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Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania
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.
Decatur County Family YMCA
Greensburg, Ind.
Awarded: $2,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the Decatur County Family YMCA, which will operate six four-day camps during the 2007
summer. These youth golf camps began in 2006 with the help of USGA funding. This summer, the YMCA projects to serve 62
total participants, three-quarters of whom come from families making less than $25,000 annually. USGA funds will be used
for instruction, facility access, and equipment.
Contact: Barry Davis, Associate Executive Director (812) 663-9622
Muncie Boys and Girls Club
Muncie, Ind.
Awarded: $7,500
Purpose:
This matching grant will support spring and summer programming for 150 economically-disadvantaged juniors. The program
relies on partnerships with a local golf academy and the Ball State University Golf program. USGA funds will be used for
professional instruction, course access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation
Contact: LeCedus Thompson, Sr. Program Director (765) 282-4461
Indianapolis Junior Golf Foundation, Inc.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Awarded: $8,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the implementation of a new instructional program for economically-disadvantaged youths. Participants
will receive professional instruction and access opportunities and will be encouraged to join the organization's tournament
series when they are ready to play on course. USGA funds will be used for professional instruction, course and range
access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Bryan Crouch, Program Director (317) 244-9635
Blackford County Community Foundation
Hartford City, Ind.
Awarded: $8,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the establishment of a summer program for economically-disadvantaged juniors. The Blackford
Golf Club will host the program and provide unlimited course and range access to all participants during and outside of
programming. USGA funds will be used for instruction, access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Benjamin Oswalt, Executive Director (765) 348-3411
YWCA of Gary
Gary, Ind.
Awarded: $18,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the spring and summer golf programs that are expected to reach approximately 150 economically
disadvantaged children during the grant period. Participants will utilize The First Tee of Hammond's facilities, and will be
exposed to positive role models through the organization's mentoring program while learning to play the game.
Contact: Yvonne Summers, Assistant Programs Director (219) 881-9922
Positive Swing
Southport, Ind.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports golf programming for 35 individuals with disabilities and 215 economically-disadvantaged
juniors. The program introduces the game to the participants at a golf dome and supports them as they transition to area
golf courses. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: John Stack, President (317) 786-2663
Damar Services Inc.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Awarded: $10,500
Purpose:
This three-year grant will support spring and summer golf programming for 30 juniors with developmental disabilities. The
program will also feature a mentor program which pairs each junior golfer with an adult volunteer for a round of golf at each
meeting. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Michael Craciunoiu, Associate Director of Development (317) 856-5201
Youth Golf Coalition
Louisville, Ky.
Awarded: $40,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the construction of a short-game practice area at The First Tee of Louisville's home golf course. More
than 250 juniors will take part in year-round program offerings through this organization. USGA funds will be used for greens
and irrigation.
Contact: Edwin Perry, President (502) 587-3513
TFT Inc.
Pineville, Ky.
Awarded: $57,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports programming for 450 economically-disadvantaged juniors in seven counties in eastern Kentucky.
This year-round program offers participants professional instruction, golf course access opportunities, and life skills
education. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Jan Gann, Executive Director (800) 814-8002
Owensboro Junior Golf Foundation
Owensboro, Ky.
Awarded: $40,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports spring, summer, and fall programming for 400 kids. The program is based at the Perfect Swing
facility, which includes the Perfect Par-3 Golf Course, which was constructed with the assistance of USGA funds. USGA
funds will be used for professional instruction, course and range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Don Mitchell, Executive Director (270) 316-5274
Green Tee Foundation, Inc
Greensburg, Ky.
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose:
This two-year, matching grant supports programming for 50 economically disadvantaged juniors in a rural community. The
program emphasizes course access during and outside of programming and has established numerous partnerships within the
community, including a strong relationship with the golf teams at Campbellsville University. USGA funds will be used for
course and range access and equipment.
Contact: Jim Perkins, Director (270) 932-7491
Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
Versailles, Ky.
Awarded: $7,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports year-round programming for economically-disadvantaged juniors who are residents of the
Methodist Home. Golf will be incorporated both into the school-based Physical Education program and as an after-school
recreational offering. This program is based on a partnership with The Brook Golf Course, which is located on property
adjacent to the Home. USGA funds will be used for equipment, professional instruction, and access.
Contact: Suzanne Greer, Recreation Coordinator (859) 873-4481
The Midnight Golf Program
Detroit, Mich.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program which serves approximately 110 economically-disadvantaged young adults (ages 17-22)
in Detroit. The program, which meets for 30 weeks, offers participants a unique combination of golf instruction and
life/career skill development opportunities. USGA funds will be used for golf course access, range access, golf clubs and
bags, and transportation.
