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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.
Cardinal Shehan Center
Bridgeport, Conn.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports The Shehan Golf Program at the Cardinal Shehan Center. This program targets 90 economically disadvantaged youths with little to no experience with the game of golf. This 16-week program was awarded funding for instruction, range access and transportation.
Contact: Terry O'Connor, Executive Director (203) 336-4468
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Ind.
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose: This grant funds a junior golf program that will operate for the first time in six years. Approximately 45 youths will take part in the winter and summer programming sessions in 2003-2004, which will operate at Wheeler Boys and Girls Club in Indianapolis. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access and equipment.
Contact: Lana Taylor, Grants Associate (317) 920-4700
Gary Housing Authority
Gary, Ind.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This two-year grant supports the housing authority's junior golf program in its third year of operation. The program will reach 60 youths in the coming year with its summer-long golf camp. Programming will take place on a driving range and a golf course as the participants progress. USGA funds support instruction, course access, range access, clubs and bags.
Contact: Denise Eligan, Director of Community and Program Services (219) 944-9500
Indiana Golf Foundation
Franklin, Ind.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the progam expenses for disadvantaged youth that will participate in the Gongaware Indiana Junior Golf Academy. There are both three-day and five-day camps held throughout the summer that will focus on improving participants' golf skills as well as life skills.
Contact: Mike David, Executive Director (317) 738-9696
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
New Augusta, Ind.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose: This grant supports a summer clinic for individuals with disabilities. The
clinic will reach approximately 21 participants over the span of eight weeks and will
include a significant amount of on-course play. RHI has been running successful
sports programs for disabled individuals since 1993 and this will be their second
year of the golf program.
Contact: Janeen Earwood, Board Chairman (317) 802-2077
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Mich.
Awarded: $1,882
Purpose: This grant supports access and equipment for the first year of the First Swings junior golf program. This program will introduce 24 youths, who have demonstrated an interest in the game of golf in their physical education classes, to instruction and course play through summer programming.
Contact: Steve Moyer, Program Director (734) 487-0090
The Midnight Golf Program
Detroit, Mich.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose: This grant will provide funding for transportation of participants and
course and range access. The Midnight Golf Program will reach nearly 100
disadvantaged and at-risk young adults (age 17-22) in the Detroit area through a
diverse life skills component, PGA instruction, course play, and mentoring. The
program is free to all participants and is in its third year of existence.
Contact: Renee Fluker, Founder/Director (313) 863-0463
Third Eye, Incorporated
Detroit, Mich.
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose: This grant supports this organization's "Summer Golf Tutorial Program." The program will reach 55 disadvantaged African-American youths from south and southeast Detroit. Programming will take place at a driving range and a par-3 course and will conclude with a tournament at the end of the summer. USGA funds will be used to support equipment, instruction, and course access.
Contact: Rose Evans, Program Director (502) 348-1800
Sparrow Foundation
Lansing, Mich.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports the expansion of the organization's adaptive golf programs. In 2003, it operated two programs and reached 60 disabled adults. In 2004, three programs will run and 80 participants will be reached. Each program consists of an introductory clinic day followed by six on-course sessions. Specialized instruction is provided by trained therapists and an adaptive golf teacher. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, and equipment.
Contact: Catherine A. Kent, Program and Publicity Coordinator (517) 364-5277
The First Tee of Canton
Canton, Ohio
Awarded: $75,000
Purpose: This grant will help fund the construction of The First Tee of Canton's
(TFTC) nine-hole junior golf facility. TFTC plans to reach over 500 youths each year. USGA funds will be used to help with the construction of the greens and teeing grounds at the facility.
Contact: Gregg Schorsten, President (330) 499-1414
Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose: This grant is for instruction and transportation for the first year of the "Leveling the Playing Field" junior golf program. It is anticipated that the program will reach 150 youths through its after-school and Saturday programming.
Contact: Elliet Lanier, Director of Athletics (216) 883-2106
Cambridge Area YMCA
Cambridge, Ohio
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This matching grant supports a YMCA after-school program that will be open to all juniors in the community. It will be the first time in recent years that Cambridge, OH will have a junior golf program. Participants who do not own clubs will be allowed to check out a set from the YMCA for play outside of the program. USGA funds will be used for instruction, driving range access, course access, equipment, and transportation.
