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Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
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.
Challenge Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Awarded: $8,500
Purpose: This partial matching grant supports a program for golfers with disabilities which includes instructional clinics,
advanced individual instruction, and arranged access opportunities. The program is projected to reach 75 participants
in the 2006 season. USGA funds will be used for travel, instruction, and an adaptive golf car.
Contact: Jeff Dick, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
(907) 344-7270
The First Tee of Central Coast
Summerland, Calif.
Awarded: $40,000
Purpose: This grant supports the junior golf program operated by The First Tee Central Coast. The program will reach 1,000
participants through its core programming, which operates 11 months out of the year, and will introduce the game to
an additional 3,000 kids through its outreach program in 2006. USGA funds will assist with course access, range
access, and instruction.
Contact: Butch Breeden, Executive Director
(805) 962-4313
Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation
Oakland, Calif.
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose: This matching grant supports the Ace Kids Golf Program, a program introducing the game to 200 disadvantaged youths
ages 8-17 annually. The program offers free access and instruction to all participants. In addition, the classroom
component of the program teaches participants life skills as well as exposes them to careers within the golf
industry. USGA grant funds will support instruction and range access.
Contact: Tyler Shelton, Director of Development
(925) 229-3652
Get A Grip Foundation
Irvine, Calif.
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose: This grant supports the growth of Get A Grip Foundation’s junior golf program. The program is tuition-free and is
offered to benefit 650 youths in southern California. The growth of the program will allow for the participation of
more children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Specifically, this grant will help fund the costs of
instruction, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Jay Miller, President & CEO
(949) 252-1751
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose: This grant supports the Nike Junior Golf program. The program will introduce 100 new golfers to the game and offer
continued access for nearly half of the participants who demonstrate the interest to continue learning golf. All
programming is offered free of charge to the public housing residents. USGA funds will support instruction, course
access, range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Tom Mills, Grants Manager
(213) 252-6100
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Charity Foundation
Los Angeles, Calif.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This grant supports the Urban Youth Golf Program of Los Angeles. The program currently reaches over 1,300 children
annually. It plans to increase its reach by introducing golf in local schools and bringing 200 new participants to
the course. USGA funds will be used for course access and range access for this new program.
Contact: Lisa Grimm, Program Director
(213) 989-2142
Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club
San Mateo, Calif.
Awarded: $5,500
Purpose: This grant supports junior golf programming at three facility sites of the Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Club. In
2006, the program projects to introduce 120 members of the club to the game, offering beginning instruction and
access. USGA funds will support course and range access, instruction, transportation, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Daniel Dadoun, Executive Director
(650) 347-9891
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
San Francisco, Calif.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose: This matching grant supports junior golf programming for youth living with HIV/AIDS and their siblings. The program
reaches 30 children in the San Francisco area through a partnership with the Camp Sunburst program and local
children's hospitals. USGA funds will support access, instruction, and transportation expenses associated with the
program.
Contact: Ayisha Benham, VP Budget & Finance
(415) 749-2465
Pro Kids Golf Academy, Inc.
San Diego, Calif.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant supports a large percentage of the golf instruction costs associated with the numerous junior golf
programs offered. During the grant period, the program is projected to serve 2,000 economically disadvantaged youths
in the San Diego community. All programming is offered at no cost to the participant. Specifically, USGA funds will
support the golf instruction fees of four PGA Apprentices.
Contact: Marty Remmell, CEO
(619) 582-7884
San Jose Sports Authority
San Jose, Calif.
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose: This grant supports the efforts of The First Tee of San Jose to expand its year-round programming to reach over
1,700 youths in the San Jose area. The program reaches a diverse population through partnerships with a number of
social service agencies and organizations including but not limited to the public school system, City Year, the
City of San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services, the YMCA, and the Greater San Jose After-School
All-Stars Mexican American Community Service Agency. USGA grant funds will support instruction, course, and
range access.
Contact: Shelly Wolfe, Director
(408) 288-2930
Ventura County Junior Golf Association
Ventura, Calif.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose: This grant supports the expansion of programming at The First Tee of Ventura County. This newly formed chapter of
The First Tee expects to reach 3,500 youths in Ventura County California this year. This growth will allow for the
participation of more children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, USGA funds will support golf instruction.
Contact: Sean Farnan, Executive Director
(805) 535-2336
Special Olympics Southern Califronia, Inc.
Culver City, Calif.
