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These Grants were made to assist organizations in operating throughout the country.
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.
LPGA Foundation
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Awarded: $200,000
Purpose: This grant supports the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf initiative, a joint partnership between the USGA and the LPGA
Foundation. In 2005, Girls Golf is projected to reach 5,200 girls nationwide. The majority of funds from this grant
($150,000) will be distributed to local sites as matching grant awards to help cover costs associated with golf course
and driving range access, equipment, and professional instruction. Additional funds will be used to support the costs
of a Girls Golf Site Director Summit as well as to enhance the marketing efforts and improve publications; these
efforts will hopefully increase awareness and attract more girls to the game of golf.
Contact: Sherry Greene
(386) 274-6222
National Alliance for Youth Sports
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Awarded: $100,000
Purpose: This grant supports local matching grants for the Hook A Kid On Golf Tee Level clinics. The week-long clinics,
developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, provide beginner-level instruction and a free set of starter
clubs for participants. Up to 2,000 youths nationwide will receive free program fees through this matching grant
program. USGA funds will be provided, up to $1,000 per clinic, to pay the $100 program fee for economically
disadvantaged youth.
Contact: John Engh, Vice President, Youth Development
(561) 684-1141
National Golf Course Owners Association
Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Awarded: $100,000
Purpose: This grant will support the continuation and expansion of the Kids on Course Partnership with the NGCOA, through
which participants in USGA-supported programs are able to obtain $1 course access. As of January 2005, 72
programs are registered and more than 4,150 kids have received access cards.
Contact: Whitney Carpenter, Player Development Coordinator
(843) 881-9956
United States Blind Golf Association
Nashville, Tenn.
Awarded: $8,350
Purpose: This grant supports a program for blind and visually
impaired individuals throughout the country. Approximately 250 individuals will
take part in the clinics offered by this organization. USGA funds will be used
for instruction,
transportation, and course access.
Contact: Jim Baker, President
(850) 893-4511
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