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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
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.
St. Croix Junior Golfers Association
Awarded: $16,000
Purpose: This grant supports the St. Croix Junior Golfers Association as the only USGA-supported junior golf program in the
Virgin Islands. Approximately 50 kids will receive beginner to advanced golf instruction year-round. USGA funds will
provide instruction and scholarships.
Contact: Veronica Rollins, Treasurer
(340) 277-3717
Southern Community College
Tuskegee, Ala.
Awarded: $13,000
Purpose: This grant will provide funding for the Tuskegee Golf Tech Partnership to start a junior golf program for 40
participants. A majority of the kids will come from the Tuskegee Housing Authority, and none will have any previous
golf experience. USGA funds will provide instruction, course access, driving range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Charlene McMullin, Director of Outreach Office
(334) 727-5220
City of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant will enable The First Tee of St. Petersburg to serve nearly 2,000 kids from local schools, social service
organizations, and the community. A majority of the kids will come from economically disadvantaged households and
75% will be beginners. Programming will last all year at a minimal fee for those who can afford to pay. USGA funding
will provide instruction, course access, range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Jeff Hollis, Director, Golf Courses
(727) 898-7800
Future Masters, Inc.
Orlando, Fla.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose: This grant funds a program in Orlando, Florida to provide junior golf
programming for 620 participants. This $20,000 grant will fund instruction, course access, and equipment for juniors
(3-18 years of age) of all skill levels. Years round programming will allow this organization to reach a variety of
participants through daily after-school and summer programming.
Contact: Allen Perreault, Executive Director
(407) 292-9236
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Fla.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant will provide funding for 240 grade schools kids in Orlando, Florida. Programming will take place
after-school in three difference locations. The top 40 kids in the program will have the opportunity to play on the course on four
occasions. USGA funding will provide transportation, equipment, instruction, course access, and range access.
Contact: Jeff Jones, PGA Professional
(407) 317-3303
TEE-LO Golf Inc.
Orlando, Fla.
Awarded: $14,000
Purpose: This grant will provide TEE-LO Golf the opportunity to teach golf to 100 kids of various skill levels in and around
Orlando. The organization has partnered with courses in the area to fit the needs and skill levels of the participants
and will provide transportation so all are able to attend programming year-round. USGA funding will provide
instruction, course access, range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Otis Windham, Program Corrrdinator
(407) 497-2937
The First Tee of Jacksonville, Inc.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose: This grant will support The First Tee of Jacksonville's year-round programming for players of various skill levels.
Specifically, USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access and range access for over 1,000 participants,
from a diverse demographic background.
Contact: Pepper Peete, Executive Director
(904) 347-3800
YMCA of West Central Florida
Lakeland, Fla.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant supports The First Tee of Lakeland in the provision of free access to a junior course and year round
instruction. This program will serve over 1,300 kids in 2006, which is a 260% increase in participation over 2005,
its second year of operation. USGA funds will be used for instruction costs.
Contact: Derrick McBride, Executive Director The First Tee of Lakeland
(863) 644-3528
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill, Fla.
Awarded: $6,000
Purpose: This matching grant will support an in-school junior golf program for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at a
public charter school. The introductory clinics will introduce 110 participants to the game in the 2006 school year.
USGA funding will be used for instruction, equipment, transportation, course access, and range access.
Contact: Joseph Gatti, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
(352) 688-5092
Fore! Augusta Foundation, Inc.
Augusta, Ga.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports The First Tee of Augusta in the provision of a junior golf experience for the entire Augusta
community. This program will serve nearly 800 kids year-round over the next two years. USGA funding will provide
instruction, course access, and range access.
Contact: Jill Brown, Executive Director
(706) 823-3302
Friends of John A. White Park, Inc.
Atlanta, Ga.
Awarded: $37,500
Purpose: This grant supports The First Tee of Atlanta to provide a program for 700 kids in an economically depressed area.
The program will incorporate summer programming, partnerships with local organizations and social service agencies,
as well as year long instruction. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, driving range access, and
golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Liz Deboor, Executive Director
(404) 237-6646
The First Tee of Columbus
Columbus, Ga.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports the general programming held at The First Tee of Columbus. The program projects to reach
approximately 536 participants through after-school, summer, and Saturday instructional sessions which will include
The First Tee life skills certification. USGA funds will be used for course and range access.