Contact: Dana Morehead, Program Director (740) 432-6318
City of Dayton, Ohio- Division of Golf
Dayton, Ohio
Awarded: $90,000
Purpose: This two-year grant is for instruction, access, equipment, and transportation. Dayton's Division of Golf will run programs in schools and community centers, as well as a summer program open to all youth who are interested. Programs are projected to reach 3,000 youths in 2003.
Contact: Kevin Moore, Business Manager (937) 333-3378
Clubs for Kids International, Inc.
Boardman, Ohio
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the organization's junior golf program in its second year of operation. The program plans to reach 160 youths in the coming summer, with programming taking place at a driving range and on local golf courses. Participants are provided free and discounted course access at the conclusion of the program provided they have satisfactory attendance and have proven themselves course-ready. USGA funds will support course access and instruction costs.
Contact: John Hamarik, President Marie Andress, CFO (330) 774-4350
Fairway Fifth-Graders
Cincinatti, Ohio
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant will support the summer portion of a program that reaches
fifth-graders through physical education classes at Cincinnati public schools. The
84 participants recruited for the summer program will participate in six
instructional clinics, as well as receive a large amount of course and range access
to use for practice on their own time.
Contact: Joel Suggs, Administrator (513) 481-3152
Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley Council, Inc
Toledo, Ohio
Awarded: $8,000
Purpose: This grant supports the Girl Scout Council's golf camps, clinics, and tournaments. Programming reaches over 100 youths representing a variety of ability levels and ages. Most participants are Girl Scout members, while several clinics reach individuals with disabilities from a local rehabilitation center. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, transportation, and scholarships.
Contact: Angela Tennaro, Volunteer Services Director (419) 243-8216
The Morton Foundation
Columbus, Ohio
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose: This grant supports instruction, access, transportation, and equipment costs for the second year of Morty's Kids Junior Golf Days. This growing program will reach approximately 300 youths through weekly summer instruction and course play, along with a year-end golf outing.
Contact: Betty Garrett, Program Administrator (614) 443-6100
Tony Yates Caring for Kids Foundation
Cincinnati, Ohio
Awarded: $23,500
Purpose: This grant supports instruction, transportation, and equipment costs for The Tony Yates Junior Golf Academy, a summer program that will offer 250 youths instruction and course play, as well as career-oriented field trips. This is the Academy's 15th year of existence.
Contact: Tony Yates, President (513) 984-6799
The Cleveland Society for the Blind
Cleveland, Ohio
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose: This grant is for the recruitment of and expenses for teenage participants in the Blind Golf Program that serves the Cleveland area. This program meets weekly from May through August and will reach approximately 35 blind individuals in 2003. Each participant is assisted by a trained volunteer coach and PGA instructors lead instruction.
Contact: Anne Marie Cronin, Director of Development (216) 791-8118
Edwin Shaw Hospital - Challenge Golf
Akron, Ohio
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose: This three-year grant funds the Challenge Golf disability program which will reach approximately 775 individuals with disabilities over the next three years. The program also runs able-bodied junior golf programs which are not included in this grant funding. Programming will take place at the Edwin Shaw Hospital driving range and golf course. USGA funds will be used for instructional costs and for course and driving range access.
Contact: Ron Tristano, Director of Challenge Golf (216) 784-5400
Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital
Warren, Ohio
Awarded: $21,000
Purpose: This grant will support the Go On Living For Fun (GOLFF) program, which
reaches over 100 individuals with disabilities annually. USGA funds will be used to
fund participant scholarships, instruction and equipment costs for the GOLFF program.
Contact: Ken Kramp, GOLFF Coordinator (330) 841-3655
Northern Ohio Golf Association Charities and Foundation
North Olmsted, Ohio
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant supports the association's programming for individuals with disabilities, which will reach 160 participants in the coming year. Programming will take place at NOGA's 9-hole facility, and all participants will have access to the golf course outside of the structured program at free or reduced rates. Specific times are set aside where the course can be used solely by individuals with disabilities. USGA funds will be directed toward instruction, access and transportation costs.
