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Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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.
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield
Springfield, Ill.
Awarded: $8,500
Purpose: This grant supports the implementation of a The First Tee golf program in Springfield, Illinois. Approximately 85
participants will take part in Par and Birdie level programs throughout the summer and fall. USGA funds will be used
for range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Kristin Allen, Executive Director
(217) 544-0548
City of Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department
Rock Island, Ill.
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose: This grant supports the Sticks for Kids golf program, which provides golf instruction to hundreds of kids each year.
With a variety of programs, as well as access to both a regulation and an executive course, this organization serves
kids of all skill levels. USGA funds will be used for scholarships and continued driving range access.
Contact: Bill Fetty, Manager of Golf Services
(309) 732-7278
Dupage A.M.E Church
Lisle, Ill.
Awarded: $7,000
Purpose: This grant supports a year-round junior golf program that will reach approximately 110 youths from the southwest
suburbs of Chicago. The participants are recruited from the local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. USGA funds will
be used for instruction, golf clubs and bags, golf course access, and driving range access.
Contact: Anderson Smith, Chairman
(630) 969-9800
Gateway Junior Golf Association
Edwardsville, Ill.
Awarded: $40,000
Purpose: The grant supports The First Tee of the Gateway, which operates five distinct sites in the greater St. Louis area.
Over 1,000 kids will participate in programming this year. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course
access, and driving range access at two of the five more economically depressed sites: Grand Marais and Spencer
T. Olin.
Contact: Richard Brooks, Executive Director
(910) 528-7777
Housing Authority of Champaign County
Champaign, Ill.
Awarded: $8,000
Purpose: This grant will provide funding for the second year of the Housing Authority's Junior Golf Academy. Approximately 40
youths drawn from the Housing Authority residents will take part in the month-long program. Specifically, USGA funds
will support the costs of professional instruction, course access, range access, transportation, and golf clubs and
bags.
Contact: Elizabeth Mosley, Resident Services Coordinator (217) 378-7100
New Hope Community Service Center
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose: This grant supports the year-round SAY Yes to Golf Program operated by New Hope Community Service Center. The
program seeks to provide a community-based risk prevention program as an alternative activity to at-risk behavior; it
will serve 70 youths from the southside of Chicago. Specifically, USGA funds will be used for instruction, course
and range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Brenda Golden, Executive Director
(773) 737-9555
Our World Child Care and Adult Day Services
O'Fallon, Ill.
Awarded: $2,800
Purpose: This grant supports a program for girls between the ages of 8 and 12. In addition to professional golf instruction
and on-course playing opportunities, the girls will be mentored by local community leaders, be required to keep a
"golf journal," and generally be encouraged to form friendships with the other girls in the program. USGA funds will
be used for professional instruction, golf course access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Jolene Wilkes, Executive Director
(618) 632-3352
Patriots' Gateway Community Center
Rockford, Ill.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant funds the first full year of programming for The First Tee of Greater Rockford, operated by Patriots'
Gateway Community Center. The organization projects to reach over 700 economically disadvantaged kids in the urban
downtown of Rockford, Illinois, by offering introductory TARGET clinics, and Par and Birdie Level The First Tee
programming. USGA funds will be used specifically for instruction, transportation, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Jim Flodin, Executive Director
(815) 967-0413
Rockford Park District
Rockford, Ill.
Awarded: $12,600
Purpose: This grant will provide the seed money for the Rockford Boys Clinic and League, a program developed to rival
Rockford's successful LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program. The grant will also support the acquisition of a large
retractable net to separate the driving range from the four-hole Ingersoll Learning Links. Approximately 44 boys
recruited from the local school system will take part in the six-week program. USGA funds will be used specifically to
purchase the driving range net, course access, and professional instruction.
Contact: Nancy Kauzlarich, Manager/Golf Services
(815) 987-8856
St. Philip Lutheran Church
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant funds the first year of operation for the Praise Glory and Adoration Golf Team, a 21-week program lasting
from May through September. Approximately 20 youths from urban Chicago will have the opportunity to experience the
game of golf on several local golf courses in addition to receiving extensive life skills training. USGA funds will be
used specifically to support instruction, course access, transportation, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Travis Echols, Executive Director
(312) 560-5231
The Children's Educational Institute
Chicago Heights, Ill.
Awarded: $7,500
Purpose: This grant supports the Hook a Kid on Golf (HAKOG) Challenge League operated by The Children's Educational
Institute. This 20-week spring/summer program offers 30 kids the opportunity to play on-course after successfully
completing HAKOG Green Level clinics. The program also offers opportunities for instruction and indoor range
access during the winter months. USGA funds will be used to support instruction, range access, course access, and
clubs and bags for the participants.
