"I found the Fellowship to
be a great way to enter the working world post-college.
The
Fellowship presented valuable opportunities to experience
and practice a myriad of
leadership and teamwork styles. Additionally, the program
created a wonderful
environment in which to hone in on the ingredients that
are and will be personally
important to me in work settings throughout my career."
Taa Dixon
1997-2000
Grants Focus: Western Region
Fellowship Projects: Communications Plan, Media
Relations Plan, production of the Grants video, Grant Evaluation system
Third Year Project:
Native American Initiative
Colorado College '94 in
Political Science/Urban Studies
Current Position: President/CEO,
720 Media
Current Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
"The USGA Fellowship experience changed my life. By providing
me with incredible training
and leadership experience, the USGA Fellowship gave
me the platform I needed to launch my
own company with sports marketing as a niche. As
a successful entrepreneur, I would like to
sincerely thank the USGA staff for giving Fellows
the opportunity to pursue their dreams!"
Courtney Pulley (Resch)
1997-2000
Grants Focus: Southern Region
Fellowship Projects: Pikes Peak Linkers, Colorado School
for the Deaf and Blind
Third Year Project: Junior Program
Manager, Sacramento Area Youth Golf and General Manager,
William Land Golf Course, Sacramento, CA
Colorado State
'97 in Exercise Sport Science
Current Hometown:
Newcastle, CA
"The USGA Fellowship was the perfect way to start off
my career post college. It not
only opened my eyes to the world of philanthropy but gave
me the resources and tools to
succeed in all areas of life including the most important
job to date: raising my daughter!
From finance and investing to organization and time management
the USGA Fellowship
program prepared me to prosper no matter what my path."
David Shapiro
1997-1998
Grants Focus: Eastern Region
Fellowship Projects: Communications plan for the Grants
Program, Research on
affordable alternative golf facilities
Amherst '97 in English
and Political Science
Current Position: President and
CEO, Mass Mentoring Partnership
"Both my Fellowship experience and my staff role at the
USGA Foundation put me in a
position to work hand-in-hand with diverse community
efforts. It allowed me to question,
analyze, and practice the role a philanthropic entity
can play in community mobilization
and enhancement. Finally, the collaborative and development-focused
effort displayed so
many of the best qualities of fulfilling, energized
work environments."
Entered Fellowship
in 1998:
Mark Frace
1998-2001
Grants Focus: Western Region
Third Year Project: Resource Center for Individuals with
Disabilities
Wesley College '97 in Communications
Current Hometown: Colorado
Springs, CO
MacKenzie Hurd
1998-2001
Grants Focus: Southern Region
Fellowship Projects: Hook a Kid on Golf, Fellowship Orientation
Third
Year Project: Project Assistant, Button Hole Short
Course and Teaching Center, Providence, RI
Dartmouth College ’98
in English
Current Position: Investment Consultant, Callan
Associates, Inc.
Current Hometown: San Francisco, CA
“ Little did I know that the
Fellowship would shape my career. I went in with a degree
in English, while
also knowing I loved golf and that I wanted to give back to the game. Through
the process
I was exposed to so many areas of professional
development - one of which, the world of investing, piqued my interest so much
that I pursued
it after leaving the Fellowship. I'm pretty
grateful. I have such fond memories of the Fellowship
on many different levels. There is
obviously the tremendous experience of learning
from leaders within
the USGA Staff and Volunteer ranks. But there
is also a strong bond between the Fellows that made the job and the lifestyle
so compelling.
Skills and lessons developed through the Fellowship
have stayed with me every step of my career since I left Colorado Springs.”
Deken Palmer
1998-2000
Grants Focus: Central Region
Wake Forest '98 in Political Studies
Current Hometown: New York, NY
Hugh Smith, Jr.
1998-2001
Grants Focus: Eastern Region
Third Year Project: Program Assistant, GOLFWORKS, Metropolitan
Golf Association,
Elmsford, NY
Jackson State University '98 in Finance
Current Position: Executive Director, The First Tee of Phoenix
Current Hometown:
Phoenix, AZ
Entered Fellowship
in 1999:
Carla Gallelli
1999-2001
Grants Focus: Southern Region
Wake Forest '98 in Health and Exercise Science, minor in
Biology
Current Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Brandon Hofmeister
1999-2001
Grants Focus: Eastern Region
Fellowship Projects: Catch the Spirit, Kids on Course, Recruiting,
USGA Annual
Meeting Presentations, Investment Class
Harvard University
'99 in Government, JD in '04 from Harvard Law School
Current Position: Deputy Legal Counsel to Governor
Jennifer Granholm
"The Fellowship taught me as much about life as Harvard ever
did - about my
own leadership strengths and weaknesses; about how to work
with different types of
people; and about different parts of the country that I'd
never visited before. Best of all, I
had a lot of fun and made so many great friends that I know
I'll keep in touch with my
whole life."