Contact: Martin Ginley, Golf Course and Program Manager (440) 686-1070
Lake County Educational Service Center
Painesville, Ohio
Awarded: $38,500
Purpose: This grant will support the Staying the Course junior golf program in the
Lake County schools. This program plans to reach 250 youths in the coming year.
USGA funds will support course access, instruction and equipment for the program.
Contact: Samuel Spinelli, Director, Elementary Curriculum (440) 350-2591
Pymatuning Valley Schools
Andover, Ohio
Awarded: $2,050
Purpose: This grant will support the startup of the First Chance Junior Golf Program.
The program hopes to reach approximately 350 youths in its first year. USGA funds
will support the purchase of golf equipment for the program.
Contact: Jeff Compan, Physical Education Teacher (440) 293-6206
Whittier Middle School
Lorain, Ohio
Awarded: $5,430
Purpose: This grant will support the Middle School Golf Program at Whittier Middle
School. The program plans to reach over 600 youths in the coming year, and USGA
funds will help with course access, instruction, transportation and the construction
of a practice green and chipping area on school grounds.
Contact: Mark Jaworski, Science Teacher (440) 277-7261
The Fellowship House of Conshohocken
Conshohocken, Pa.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose: This grant supports the organization's caddie program which has been in existence since 2001. This year's grant will help fund the creation of a golf instruction portion of the program for all participants. The program plans to reach 75 youths in the coming summer, with possible job placement upon successful completion of the caddie curriculum. USGA funds will help cover costs associated with instruction and transportation.
Contact: Floyd Shaffer, Executive Director (610) 828-3266
The First Tee of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant supports the construction of a practice facility for The First
Tee of Pittsburgh (TFTP) programming at Green Oaks Golf Club. This site will offer
full-time programming and hopes to reach 1,000 youths in the coming year, in addition
to the 2,000 that TFTP is reaching at their Schenley Park location. USGA funds will
be used to help build a tee line and two practice greens.
Contact: Bruce Stephen, General Manager (412) 682-2403
Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant supports the construction of The First Tee of Philadelphia, located on-site at FDR Golf Course, an existing 18-hole public course. USGA funds will be used to purchase two practice greens and an additional tee line for the driving range, all of which will be utilized by juniors both within and outside of programming. The greens and the tee line will be constructed with artificial turf.
Contact: John MacDonald, Executive Director (215) 739-1600
Black Women In Sport Foundation
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $44,000
Purpose: This three-year partial matching grant supports the "Sport Mentoring Clinics" that will reach 650 disadvantaged youths in schools and social service agencies in many low-income areas. Participants will receive life-skills training and instruction in golf and several other non-mainstream sports. Instructors will be trained university students who will also serve as mentors to the participants. USGA funds will be used to support instruction, access, and transportation.
Contact: Tina Sloan Green, President (215) 877-1925
Buhl Farm Trust
Sharon, Pa.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose: This grant funds The First Tee of Sharon junior golf program that reaches 350 participants ranging from 6-17 years old. Participants learn nine specific life skills components and have free course access outside of programming at Buhland Golf Course. Participants mostly come from local and surrounding school districts. USGA funds will be used for instructional costs.
Contact: Carole Dunkerley, Director of Programs and Activities (724) 981-5522
Embrace Your Dreams
Catasauqua, Pa.
Awarded: $8,000
Purpose: This grant supports the junior golf program in its second year of operation. USGA funds will be used to cover costs associated with instruction, transportation, course access, clubs and bags. The program will reach 50 youths with an intensive, all-summer program in which participants are on the Willow Brook Golf Course five days each week. Continued access is available at the conclusion of the program at Willow Brook and other area golf courses.
Contact: Peter Fuller, President (610) 264-5606
Golf Association of Philadelphia
Southeastern, Pa.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant supports the continuation of the PLAY (Philadelphia Area Youth) Golf program, through which the Golf Association of Philadelphia provides assistance to junior golf programs in the Philadelphia area. USGA funds will be used to help fund the PLAY Golf coordinator's salary as well as transportation costs for PLAY Golf member programs.
