardi USA; Bob Swartz, General Manager, Southern Glazer’s; and Liam Devin, Sales Manager, Southern Glazer’s.
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- Team Bacardi Captain, Steve Morelli, Brand Manager, Southern Glazer’s Beverage Co., posing with the 2026 Champion’s Trophy.
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- Team Elijah Craig, captained by Nat Saywell, Portfolio Manager, MS Walker, left.
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- Brand Ambassador Julia Potts; Nicole Gasbarro, RILOC Tournament Host and Board Member; and Dana Strom, Regional Manager, Stateside Brands showcasing Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka and Super Lyte Vodka + Ade.
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- Team Ferreira’s helmed by Frank Rego, Owner, at center left.
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- Team Jackson Family Wines: Frank DiBiase, Owner, The Spring House; Jimmy Rainieri; Jeff Mancinho, Jackson Family Portfolio Manager, MS Walker; and Tim Corcoran, Manager, Gasbarro’s Fine Wines.
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- Team High Motor Bar & Grille: Adam Kairnes, The Capital Grille; Art Chamberland and Ryan Zyns, Lucky Enough Eat & Drink; and Jordan Malachowski, The Capital Grille.
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- Team Southern Glazer’s Beverage Co.: Shawn Moquin, Regional Manager, Kobrand; Bob Buonaccorsi, Sales Manager, Southern Glazer’s; Maggie Mulshine, Brand Manager, Southern Glazer’s; and Jon McGowan, Brand Manager, Southern Glazer’s.
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- Team Delicato: Pat Harrington, Manager, and Jamie Matos, Owner, Lincoln Liquors; Kent Maurice, Owner, Washington Hill Liquors; and Tony Colavecchio, State Manager, Delicato Family Vineyards.
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- Team Surfside: Trevor McCombe, State Manager, Stateside Brands; Vishal Modi, Owner, Alpine Wine & Spirits; Bill Cerrito, Sales Emeritus, Southern Glazer’s; and Atmik Sheth, Owner, West Bay Wine & Spirits.
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- Lori Sax, Owner, Trendsetters; Molly McLaughlin, District Manager, Palm Bay International; and Emanuella Petrucci, Brand Ambassador, showcasing Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.
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- Patrick McGinn, Regional Sales Manager and Beth Downing, Owner/Vice President, GlenPharmer Distillery.
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- 196 Vodka Seltzer in Lemon and Grapefruit flavors.
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- Absolut Vodka Sparkling Cran-Grape and Absolut Vodka Sparkling Cran-Raspberry.
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- Hi5 Seltzers, Uncle Arnie’s and North Canna Co. products on display.
Photos courtesy of Rhode Island Liquor Operators Collaborative.