Amy Smith (Dayton)
1999-2001
Grants Focus: Central Region
Holy Cross '99 in History
Current Hometown: Denver, CO
Jessica James
(Turnwald)
1999-2002
Grants Focus: Western Region
Fellowship Projects: Pikes Peak Linkers, Merchandise Distribution,
Alternative
Facilities, International TV at Championships
Third Year
Project: JuniorLinks.com and Junior Golf Summits
Miami
University '99 in Marketing, minor in Landscape Architecture
Current Position: Capital Campaign Director, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Current
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
"
I truly believe
in the USGA mission to
provide affordable access to the game of golf and the game's
many values. The USGA
should be credited with having created a unique work environment
for recent college
grads to discover skills and growth opportunities through
the experiences in grant work,
Fellowship projects and the professional development curriculum
--- offerings that seem
unmatched and unparalleled in nearly any industry. I have
had the privilege to work with
each and every Fellow who has been with the program since
its inception in 1997. It's
amazing to reflect upon my five years here and to have
witnessed the growth and impact
of the Grants Initiative and the Fellowship Program.
Entered Fellowship
in 2000:
Mary Lehrman (Lancaster)
2000-2003
Grant Focus: North Central/Great Plains Regions
Fellowship Projects: Catch the Spirit, LPGA-USGA Girls
Golf, Colorado School for the
Deaf and the Blind, New Fellow Orientation, Merchandise
Distribution, Hook a Kid on
Golf
Third Year Project: Best Practices Conference
University of North Carolina-Chapel
Hill '00 in Business
Current Position: Budget/Financial Analyst, Colorado Mountain College Central Services
"Although I miss the USGA dearly, I love living in the mountains
and being able to
spend more time with my husband.
It is hard to put into words the impact the USGA Fellowship
in Leadership and Service
had on me. The opportunity to be surrounded by bright
and motivated individuals all
working toward impacting the lives of so many was a major
highlight in my life, not to
mention the various skills the Fellowship helped me develop
through all the
responsibility given right out of college. From the many
projects and grants to the site
visits and speaking opportunities, I truly did develop
personally and professionally. Then
to be given the opportunity to stay on with the USGA
in a staff role after the Fellowship
was a dream come true. The USGA is such a strong, committed
organization that truly
cares about the good of the game."
David Normoyle
2000-2003
Grants Focus: Southeast Region
Fellowship Projects: U.S. Open Junior Day, Kids On Course,
Locker Room, Merchandise
Distribution
Third Year Project: USGA Museum, Far Hills,
NJ
Colby College '00 in History
Current Position: Completing a Masters in History,
Cambridge
"The Fellowship gave me an opportunity to pursue what I love.
You can't ask for more
than that. I appreciated the responsibilities placed on
you through the Fellowship, the
people you meet in the USGA and grant programs, places
you travel, and experience you
gain as a first job out of college. It helped me for everything
that came after."
"Looking back, what means the most to me from my Fellowship
experience is the
leadership and service component. It isn't just in the
title. The leadership seminars may
have taught me the definition of what leadership is supposed
to be, but what I really
learned is that you can't become a leader in a seminar.
You have to practice it everyday.
The focus on service and philanthropy of the Fellowship
helped me to realize the
importance of giving back. It might be just golf, but it
can mean the world to somebody.
You don't always have a chance to participate in something
that can mean so much to
others. "
Jill
Rogers (Petersen)
2000-2002
Grants Focus: West/Southwest Regions
Fellowship Projects: Native American Initiative, Recruitment
and Selection, Pikes Peak
Linkers, Grant Status Update, Catch the Spirit, World
Scholar-Athlete Games
University of Portland '97 in Psychology
and Sociology, Masters in Counseling Psychology
from
Gonzaga University in '00
Current Position: National
Quality Assurance Specialist, National Court Appointed
Special Advocate Association & post-graduate student
of Psychology, Seattle University
Current Hometown: Shoreline,
WA
Andy Phipps
2000-2003
Grants Focus: North Central Region
Fellowship Projects: Office Manager, Recruitment and
Selection, Pikes Peak Linkers,
Public Speaking Coordinator
Third Year Project: Resource
Center for Individuals with Disabilities
Vanderbilt University
'00 in Communication Studies
Current Position: MBA Candidate, Northwestern University
(Kellogg Business School)
" The Fellowship is a tremendous career opportunity for
recent graduates. There are very
few jobs that are like the Fellowship, in that it affords
the opportunity to make a
grassroots impact, learn skills that are applicable in
practically any career path and
develop friendships. I would like to think that the friendships
I made and skills I
developed during the Fellowship will last a lifetime."