Contact: Mark Peterson, Executive Director (610) 687-2340
Harrisburg Parks Partnership
Harrisburg, Pa.
Awarded: $55,000
Purpose: This two-year grant supports the summer portion of the city's junior golf program, in which over 300 youths will participate during the coming year. Programming takes place at the city's park facilities as well as local golf courses and driving ranges. USGA funds will be used to assist with instruction, access and transportation costs.
Contact: Joyce Bolden, Executive Director (717) 233-7462
The First Tee of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This two-year grant supports continued course access for participants in The First Tee of Pittsburgh's year-round programming. The organization reaches 2,500 youths annually throughout the Pittsburgh area with various program offerings. USGA funds will cover continued access costs at Schenley Golf Course.
Contact: Bruce Stephen, General Manager (412) 682-2403
Heart of Variety Fund
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This three-year grant supports the golf programming portion of the organization's summer camp for individuals with disabilities. Approximately 420 youths who attend the camp will receive golf instruction from PGA professionals and specialized therapists. Many of the participants will also have the opportunity to be transported to and play on area courses while accompanied by the instructors. USGA funds will be used for instruction, equipment, and transportation.
Contact: Andrew Pack, Executive Director (215) 735-0803
Alternative Education Program
Port Allegany, Pa.
Awarded: $3,500
Purpose: This grant funds clubs, bags, balls, and access for "Links to Success" in
rural North Central Pennsylvania. The program will reach students at the Alternative
Education Program, a school for students from at-risk and disadvantaged families.
The program will provide golf instruction, life skills training, and range and course
access to approximately 50 students, in the spring and summer of 2003.
Contact: (814) 642-2902
Christian Sports International
Zelienople, Pa.
Awarded: $16,000
Purpose: This grant funds instruction, access, year-end outings, clubs, and bags for
this youth outreach program in western Pennsylvania. The program will consist of one
to two-day clinics and five-day camps throughout the spring and summer of 2003.
Approximately 175 participants will receive golf instruction, mentoring, life skills
training, and significant course access.
Contact: David Rettig, Founder (724) 453-1400
Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant is in support of the expansion of the junior golf program into the Philadelphia school system, including both after-school programming as well as a summer program. Over 1,000 youths will be reached through PE classes within the schools, and 120 students will be exposed to intensive after-school and summer programming. USGA funds support instruction and course access costs.
Contact: John MacDonald, Executive Director (215) 739-1600
Upper Bucks County YMCA
Quakertown, Pa.
Awarded: $2,500
Purpose: This grant funds access, instruction, and transportation for the 90
projected participants in this YMCA program located in Eastern Pennsylvania. This
will be the golf program's second year and it runs from January through August.
Programming takes place at and indoor facility in the winter and then outdoors, at
driving ranges and courses, in the summer.
Contact: Dan Albert, Youth Director (215) 536-8841
Easter Seal Society of South Central Pennsylvania
East York, Pa.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose: This grant supports the creation of a small adapted golf program that would reach 12 people with disabilities, as well as a few of their mainstream siblings. The program will take place once a week for three months over the summer, and the last two months will include the opportunity for participants to play on a course as their skills progress.
Contact: Matthew Ernst, Director of Therapeutic Recreation (717) 795-6610
Knox Area Junior Golf Association
Knoxville, Tenn.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports programming at the three golf facilities operated by the Knox Area Junior Golf Association (KAJGA). Programming reaches over 2,000 youths each year. The USGA has given three previous grants to KAJGA, all in support of their construction of the courses. This program grant will support course access and instruction for programming aimed at juniors and disadvantaged girls.
Contact: Sam Newgent, Director (423) 966-9103
Mid-South Junior Golf Association
Memphis, Tenn.
Awarded: $225,000
Purpose: This three-year grant will support instruction, course and range access and life skills
training for the Mid-South Junior Golf Association (MSJGA) and its programming at The
First Tee of Memphis. MSJGA reaches over 300 youths annually through its various
programming opportunities.
Contact: Vince Alfonso, Executive Director (901) 744-0333
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