Contact: Renee Fluker, Founder/Director (313) 863-0463
Traverse City Junior Golf Association
Traverse City, Mich.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the Traverse City Junior Golf Association for its programs geared toward introducing the game of golf
to juniors and teaching lessons. The Traverse City Junior Golf Association will reach 660 participants from January through
September. USGA funds will be used for instruction, access and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Bob Lober, Executive Director (231) 935-4653
Advantage Academy
Southgate, Mich.
Awarded: $31,300
Purpose:
This two-year matching grant supports a golf program for students of an alternative high school. Focusing on course access
both during and outside of programming, 140 students will receive professional instruction during semester-long golf
classes. USGA funds will be used for professional instruction, golf course access, and range access.
Contact: Ruth Kemp, Academic Advisor (734) 246-4633
Malta-McConnelsville Rotary
McConnelsville, Ohio
Awarded: $6,750
Purpose:
This grant supports the Malta- McConnelsville Rotary for the construction of nine teeing grounds at the Fairgrounds Golf
Course in McConnelsville, OH
Contact: Ray Campbell, Chair of Golf Program Committee (740) 962-2422
Clubs for Kids International, Inc.
Boardman, Ohio
Awarded: $18,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports Clubs for Kids, a junior golf program dedicated to serving as many disadvantaged youth in
Mahoning County as possible. This summer Clubs for Kids will provide six summer junior golf sessions and reach
approximately 250 youth. All Clubs for Kids participants receive a custom made set of clubs and bag at the beginning of
each session. USGA funds will support instruction, and access.
Contact: John Hamarik, President (330) 774-4350
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio
Awarded: $32,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports The First Tee of Columbus junior golf program. This program reaches at least 200 youth in the
Columbus area. The First Tee of Columbus focuses on creating affordable access opportunities for its participants and uses
golf to teach life skills that encourage goal-setting, discipline and character building. USGA funds will support course and
range access.
Contact: Glenda Sanders, Director, Auxiliary Services (614) 471-1404
The First Tee of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose:
This grant supports year-round junior golf programming that reaches at least 1,300 youths in the Metropolitan Cleveland
area. USGA funds will be used to support instruction and equipment.
Contact: Doris Evans, Executive Director (216) 641-7799
Tony Yates Caring for Kids Foundation
Cincinnati, Ohio
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the Tony Yates Junior Golf Academy. This program reaches out to both urban and suburban
youth in the greater Cincinnati area by providing an expanded range of opportunities for young people to be involved with
the game of golf. This summer the program will reach 300 youths between May and July. USGA funds will be used to support
instruction, equipment and transportation.
Contact: Tony Yates, President (513) 984-6799
Ohio Junior Golf Association
Norwalk, Ohio
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of programming of The First Tee of Lake Erie. The First Tee of Lake Erie will be
serving approximately 1,950 participants at four different golf course, seven school districts and different social service
agencies. USGA funds will be used for instruction, access and transportation.
Contact: Heather Horowitz, Director (419) 706-8585
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Awarded: $5,350
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the junior golf program of the YMCA of Greater Dayton's Teens in Action Mentors Matter.
Teens in Action will reach approximately 40 youth in an eight week-long summer program. Youth participate in the junior
golf program as well as a Summer Service-Learning and Civic Engagement program that is designed to provide the youth of
Dayton with responsible and educational community involvement. The youth in this program also get the opportunity to
spend the entire eight-week program with an assigned Mentor. USGA funds will support instruction, access, equipment, and
transportation.
Contact: Jennifer Mueller, Youth and Teen Development Direcftor (937) 223-5201
The First Tee of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose:
This grant supports The First Tee of Akron's year round programming. The First Tee of Akron is reaching approximately 500
youths through programs that are designed to provide them with a positive influence through golf. USGA funds will be used for
scholarships, golf clubs and bags, transportation, and instruction.
Contact: Steve Parker, Executive Director (330) 375-2638
Hamilton County Park District
Cincinnati, Ohio
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a golf program that brings together juniors of various socioeconomic backgrounds for three
weeks of golf instruction and course play. The program will serve 90 students and incorporate alumni of the program in
play day events. USGA funds will be used for professional instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Doug Stultz, Golf Manager (513) 367-9370
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County
Oberlin, Ohio
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the Junior Golf program of the Boys and Girls Club of Lorain County, which runs from May through August
at no cost to its participants. The funds will be used to support instruction, access, equipment and transportation of sixty
Junior Golf participants throughout the summer.
Contact: Michael Conibear, Executive Director (440) 775-2582
Youth Development Corp of SW Ohio
Loveland, Ohio
Awarded: $3,100
Purpose:
This grant supports the program's expansion to two new sites in 2007. More than 450 juniors will receive professional
instruction and course access opportunities through summer program offerings. USGA funds will be used for equipment.
