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Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island,Vermont, Washington D.C.
Dollar awards represent total monies committed by the USGA. Some awards take the form of
multi-year grants while others are challenge grants. The organizations listed as the grantees represent the legal
applicant of the grant, which is not always the same as the program name for which the grant was awarded.
Martindale Country Club
Awarded: $3,200
Purpose: This grant supports the junior golf program at Martindale Country Club. This program provides instruction and junior
memberships at Martindale C.C. for participants. USGA funds will be used for transportation to the course and for
junior memberships.
Contact: Donna Browne, Treasurer
(207) 878-3690
Kids in Golf Foundation
New London, Conn.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant supports a start-up junior golf program that will reach approximately 240 youth in southeastern Connecticut.
Grant funds will support costs associated with access, equipment, and instruction.
Contact: Debra Ward, Executive Director
Contact: Ron Mosher, President
(860) 448-0429
The Connecticut Golf Foundation
Rocky Hill, Conn.
Awarded: $75,000
Purpose: To fund three initiatives in the state of Connecticut - Teaching the Game, a series of introductory clinics for urban
youth; Kids on Course, a program providing affordable access for junior golfers; and GolfWorks, a work program that
provides disadvantaged youth with job opportunities at country clubs.
Contact: Bruce Wilson, President & CEO
(860) 257-4171
Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation
Rocky Hill, Conn.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose: To support the introduction of a series of clinics for individuals with disabilities offered through the Connecticut
Section PGA Golf Foundation. There will be three clinic series, each in different sections of Connecticut, allowing an
estimated 72 individuals the opportunity to learn the game of golf. Following the program, interested participants
will have the opportunity to play for free once a week throughout the summer at a pre-determined course in their area.
Contact: Tom Hantke, Executive Director
Contact: Meghan Fay, Program Assistant
Contact: Frank Selva, President
(860) 257-4653
New Haven Board of Education
New Haven, Conn.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports a junior golf program based out of 12 elementary and middle schools throughout New Haven.
Through this program, approximately 150 kids will receive golf instruction and course access, and will attend
mandatory after-school tutoring sessions. USGA funds will be used for instruction, materials and supplies,
transportation, course access and driving range access.
Contact: Joe Canzanella, Athletic Director
Contact: Ralph Severino, Director of Golf
Contact: Ralph Severino, Director of Golf
(203) 946-8497
Rock Manor Golf Corporation
Wilmington, Del.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the Golf and Grades program. Through this program, kids will take part in an after-school
program and a summer program that provides golf instruction and free course access. Grants funds can be used for
instruction, equipment, and junior memberships for a group of mentors who work with program participants.
Contact: Bob Green, Executive Director
(302) 652-5723
Martindale Country Club
Portland, Maine
Awarded: $3,200
Purpose: This grant supports the junior golf program at Martindale Country Club. This program provides instruction and junior
memberships at Martindale C.C. for participants. USGA funds will be used for transportation to the course and for
junior memberships.
Contact: Donna Browne, Treasurer
(207) 878-3690
Town of Carrabassett Valley
Kingfield, Maine
Awarded: $13,000
Purpose: To support the expansion of the Alden MacDonald Golf Program. Once just a one-tier program, it will have four
components in 2002: an introductory program, a continued-access program, a program just for girls and a program run
in conjunction with the town's "Outdoor Adventure Camp." These four distinct programs will reach a total of
approximately 180 youth. Outside of the programming, participants will be able to play and practice at the Sugarloaf
G.C. for free.
Contact: Elizabeth Lyons, Director of Children's Golf
Contact: Deborah Bowker, Program Contact
(207) 237-2673
Rising S.T.A.R.S. Youth Scholarship Foundation
Bethesda, Md.
Awarded: $24,000
Purpose: This grant supports a junior golf program for 75 kids who have been involved with the juvenile justice system.
Through the program, participants get job training and placement along with golf instruction and course access. USGA
funds will be used for instruction, equipment transportation and access.
Contact: Garland Stillwell, General Counsel
(301) 650-7014
Rising S.T.A.R.S. Youth Scholarship Foundation
Bethesda, Md.
Awarded: $24,000
Purpose: This grant supports a junior golf program for 75 kids who have been involved with the juvenile justice system.
Through the program, participants get job training and placement along with golf instruction and course access. USGA
funds will be used for instruction, equipment transportation and access.