Awarded: $6,300
Purpose: This matching grant supports the growth of the San Gabriel Region Golf Program. The program will reach 20 Special
Olympians and their Unified Partners from March until June of 2006, which is twice the number served in 2005. USGA
funds will be used for course access, range access, instruction, equipment, and transportation.
Contact: Jan Palchikoff, V.P. Sports Programs and Community Affairs
(310) 215-8380
Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii
Lihue, Hawaii
Awarded: $1,910
Purpose: This grant supports the West Kauai Golf program, which is offered free of charge to 100 youths in West Kauai. The
nearest golf course to the homes of the children served is nearly an hour drive. The program currently spends a large
sum of money on transportation costs, but plans to build its own practice facility in the near future. USGA funds
will be used to support the year-round costs of transportation, course access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Faye Newfield, Grants Cooordinator
(808) 240-0125
Idaho Junior Golf Association, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose: This grant supports The First Tee of Idaho junior golf programming. This new chapter of The First Tee expects to
reach 400 youths in Boise, Idaho this year. Additionally, the program will continue to operate as a growing chapter
of LPGA-USGA Girls Golf. USGA funds will support the costs of golf instruction, course access, and range access.
Contact: Linda Petlichkoff, Programming Chair
(208) 344-4849
Kinzua Hills Golf Club
Kinzua, Ore.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose: This grant supports the construction of a new irrigation system at the six-hole Kinzua Hills Golf Course. The
operations of the course are run entirely by an all-volunteer board. The facility provides free course access to
Fossil and Wheeler County public school physical education classes, golf teams, and all youths under the age of 12
years old. USGA funds will support well construction and the installation of a pump for irrigation purposes.
Contact: Ione Marler, President
(541) 763-3287
Rainbow Youth Golf Education Program
Chiloquin, Ore.
Awarded: $4,000
Purpose: This grant supports a 10-week summer program that reaches 40 Native American children. The program offers
instruction and life skills lessons focused on Native American traditions. Participants travel 30 miles to gain
access to the nearest golf course. USGA funds will be used for transportation during the summer.
Contact: William Ray, Program Director
(541) 783-7712
Friends of Wilsonville Center
Wilsonville, Ore.
Awarded: $10,500
Purpose: This grant supports adaptive golf programming for individuals with disabilities offered by the Wilsonville Community
Center. The program will target senior citizens and will include victims of strokes, diabetic neuropathy, hip
replacements, spinal cord injuries, and cerebral palsy. The program will provide ongoing clinics, lessons, and outings
to 120 individuals with disabilities from the Wilsonville area. USGA funds will support instruction, golf clubs and
bags, and course access.
Contact: Patty Brescia, Senior Services Manager
(503) 570-1525
The Children's Course, Inc.
Gladstone, Ore.
Awarded: $47,500
Purpose: The grant supports the expansion of junior programming for individuals with disabilities held at the Children's
Course. The Children's Course is a nine-hole, par-3 course for people of all ages. The facility has partnerships
with over 60 different schools and agencies. As a result, the program offers nearly 10,000 lessons per year to more
than 3,000 youths in the Portland area. USGA funds will support course access, instruction, and adaptive equipment
costs.
Contact: Cathy Porter, Program Director
(503) 722-8120
Youth On Course, Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Awarded: $7,500
Purpose: This grant supports the junior golf program operated by The First Tee Salt Lake City. The program will reach 240
participants through its core programming, which operates from June until August. The organization also plans to
introduce the game to an additional 2,100 children through its outreach program, which runs from January until
March. USGA funds will be used for course access, instruction, adaptive equipment, and transportation.
Contact: Alan Secko, President
(801) 272-8686
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose: This partial matching grant supports a program operated by Project GAIN to serve individuals with disabilities. The
program will reach 62 individuals with disabilities and their accompanying partners from May until August of 2006.
USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, range access, and adaptive equipment.
Contact: David Compton, Professor
(801) 581-8754
Seattle Junior Golf Foundation
Seattle, Wash.
Awarded: $35,000
Purpose: This grant supports the expansion of The First Tee of Greater Seattle. Programming is conducted at three golf
courses, targeting economically disadvantaged and minority youths. Participants receive affordable access along
with instruction, equipment, and life skills training. The program will reach approximately 850 youths ages 6-18 in
the 2006 season. USGA grant funds will support instruction, course, and range access expenses.
Contact: Heidi Wills, Executive Director
(866) 453-8377
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