Contact: Kathryn Durkin, Site-Coordinator
(708) 756-2638
First Tee of the City of Aurora
Aurora, Ill.
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose: This grant supports a The First Tee program in Aurora, Illinois that serves 8,000 participants through its summer,
school, and learning center programs. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, range access, and
golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Jim David, Director of Programming and Operations
(630) 709-7795
The First Tee of Chicago Foundation
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $35,000
Purpose: This grant supports a The First Tee program in downtown Chicago. The First Tee of Chicago Foundation was awarded
a two-year grant to introduce approximately 2,600 youths to the game in its Advanced, Birdie, Par, Target, and
after-school programs held throughout the city. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, and golf
clubs and bags.
Contact: Jim Russell, Director of Outreach
(312) 755-3559
Nurturing Individuals Needing Assistance Foundation
Calumet City, Ill.
Awarded: $4,800
Purpose: This matching grant supports a new program in collaboration with The First Tee of Hammond for 60 individuals with
disabilities. Specifically, USGA grant funds will assist with program fees, clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Donna Manteca, CEO/Director
(708) 862-4323
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This matching grant supports the RIC Golf Program, which provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities in
the Chicago-area to enjoy the game of golf. Participants in the program have a variety of disabilities including
amputations, cerebral palsy, head injury, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, stroke, and vision impairment.
Programming is held at the Diversey Driving Range in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, and typically 25-35 participants
attend the evening sessions. USGA funds are to be used to purchase two SoloRider golf cars and a cargo trailer,
and provide adaptive equipment, access, and instruction to participants in the RIC Golf Program.
Contact: Tom Richey, Sport Coordinator
(312) 908-4292
Revelation Golf, Inc.
Elk Grove, Ill.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the first year of operation for Revelation Golf, with specific attention to the At-Risk Girls
Program and the Therapeutic Golf Clinics. The organization, established in late 2005, will serve approximately 15
underprivileged girls and over 50 individuals with disabilities from the Chicago metro area, northwest Indiana, and
southeast Wisconsin. Specifically, USGA funds will be used to support instruction and course access.
Contact: Donna Strum, Executive Director
(630) 253-7703
Children First Fund
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the golf programs of over 40 schools within the Chicago public school system. The Children First
Fund will offer inter-scholastic competitions and junior clinics throughout the summer to approximately 800 youths.
USGA funds will be used for transportation.
Contact: David Hughes, Golf Coordinator
(773) 535-0270
Link Associates
Des Moines, Iowa
Awarded: $1,400
Purpose: This grant supports the Leisure Times Golf program, a 10-week experience for individuals with disabilities designed
to foster an independent and healthy lifestyle among its participants. Programming will be held at Willow Creek Golf
Course; participants can access this course at a cost of $1 per round when accompanied by an adult and during
off-peak hours. USGA funds will be used to support instruction, course access, golf clubs and bags, and
transportation.
Contact: Mandi DeRoacher, Leisure Services Supervisor
(515) 262-8888
Minnesota Minority Junior Golf Association
Minneapolis, Minn.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports a caddie program for minorities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ninety youths in northern Minneapolis
will receive a stipend for each loop completed at a local city-owned golf course free of charge to players. USGA
funds will be used for instruction, caddie stipends, range access, course access, and transportation.
Contact: Michael Hinton, Program Director & PGA Professional
(612) 333-7309
Saint Paul Junior Golf Program
Shakopee, Minn.
Awarded: $27,500
Purpose: This grant supports the implementation of a Recreation Center Program, Deaf Children Golf Camps, and a Summer
Enrichment Program. In addition to these programs, The First Tee of Saint Paul offers extensive junior programming
opportunities for approximately 500 youths in Saint Paul, Minnesota. USGA funds will be used for instruction,
interpreters, course access, range access, and transportation.
Contact: Brian Simpson, Executive Director
(612) 834-0408
Courage Center-Courage Duluth Programs
Duluth, Minn.
Awarded: $4,650
Purpose: This grant funds two single-rider golf cars for a program that reaches 60 individuals with disabilities. The
organization will offer two two-day golf clinics in Hibbing and Two Harbors Minnesota, as well as two 6-week
programs in Superior, Wisconsin.