Contact: Garland Stillwell, General Counsel
(301) 650-7014
The First Tee of Howard County, Inc.
Columbia, Md.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose: This grant supports a junior golf program that incorporates PGA instruction, regular course access, and a life-skills
component. Of the 300 participants in the program, it is projected that 70% will be racial minorities, and 60% will
come from economically disadvantaged households. All funds that were awarded will be allocated for instruction.
Contact: Joan Lovelace, Golf Professional
(410) 730-1112
University of New Hampshire
Durham, N.H.
Awarded: $19,000
Purpose:
Contact: Jill Gravink, Executive Director
Contact: Thomas Carr, Program Coordinator
(603) 862-0070
Bill Bishop Golf Foundation
Sicklerville, N.J.
Awarded: $6,800
Purpose: This grant is in support of the Bill Bishop Golf Program, which will provide course and range access as well as
instruction for approximately 100 kids. Additionally, 20 participants will receive junior memberships to Freeway Golf
Course in Sicklerville, NJ. USGA funds will cover costs for access, transportation, and instruction.
Contact: Bill Bishop, PGA Professional
Contact: Jerry Bell, Program Volunteer
Contact: Bill Bishop, PGA Professional
(856) 227-1115
City of Englewood Parks and Recreation Department
Englewood, N.J.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: To support the expansion of the city's junior golf program. Through this grant, programming will now take place
entirely at a golf facility and will have considerably more course access opportunities than in the past. There will be
approximately 25 participants, ages 6 to 16, most of whom will be beginners to the game.
Contact: Andy Charlery, Coordinator
(201) 541-9121
County of Sussex Municipal Alliance
Newton, N.J.
Awarded: $10,608
Purpose: To support the introduction of the Sussex County Girls Golf Program. This program will serve approximately 120
girls, most of whom come from the rural area of Northern New Jersey. There will be two six-week-long programs
offered, followed by affordable continued-access opportunities for all interested participants.
Contact: Patricia Kibildis, Sussex County Municipal Alliance Coordinator
(973) 579-0240
Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc.
Paterson, N.J.
Awarded: $4,400
Purpose: This grant supports a 6-week junior golf program for disadvantaged youth who will participate in three levels of
instruction, in July and August. Specifically, the grant will fund the areas of instruction, club repair and vehicle
rental. This junior golf program is scheduled to expand its number of participants from 10 to 27 youth.
Contact: Amos Moscrip, Program Planner (973)-279-2333.
Contact: Amos Moscrip, Program Planner
(973) 279-2333
South Jersey Junior Golf Foundation
Cologne, N.J.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose: In support of 33 "Tee-ch It Up" clinics. These clinics are introductory in nature, catering to youth from economically
disadvantaged backgrounds throughout the Atlantic City area. There are projected to be 825 youths in these clinics.
For those youth interested in continuing after attending one of these clinics, they will be given scholarships into the
"Tour By The Shore" tournament series, which is also run by the South Jersey Junior Golf Foundation.
Contact: Robert Lennon, President
Contact: Chrissy Caramma, Director
(609) 965-7695
Township of Hardyston
Stockholm, N.J.
Awarded: $1,500
Purpose: This grant supports the Hardyston/Franklin golf program. Through this program, participants receive golf
instruction as part of a summer day camp. USGA funds will be used to cover camp expenses and for transportation.
Contact: Marianne Smith, Deputy Manager
Contact: MaryBeth Kohlberger, PGA Junior Pro/Teacher
(973) 827-3912
Lakewood Middle School
Lakewood, N.J.
Awarded: $13,100
Purpose: This grant is in support of an after-school program that is projected to reach upwards of 50 participants;
approximately one third of the participants are expected to have developmental disabilities, and all are projected to
come from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds. The program will have instruction, on-course play and two field
trips. Grant funds are to be used for range and course access and transportation.
Contact: Gregg Patterson, Special Education Teacher
(732) 905-3600
Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation
Elmsford, N.Y.
Awarded: $100,000
Purpose: This grant supports the construction project for the First Tee of Metropolitan New York. This project is working to
create an affordable and accessible junior facility at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx. USGA funds will be used to
construct a teaching tee on the range, a practice putting green, and a practice short-game area.