Contact: Harry Hopkins, Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills, Inc.
Southern Pines, N.C.
Awarded: $16,000
Purpose: This matching grant supports a program that provides an introductory golf clinic to 144 participants from the
Sandhills area. The program is a collaborative effort with the USGA-supported The First Tee of the Sandhills. USGA
funds will be used for instruction, course access, range access, equipment, transportation, and scholarships to The
First Tee Chapter of The Sandhills for continued opportunities.
Contact: Mary Nethercutt, Resource Development Director
(910) 602-0777
The Charlotte-Meckenburg Police Athletic League (PAL)
Charlotte, N.C.
Awarded: $6,770
Purpose: This grant supports the Charlotte PAL Junior Golf program which provides participants from Charlotte's urban core
opportunities for golf instruction, practice time, and course access. Approximately 55 participants will be served
in the program during spring and summer sessions. USGA funds will be used specifically for course access, range
access, transportation, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Nathan Brooks, Management Analyst
(704) 336-2757
City of Greensboro
Greensboro, N.C.
Awarded: $7,600
Purpose: This grant supports the TYGR PAWS introductory clinics which will reach 900 underserved youths in the Greensboro
community. USGA funds will specifically support instruction and transportation costs associated with the summer
program.
Contact: Terry Jennings, Head Golf Professional
(336) 373-2611
TEAM Training Elite Athletes and Mentors
Raleigh, N.C.
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose: This grant will support programming for The First Tee of Wake County which provides traditional The First Tee
programs and access to local golf courses. The program is projected to reach 700 participants and USGA funds will
be used specifically for instruction and course access.
Contact: TD Luten, Executive Director
(919) 556-7471
The Carol S. Petrea Youth Golf Foundation Inc.
Shallotte, N.C.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose: This grant supports the start-up of golf programming at The First Tee of Brunswick County. The program's host facility
was built entirely by its Executive Director as a donation to the children of the community and the program projects to
reach 300 participants in its initial year of operations. USGA funding will specifically support instruction,
transportation, and course access.
Contact: Howard Petrea, Executive Director
(910) 579-6014
South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
Irmo, S.C.
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose: This grant supports the "Little Legends" Junior Golf Program which will reach 13 different communities throughout
South Carolina. The program will concentrate on providing instruction and course access opportunities to 650
participants in the state. USGA funds will be used for instruction and course access.
Contact: Happ Lathrop, Executive Director
(803) 732-6205
City of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
Harrisonburg, Va.
Awarded: $47,500
Purpose: This grant supports The First Tee of Harrisonburg junior golf programs. The program projects to deliver life skills,
golf instructional classes, and course access opportunities to more than 300 participants. USGA funds will
specifically support instruction, course access, and range access.
Contact: David Johns, TFT coordinator
(540) 442-6502
Danville Youth GROW
Danville, Va.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose: This grant supports the instructional costs associated with programming for The First Tee of Danville. The
year-round golf program provides after-school, summer, and Saturday sesssions for 100 participants in the
economically blighted areas of Danville, VA.
Contact: Bob Groff, Director of Golf
(434) 793-1222
Northern Virginia Urban League
Alexandria, Va.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose: This grant will support a golf program for students at three schools in Alexandria and Fairfax counties. The program
is projecting to reach 50 participants and will include instructional lessons and a week-long golf summer camp. USGA
funds will specifically support instruction, course access, golf clubs and bags, and access cards.
Contact: Tyrone Moorer, Director of Programs
(703) 836-5294
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Richmond, Va.
Awarded: $11,500
Purpose: This grant supports the Richmond Hook a Kid On Golf programs as well as after school programs for elementary and
middle school participants in Richmond's urban areas. The grant will support more than 1,000 participants and USGA
funds will be used specifically for instruction, course access, transportation, and scholarships to The First Tee of
Richmond.
Contact: Donald Coleman, Golf Program Director
(804) 646-1115
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, Va.
Awarded: $35,000
Purpose: This grant supports the expansion of The First Tee of South Hampton Roads YMCA to an additional facility. This grant
will fund the instruction costs at the new facility which will reach over 420 participants from various demographic
backgrounds. This program will be primarily an introductory program for most participants with few intermediate
players.
Contact: Tom Flynn, Executive Director
(757) 563-8990
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