Contact: Eric Larson, Program Coordinator
(218) 726-4762
Life Skills FORE Montana Youth
Billings, Mont.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports the expansion of The First Tee of Montana as it intends to double the number of participants,
from approximately 220 last year to over 500 in 2006. In cooperation with Lake Hills Golf Course, the organization
will utilize the course and range at no cost during programming and participants will receive one free round of golf
per week during the summer. USGA funds will be used specifically for instruction, transportation, and golf clubs and
bags.
Contact: Doug Grotz, Executive Director
(406) 248-8981
Plentywood Golf Club
Plentywood, Mont.
Awarded: $3,800
Purpose: This grant will support the implementation of a more extensive and established junior golf program for a greater
number of youth than in the past. Fifty youths from this rural farming and ranching community are expected to
participate in the eight-week summer program. In addition, each participant will also receive two, hour-long
individual sessions with a PGA professional. USGA funds will be used for PGA instruction, golf clubs and bags,
transportation, and driving range access.
Contact: Casey Peterson
(406) 765-2388
The Blackfeet Tribe of Indians
Browning, Mont.
Awarded: $12,700
Purpose: This grant supports the growth of the Boys & Girls Club of Blackfeet Nation junior golf program in Browning,
Montana. Approximately 200 youths from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation will be enrolled in this year-round
program. Thirteen golf professionals from around the state will commute during the summer months to instruct
participants. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course access, and transportation.
Contact: Tony Wagner, Chief Professional Officer
(406) 338-2748
Alegent Health Immanual Rehabilitation Center
Omaha, Neb.
Awarded: $12,750
Purpose: This partial matching grant is for the purchase of three single-rider golf cars, course and range access, equipment,
and teaching aids. The Back 2 Swing program currently serves 125 individuals with disabilities and is held three
times a month at three different golf courses over a six month period. Back 2 Swing has established relationships
with four courses who have all agreed to host programming at no cost and store and maintain the single rider golf
cars throughout the year.
Contact: Jena Munson, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
(402) 572-2276
Howard School District
Howard, S.D.
Awarded: $3,500
Purpose: This grant supports the CORELL Junior Golf Program located in rural Howard, South Dakota. The eight-week summer
program will provide regular course access to approximately 50 local youths, ages 6-18. USGA funds will be used to
provide quality instruction for the program.
Contact: Irene Colling, Recreation & Education Director
(605) 772-5515
YMCA of Rapid City
Rapid City, S.D.
Awarded: $13,000
Purpose: This grant supports the first year of programming for The First Tee of Rapid City at LaCroix Links. Recruiting
primarily from three YMCA Outreach Centers across the city, this program will reach close to 300 kids with the
summer The First Tee curriculum. Specifically, USGA funds will support the costs of course and range access,
transportation, and instruction.
Contact: Randy Stanton, Associate Golf Director
(605) 718-9953
Atwood Community Center
Madison, Wis.
Awarded: $3,400
Purpose: This grant award will aid the Madison Metro Youth Golf Initiative which provides 25 underprivileged youths of
Madison with summer programming and access to a number of local courses. The program also offers indoor access
during the winter. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course access, range access, golf clubs and bags
and transportation.
Contact: Todd Hipke, Teen Director
(608) 241-1574
Madison Junior Golf Foundation, Inc.
Madison, Wis.
Awarded: $18,000
Purpose: This grant supports a The First Tee program in Madison, Wisconsin. Approximately 2,700 youths will be introduced to
the game through its public lessons, group clinics, girls golf, and school programs. USGA funds will be designated
to the public lessons and group clinics in the areas of instruction, course access, range access, and golf clubs and
bags.
Contact: Jim Thomas, Executive Director/PGA Professional
(608) 244-1822
Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Gresham, Wis.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose: This grants supports a junior golf program in a Native American community that will provide nearly 200 kids with the
chance to learn the game. USGA funds will be used for professional instruction, golf course access, and golf clubs
and bags.
Contact: Lloyd Young, Pine Hills General Manager
(715) 787-3976
United Community Center, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Awarded: $4,800
Purpose: This grant supports the implementation of a junior golf program at the United Community Center in south Milwaukee.
A primarily hispanic population, the program will teach 35 economically disadvantaged kids the fundamentals of the
game. USGA funds will support instruction, course access, range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Carlos Rodriguez, Athletic Coordinator
(414) 384-3100
Wisconsin PGA Junior Foundation
Milwaukee, Wis.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant supports The First Tee of Milwaukee County at Noyes Park. More specifically, this grant will allow the
organziation to enroll 250 youths from twelve social service organizations in a five-week introductory golf program
this summer. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course access, and range access.
Contact: Adam Wiese, Program Director
(414) 540-3818
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