Contact: Lou Cutolo, MGA Foundation Manager
Contact: Barry McLaughlin, Executive Director
(914) 347-4653
Buffalo Inner City Youth Fan Club for Golfing, Inc.
Buffalo, N.Y.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This two-year grant supports an 11-month academic and junior golf program for disadvantaged youth where participants
receive academic assistance and learn the fundamentals of the proper swing, etiquette and rules. Specifically, this
grant will fund instruction, the lease on the programs van, van drivers and course access. The program is expected to
expand from 100 to 120 participants over the next year.
Contact: Henry Williams, Executive Director (716) 886-7206.
Purpose: This grant supports a 11-month junior golf program for disadvantaged youth. Over the course of the program,
participants receive academic assistance and learn the game as a science. After the program, participants receive
access passes to a local course to continue to play. Youth will take paper and pencil test to track their knowledge of
golfing etiquette along with observations, writing abilities with regards to fan letter. The program will track
students academic accomplishments, as well as their behavior and attitude while attending school.
Contact: Henry Williams, Executive Director
(716) 892-0239
Children and Family Mental Health Services, Inc.
Amityville, N.Y.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports Children and Family Mental Health Services golf program, which is comprised of both an
instructional and mentoring component. For the instructional component, there are expected to be 48 participants who
will each receive 12 hours of professional instruction. Following this introduction to the game, each of the
participants will be paired up with a mentor, who will accompany each participant to the range and course over the
course of the year. Grant funds will be used for course and range access and instructional costs.
Contact: Craig Fligstein, Project Developer
(516) 598-4726
Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club
Bronx, N.Y.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the golf program at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx, NY. Through this
program, participants receive instruction and course access, as well as a week-long golf camp in western
Massachusetts. USGA funds will be used for course access and transportation.
Contact: Herb Lowe, Program Coordinator
(718) 379-2830
Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation
Elmsford, N.Y.
Awarded: $90,000
Purpose: This grant is in support of the First Tee of Metropolitan New York, which will be based out of Mosholu Golf Course in the
Bronx. Through this program, participants from the area will take part in instructional and life-skills sessions, and
will have access to the golf course. USGA funds will bu used for instruction, course access and transportation.
Contact: Lou Cutolo, MGA Foundation Manager
Contact: Barry McLaughlin, Executive Director
(914) 347-4653
Police Athletic League
New York, N.Y.
Awarded: $9,500
Purpose: This grant supports a golf program run by the Police Athletic League of New York City for 160 economically
disadvantaged youths. Through this program, the participants will receive instruction at both the Police Athletic
League programming sites and local driving ranges. USGA funds will cover costs for instruction, golf course access,
driving range access, and transportation.
Contact: Jim Dolan, Sports Director
(212) 477-9450
Rochester Rehabilitation Center
Rochester, N.Y.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant supports a program for 80 individuals with disabilities in the Rochester area. Through this program,
participants receive instruction and have the opportunity to participate in a golf league for people with disabilities.
USGA funds will be used for instruction and for scholarships into the golf league.
Contact: Nancy Steinkamp, Manager, SportsNet
Contact: Frank Cogliandro, Director, Rehabilitation Support Services
(585) 271-2520
Addison Central School District
Addison, N.Y.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose: This grant will support a year-round golf program for youth ages 13 -18. The grant will specifically fund equipment,
access, and wages for instructors. This school based program will be integrated into the physical education
curriculum, and is scheduled to reach 80 participants.
Contact: Scott Bahantka, Director of Physical Education (607) 359-2241.
Contact: Scott Bahantka, Director of Physical Education
(607) 359-2241
Owego Apalachin Central School District
Owego, N.Y.
Awarded: $8,600
Purpose: To provide instruction, transportation and indoor equipment for Phys. Ed. programming in Owego, NY's city elementary,
middle and high schools. Approximately 1,040 students will take part in this program, with each class ending in at least
one field trip to a local course where they will participant in a clinic given by local PGA professionals.
Contact: R. Thomas Bryant, Director of Athletics
(607) 687-6232
The First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C., Inc.
Awarded: $24,000
Purpose: This grant supports programming for the First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C., which takes place at Langston Golf
Course. Programming includes free instruction, course access and units in life skills for all participants. USGA funds
will be used for instruction.
Contact: Peter Kennedy, Board Member
Contact: Kim Thomas, Program Coordinator
Contact: John Garner, Program Coordinator
(301) 445-4653
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