Kimberly
Knight (Williams)
2000-2002
Grants Focus: Communications
Stanford University '96 in English
Current Hometown:
Sacramento, CA
Entered Fellowship
in 2001:
Bryan
Boucher
2001-2003
Grant Focus: Southwest Region
Fellowship Projects: Kids On Course, Native American
Initiative, Pikes Peak
Linkers, Alternative Facility Research, Annual Meeting
Presentation, Grant Status
Update, U.S. Open Exhibit Tent
Connecticut College '01
in History
Current Position: High School Social Studies
Teacher, Track Coach, Enrico Fermi High
School, Enfield,
CT
“The
Fellowship was an amazing opportunity that gave
me the chance to grow both personally and professionally
after earning
my undergraduate degree. Not only does the
Fellowship
combine real-world experience with education
and leadership development that can be applied
to any career after a Fellow's tenure, but
it gives each and every Fellow the unique opportunity
to
hone skills
he or she wishes to refine.
Looking back on my time with the USGA, I
continue to be grateful for the commitment and time that
was given to me by USGA staff and the
Colorado Springs' community. In addition,
the friendships made and the sense of family that developed
while in Colorado
is just as valuable
as the work experience itself. The bottom
line is that the USGA has each Fellow's best interest
in mind, which translates to a genuine
care and concern for an individual's development,
which very few post-graduate jobs offer. I will
be forever indebted for what the USGA provided
me during my time with the Foundation, and
continue to do my best to give back to the Fellowship,
after
all it has given to me.”
"
The Fellowship was an excellent transition for me from
college life into the "real
world." I was able to explore the non-profit sector
while impacting the lives of youth
through a game for which I have always had a passion.
To work with my peers in such a
fun and professional environment was a unique opportunity
and an amazing experience.
Each day I knew I could count on any one of the Fellows
for help on a project or just a
laugh to make it through the day. The diligence of the
Fellows to meet deadlines and put
their best efforts forward is something I will never
forget."
Ben
Yarbrough
2001-2003
Grants Focus: North Central Region
University of Pennsylvania '01 in Economics
Current
Hometown: New York, NY
Entered Fellowship
in 2002:
Leilani Krevor
(Bagby)
2002-2007
Grant Focus: Southeast Region
University of California, Los Angeles
'02 in Psychobiology
Three-year Captain and Four-year Member,
UCLA Women's Golf Team; 2002 NCAA National Championship,
5th place team finish
Two-year Co-president and Four-year
Member, Bruin Athletic Council, UCLA
Founder and Coordinator, Bruin Athletic
Council Community Service Subcommittee and The Big Dance,
UCLA
Summer Tournament Director, Southern
California PGA Junior Golf Foundation
Volunteer Teaching Assistant, LPGA Urban
Youth Program, Los Angeles
"The Fellowship is allowing me to explore
career options in the golf world, while continually developing
my personal skills. In completion of the Fellowship, I know
that I will have positively impacted the community and the
lives of many junior golfers through the game of golf."
Liz Britt
2002-2004
Grants Focus: West Region
Fellowship Projects: Pikes Peak Linkers, Recruitment
and Selection, Kids On Course, Supplementary Grants, Alumni Relations
Stanford
University ’02 in Human Biology
Current Position: Senior Development
Assistant, Golf Program, Development and Jimmy Fund,
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
“ The
Fellowship was an incredible learning experience
for me. I developed a professional skill set that
will serve me well
in any profession I pursue. I particularly
appreciated the background I received in the non-profit
sector,
how a successful non-profit operates,
and the challenges non-profits face every day.
The Fellowship was the ideal job coming right out
of college and I
wouldn't trade it
for anything.”