Contact: Thomas B. Briner, Executive Director (513) 600-5020
Edwin Shaw Hospital - Challenge Golf
Akron, Ohio
Awarded: $8,700
Purpose:
This grant supports the Edwin Shaw Development Foundation's Challenge Golf Program. The funds will allow the Challenge
Golf program to expand upon its current programming to provide a 26-week session geared toward transitioning "graduated"
or "more advanced" participants from the 3-hole accessible Edwin Shaw Challenge Golf Course to playing on their own, on a
regulation golf course. USGA funds will be used for instruction, offsite course play, and range and course access.
Contact: Ron Tristano, Director of Challenge Golf (216) 784-5400
Cincinnati Recreation Commission Foundation
Cincinnati, Ohio
Awarded: $3,400
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the Accessible Golf Program of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission. The Accessible Golf Program
meets the needs of individuals with cognitive, physical, and visual disabilities who are interested in learning to play golf for
the first time, after an injury, or improving their ability to play with an impairment. USGA funds will support instruction and
the purchase of golf bags for the Accessible Golf Program's 95 participants.
Contact: Alayne Kazin, Recreation Program Coordinator (513) 352-4945
Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation
Independence, Ohio
Awarded: $5,340
Purpose:
This grant supports a summer junior golf program for youths with bleeding disorders. Youths will participate in at least
ten meetings throughout the summer and have the opportunity to play in a memorial tournament at the conclusion of the
program. USGA funds will be used for instruction, access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Lynne Capretto, Executive Director (216) 834-0051
ViaQuest Foundation
Dublin, Ohio
Awarded: $31,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the ViaQuest Golf and Life Skills Program. This program will provide six different golf programs
throughout the year and will serve at least eighty youth with either a developmental or physical disability. USGA funds will
support instruction, equipment, access, and transportation.
Contact: Derek Kinzer, Director of Community Relations (614) 889-5837
Mound Street Military Academy
Dayton, Ohio
Awarded: $4,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the establishment of a golf program for 14 students at an alternative high school. This
after-school program will run for five months in the spring semester. USGA funds will be used for course and range access,
golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Mack Bottorff, Teacher/CBI Coordinator (937) 223-3041
Whittier Middle School
Lorain, Ohio
Awarded: $640
Purpose:
This grant supports a school-based program that exposes 7th and 8th grade students to golf through instruction, rules and
etiquette lessons, practice sessions, course play, and numerous field trips. The program will reach approximately 60
youths in 2007. USGA funds will be used for course and range access.
Contact: Mark Jaworski, Science Teacher (440) 277-7261
Pittsburgh Youth Golf Foundation
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Awarded: $2,500
Purpose:
This grant supports various in-school, after-school, and summer golf programs operated by the Pittsburgh Youth Golf
Foundation, an organization that has been making golf more affordable and accessible for youth since 1991. In 2007, the
organization will serve nearly 800 distinct participants, 40% of which are projected to come from families making less than
$25,000 annually and 55% of which are projected to be African-American. USGA funds will be used for transportation.
Contact: Renee Abrams, Executive Director (412) 363-3112
Perseus House Charter School of Excellence
Erie, Pa.
Awarded: $7,274
Purpose:
This grant supports the Perseus House Charter School of Excellence junior golf programming. The program operates throughout
the summer and fall. The program will reach approximately 48 economically disadvantaged youth during the grant period. This
grant will provide students that might not otherwise have had the chance to play golf, an opportunity to particiapate in a
junior golf program.
Contact: Chris Primavere, Principal (814) 874-6950
W.C. Two
Knoxville, Tenn.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming for approximately 1,700 economically-disadvantaged youths at The First Tee of Williams
Creek. Additionally, this organization offers an Employment program which provides opportunities for young people to learn
about the operations of a golf facility. All participants receive unlimited free course and range access at The Wee
Course, an 18-hole short course. USGA funds will be used for professional instruction, course and range access,
transportation, and employment program wages.
Contact: Diondre Jackson, Executive Director (865) 546-5828
Mid-South Junior Golf Association
Memphis, Tenn.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming at the organization's existing MAM Park golf course and the new Firestone facility which
will open in summer 2007. More than 500 economically-disadvantaged juniors will have access to instruction and golf
course play through varied year-round programming. USGA funds will be used for instruction and access.
Contact: Vince Alfonso, Executive Director (901) 744-0333
City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Awarded: $5,150
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the establishment of the C.H.I.P.S. golf program for individuals with disabilities in the city of
Chattanooga. This organization provides recreational opportunities to individuals who have physical and cognitive disabilities.
In 2007, this organization will reach approximately 10 participants in its first year. USGA funds will assist with instruction,
adaptive teaching materials, clubs and bags, and the purchase of a single-rider adaptive golf car.
Contact: Lizzy Hockinson, Ms. Hockinson (423) 697-1345
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