D'Wayn Hines
2002-2004
Grants Focus: Northeast Region
Fellowship Projects: Recruitment and Selection, JuniorLinks.com,
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, Annual Report,
Postcards
University of Memphis ’99 in Communications
MA
from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in ’02
in Public Administration
Current Hometown: Philadelphia,
PA
“ Although I came to the Fellowship
to learn about philanthropy and grant making, I left
with a
new respect for the
game of golf, and a strong bonds with individuals
from around the country. I could not have asked for
a better
return. “
Rob Levy
2002-2004
Grants Focus: North Central Region
Fellowship Projects: Recruiting and Selection, Investment
Class, Equipment Distribution,
New Fellow Orientation
Harvard University '02 in Economics
Current Position: Strategy
Consulting, L.E.K. Consulting
" Whether I was climbing
14,000 ft mountains, determining hole locations, or helping
golf
programs raise funds, the Fellowship consistently presented
me with new and interesting
challenges. "
Annie
Murphy
2002-2004
Grants Focus: Great Plains Region
Fellowship Projects: U.S. Open Junior Day, Fellowship
Orientation, Hook A Kid on Golf, Public Speaking, the
United States Scholar Athlete Games for the Institute
for International Sport.
University of Oregon ’02
in English, minors in Business Administration and Spanish
Current
Hometown: Eugene, OR
“ The true value of working
at the USGA has become clearer since leaving. It
is rare to find such a unique office
culture immediately after graduating from college,
and it was invaluable for me to become so quickly
immersed in the grant-awarding process, public speaking
opportunities,
fellowship projects at the local and national level,
and to travel alone to areas throughout the country
I never imagined seeing. Each Fellow is given the
amazing opportunity to shape and improve their own
skills,
the fellowship projects they are involved in and
manage, and the office itself, and everyone can leave
feeling
as though their work was important and influential.”
Brendan
Tierney
2002-2004
Grant Focus: Southwest Region
Fellowship Projects: JuniorLinks.com, Resource Center for
Individual with Disabilities,
Dennis Walters, Kids On Course, Office Manager
Princeton
University '02 in Economics
Current Position: Assistant Product Manager, New Balance
Current Hometown:
Boston, MA
" The Fellowship was a great starting point for my ultimate
career goals in the sports
industry. The experience that I gained and the people that
I met will be valuable no
matter what direction my life takes me."
Entered
Fellowship in 2003:
Steve
Collins
2003-2005
Grants Focus: Northeast Region
Fellowship Projects: Colorado School for the Deaf
and Blind, Supplementary Grants, Grant Status Update, Investment Class,
New Fellows Orientation
Amherst College ’03 in Economics
Current Position:
J.D. Candidate at Northwestern University School of Law
Current Hometown:
Chicago, IL
Kristin Corcoran
2003-2005
Grants Focus: North Central Region
Fellowship Projects: Catch the Spirit-Women’s
Open, Kids on Course, Public Speaking Coordinator, Pikes
Peak Linkers, Publications, Merchandise Distribution
Southern Methodist
University ’03 in Advertising
Current Position: Post Baccalaureate
student at Loyola University
Current Hometown: Chicago,
IL
Mike
Ewald
2003-2006
Grants Focus: Great Plains Region
Fellowship Projects: Pikes Peak Linkers, Catch
the Spirit Junior Days at Amateur Championships, JuniorLinks.com,
Fellowship Communications, Grant Status Update, The PEAK
Conference
University of Dayton ’03 in Marketing
and English
Current Position: Account Executive, Bonham
Group
Currently Resides: Denver, CO
Kevin
Gigax
2003-2005
Grants Focus: Southwest Region
Fellowship Projects: Juniorlinks.com, Pikes Peak Linkers,
Grants Status Update, Recruitment and Selection, Dennis
Walters, Equipment Distribution
University of Colorado,
Colorado Springs ’03 in
Computer Science
Current Position: Managing Director, Southern California
Golf Association Foundation
Current Hometown: Sherman Oaks, CA
Michele
Matyasovsky
2003-2006
Project: The PEAK Conference Planner
Fellowship Projects:
Duke University '03 in Political Science,
Certificate in Marketing
Current Position:
Marketing Associate, MSG Promotions
Current Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
"My desire for personal growth is never-ending.
Because of the opportunities I have had, and the skills I
have acquired through my involvement with sports, I share
with the Fellowship a commitment to offering those experiences
to others through the game of golf. I feel that this program
will allow me to cultivate the professional skills I need,
while also providing immeasurable work experience in a flourishing
organization."
Kyle
Yamamoto
2003-2005
Grants Focus: West Region
Fellowship Projects: Resource Center
for Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and Selection,
Investment Class, Alumni Relations, New Fellows Orientation
Dartmouth
College ’03 in Chemistry modified with
Economics
Current Position: Medical Student at the University
of Nevada School of Medicine
Current Hometown: Reno,
NV
Entered
Fellowship in 2004:
Kimberly
Brown
2004-2006
Grant Focus: West Region
Fellowship Projects:
Yale University '04, American
Studies, Concentration: Urban Policy, distinction in
the major
Current Position: Assistant Director,
The First Tee of Seattle
Current Hometown: Seattle, WA
"My childhood
memories are heavily marked by the lessons learned
on and off
the golf course
as a participant in a USGA supported program. Through
the opportunities provided by the Fellowship I want
to be,
in part, responsible for giving those same countless
laughs,
shared memories, and lifelong friendships that were
given to me through the game of golf."
Kate
Coakley
2004-2006
Grant Focus: Northeast Region
Fellowship Projects:
Boston College '04 in English, Minor:
Philosophy
Current Position: Alumni Director,
Kent-Denver High School
Current Hometown: Denver, CO
"This Fellowship affords me
the opportunity to pursue my interest in the non-profit
sector
while simultaneously allowing me to acquire necessary professional
skills for any field of work. I welcome the opportunity
to encourage children to develop vital life skills through
a
game that might otherwise not be available to them."
Andy
Heiman
2004-2006
Grant Focus: North Central Region
Fellowship Projects:
Vanderbilt University '04 in
Economics and Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, Minor:
Financial Economics
Current Position: Associate Analyst,
Avondale Partners
Current Hometown: Nashville, TN
"The fellowship presents a
rare opportunity to explore my passion in the game
of golf while
also continuing to develop as a young professional. I
have witnessed through my playing and administrative
days, the
unique impact the game can have on youth in terms of
learning valuable lessons such as honesty and perseverance.
I am
excited about this opportunity to expose more youth
and individuals
with disabilities to the game that has granted me many
memorable moments and lifelong relationships."
Sara
Iams
2004-2006
Grant Focus: Great Plains Region
Fellowship Projects:
University of Virginia '04 in Economics,
Minor: Religious Studies
Current Position: J.D. Degree Candidate,
The Ohio State University
Current Hometown: Columbus, OH
"Some people assume that in order
to work for the USGA Fellowship and Grants Initiative, it
is necessary to be an expert in the game of golf. As someone
who recently shot a 70 on 9 holes, I can confidently say
that is a false assumption. What is necessary is
a sincere appreciation of the game and a passionate belief
in the power of golf to change a child's life forever.
Being a part of the Grants Initiative allows me to observe
that power first-hand while also developing my own skills,
personally and professionally, through the Fellowship."
Ryan
Morgan
2004-2006
Grant Focus: Southwest Region
Fellowship Projects:
Rice University 04 in Sports
Management and Managerial Studies
Current Position:
J.D. Degree Candidate, Vanderbilt University
Current Hometown: Nashville, TN
The Fellowship gives me a remarkable
opportunity to give back to the game of golf. The positive
impact these grants and programs have on the participants
is quite apparent both on the golf course and in their development
as quality people. The satisfaction I gain from working for
the USGA combined with the constant opportunities for personal
and professional development makes the Fellowship a truly
unique program.
Michael
Naughton
2004-2006
Grant Focus: Southeast Region
Fellowship Projects:
University of Notre Dame '04 in Business
Administration, Focus: Finance
Current Position:
Account Executive, Bonham Group
Current Hometown: Denver, CO
"The Fellowship and Grants Initiative
program opens up unique opportunities for those whom the
USGA reaches. Golf has been such a large part of my life
and I look forward to the opportunity of opening the game
for others to enjoy. I know that when I leave the Fellowship
that I will have enhanced the lives of individuals and
communities who will see first hand the positive influence
golf can have
on life. I hope to use my experience as a Fellow to gain
the professional skills necessary to pursue a career in
the business side of sports."
Entered
Fellowship in 2005:
Laura
Erdman
2005-2007
Grant Focus: North Central Region
University of Maryland ’05 in
English, Magna Cum Laude, Minor: Spanish
UM Campus Recreation Services, Intramurals
Supervisor and Sports Official
University Honors Program, HONR100 Instructor
Studied abroad in Seville, Spain
“I believe that golf is a
game for all people. Unfortunately, it’s rare for
people to “pick up” golf the way they “pick
up” basketball or soccer. Introduction to the game
is the key. I am excited about the opportunity to help
provide youth and individuals with disabilities the chance
to be as positively influenced by this game as I have
been. Being able to work toward that end in an environment
that fosters my personal and professional growth makes
the Fellowship an unparalleled experience.”
Matt
Hazzard
2005-2007
Grant Focus: Great Plains Region
State University of New York College
at Cortland ’04 in Sport Management and Business
Economics; Minor: Computer Applications
Program Assistant, Kids On Course, United
States Golf Association
Intern, National Baseball Hall of Fame
and Museum, Education – Programming
President, Cortland Sport Management
Club Fall 2003, Vice President Spring 2003; Event Chair
2002
Delores “Dee” Bogard Scholarship
for Event Management
Volunteer, Men’s NCAA Basketball
East Regional Tournament, Men’s and Women’s
Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournaments
Event Manager, SUNY Cortland Athletic
Department
Teacher’s Assistant, Foundations
of Sport Management, Cortland Experience
One year member, SUNY Cortland Men’s
Basketball team
"The Fellowship allows me to gain
the personal and professional experiences necessary to
succeed in a non-profit sports career. Having been positively
impacted by the game myself, I'm interested in helping
others obtain the knowledge and skills that will enhance
their lives."
Kristin
Lynch
2005-2007
Grant Focus: Southwest Region
Princeton University ’05 in History
(Concentration: American)
Three-year manager, one-year member,
Princeton Women’s Basketball Team
Four-year student worker, Princeton
University Dining Services; two-year manager of dish-room
and dining hall
Two-year student worker for Project
55, a nonprofit organization dedicated to securing internships
for Princeton students in the nonprofit sector.
Two-year Princeton Athletics Department
student worker in sports event management
Four-year member, Student Volunteers
Council
Intern, National Taxpayers Union, 2004
“Although relatively new to
the game of golf, I am excited about the opportunity
this Fellowship affords in expanding the accessibility
and affordability of the game to those in need. Being
a lifelong athlete, I am a firm believer in the power
of sports to transcend all obstacles and build life skills,
and so I look forward to this unique opportunity to impact
lives through golf. At the same time, this Fellowship
provides a forum through which I can grow and develop
both personally and professionally in order to prepare
for any career I choose to pursue.”
Pat
Sablich
2005-2007
Grant Focus: West Region
University of Dayton ’04, Political
Science, Magna Cum Laude, Concentration: Public Administration
and Urban Affairs; Minors: Entrepreneurship and Business
Administration
University of Dayton Center for Social
Concern volunteer
Vice-President, College Democrats
Studied Abroad in Galway, Ireland
Community development seminar participant
in West Dayton business district
Naperville Country Club honor caddy
“The Fellowship is an opportunity
to explore a future career path within the non-profit
world. The experience will allow me to develop professional
skills, which will benefit me in that pursuit. Most importantly,
it places me in a position to introduce people to the
game that has provided me with so many memories, and
has taught me some of life’s greatest lessons.”
Matt
Sawicki
2005-2007
Grant Focus: Northeast Region
University of Colorado at Boulder ’05
in Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Political Science
Caddie at Bellerive Country Club (7
years), Cherry Hills Country Club (3 years), Roaring
Fork Club (1 year)
Student Assistant for Equipment and
Operations, University of Colorado Women’s Soccer
Team
Host and Producer of Weekly Sports Talk
Show, Radio 1190 Boulder
Volunteer, 2004 U.S. Senior Open, 2001
American Express WGC
Alumni Board Representative, DeSmet
Jesuit High School
“The opportunity to work in
the game of golf, help others and grow personally and
professionally is almost too good to be true. I have
learned an infinite number of life lessons simply from
being around the game and look forward to creating chances
for others to gain their own unique experiences. It is
a privilege to work for the USGA and give back to the
game which has given so much to me.”
Stephanie
Vandehey
2005-2007
Grant Focus: Southeast Region
Willamette University ’05
Rhetoric & Media Studies and American History
WU Resident Assistant
Intern, Oregon
State Capital, Republican Majority Leader
WU Varsity Cross
Country and Track & Field
WU Speech and Debate
Team; Awarded Outstanding Individual
WU Associated Student
Body Elections Board
WU Events Board;
Issues and Controversies Representative
“The USGA grants program serves a noble function by bringing the game of
golf to individuals across the country and instilling the values that sport brings
to people’s lives. I find that Golf is not only an outstanding tool for
teaching young individuals athletic skill development, but more importantly the
game is an opportunity to enrich self-pride and reflection. I feel privileged
to have the opportunity to enhance the lives of others while developing personally
and professionally through the fellowship.”
