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Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Eastern
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C.
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.
Urban Youth Golf Program
Rockland, Del.
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose:
This two-year grant supports The First Tee of Harford County in Maryland. The program is continuing to grow, and in 2007 will
operate its second full year of programming. Participants will receive instruction and golf course access opportunities on a
weekly basis. Additionally, the program will be introduced in a local school for kids with developmental disabilities. USGA
funds will be used for instruction, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Judy Stout, Executive Director (302) 428-1612
Northern Maine Development Commission, Inc.
Caribou, Maine
Awarded: $5,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program in rural Caribou, Maine. The organization is the primary economic and
community development organization in northern Maine and will reach approximately 30 youths through junior golf clinics
and camps. USGA funds will be used for instruction and course access.
Contact: Bob Clark, Executive Director (207) 498-8736
The Salvation Army, Baltimore Area Command
Baltimore, Md.
Awarded: $11,000
Purpose:
This matching grant will support the continuation of the "Grow Through Golf" program. More than 100 economically
disadvantaged youth from the Baltimore area will take part in hands-on golf instruction. The organization will also place a
strong emphasis on positively impacting the school performance and attendance of its participants. USGA funds will be used
for instruction, range access, and transportation.
Contact: Shadd Phillips, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Program (443) 573-3298
The First Tee of Baltimore
Phoenix, Md.
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the participation of approximately 155 economically-disadvantaged urban youth in The First Tee
of Baltimore program. The organization will host open clinics as well as sessions for youth service agencies. USGA funds
will go toward instruction and course access.
Contact: Sinclair Eaddy, First Vice President (410) 237-5268
Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Landover, Md.
Awarded: $6,750
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new program for children with acute Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Through
research and education, the organization advocates for individuals with AD/HD. Approximately 30 children with the
condition will be reached by the Baltimore-area organization. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range
access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Laura DeShano, Development Associate and Assistant Director (301) 306-7070
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Massachusetts Golf Association
Norton, Mass.
Awarded: $80,000
Purpose:
This two-year grant supports the expansion of the Massachusetts Golf Association's junior programs. ForeKids program will
reach approximately 1,660 youths in 2007 and The First Tee of Massachusetts will increase participant reach with the
opening of a site on Cape Cod. USGA funds will be used for professional instruction, course access, clubs and bags, and
transportation.
Contact: Joe McCabe, Director of Junior Development (774) 430-9100
Public Schools of Brookline
Brookline, Mass.
Awarded: $14,000
Purpose:
This challenge grant supports an after-school program for economically disadvantaged youth entitled "On Par After-School."
Approximately 45 youths will take part in the program from March through June. USGA funds will be used for instruction,
course and range access, equipment, and transportation.
Contact: Janet Selcer, Director (857) 879-4638
Hampshire
The Seacoast Golf Academy Inc.
North Hampton, N.H.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expanded participant reach of The First Tee of New Hampshire. Approximately 10,700
youth throughout the state will take part in programming during school and in the summer months. USGA funds will be used
to fund instruction.
Contact: Phil Suter, Executive Director (603) 964-3033
City of Franklin, Parks and Recreation Department
Franklin, N.H.
Awarded: $1,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the City of Franklin Parks and Recreation Department golf program. Located
in rural New Hampshire, this junior program exposes youth to the game of golf during the summer at a local golf course.
USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Tom Charbono, Director (603) 934-2118
National Amputee Golf Association
Amherst, N.H.
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This grant supports The First Swing program The First Swing is a series of clinics hosted at 40 sites throughout the country to
introduce the game to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the clinics will teach physical and recreation therapists, as
well as local golf professionals, how to teach golf specifically to this population.
Contact: Robert Wilson, Executive Director (603) 672-6444
Junior Metro Golf, Inc.
Lawrenceville, N.J.
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose:
This grant supports the expansion of The First Tee of Greater Trenton to include after school and recreation department
programs. Half of the participants will be girls and all will be urban youth. USGA funds will assist with professional
instruction, and course and range access.
Contact: Paul Kapp, Vice President/ Interim Executive Director (609) 912-0506
Jersey Shore Junior Golf, Inc.
Manasquan, N.J.
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose:
This grant supports a golf program in Asbury Park, NJ. This second-year program anticipates reaching approximately 400
economically disadvantaged youths through local social service agencies. The golf program has become a fixture in a
community seeking sources of renewal. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, and golf
clubs and bags.
Contact: Robert Hodnett, Executive Director (732) 528-9158
Boys and Girls Clubs of Gloucester County, Inc.
Glassboro, N.J.
Awarded: $2,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the continuation of programming at the Glassboro Clubhouse and expansion of programming to
the Paulsboro Clubhouse. The program will reach approximately 40 economically disadvantaged youths in Gloucester County.
USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Nicole DeFeo, Executive Director (856) 881-6084
Pass It Along
Sparta, N.J.
Awarded: $5,600
Purpose:
This grant supports a new golf program in northern New Jersey. The mission of Pass it Along is to encourage volunteerism
and philanthropic endeavors. The program will rely heavily on volunteers for support, and will encourage participants to
become actively engaged in their communities. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, and
transportation.
Contact: Patricia Casaczza, Program Director (973) 726-9777
The ARC of Atlantic County, Inc.
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program for developmentally disabled adults in southeastern New Jersey. The program will
prepare and support participants to qualify and compete in a Special Olympics competition. Approximately 25 individuals
will be reached and USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Kathy Lentz, Community Program Manager (609) 926-0800
Bergenfield Public School District
Bergenfield, N.J.
Awarded: $14,000
Purpose:
This grant funds a new program for kids with autism. This program will take place at the Tri-Valley Academy, a joint effort of
Bergenfield, Newmilford, and Dumont School districts, that have created a school solely for individuals with autism.
Approximately 16 participants will take part during the first year. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and
range access, golf clubs and bags, transportation, and behavior specialists.
Contact: Michael Kuchar, Superintendent (201) 385-8202
Gloucester City School District
Gloucester City, N.J.
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new program that will reach approximately 40 students in its first year of operation. The
school district that will operate the after-school program is an Abbott District, one of the 31 lowest income districts in New
Jersey. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Lynda Lathrop, Director of Special Projects and Programs (856) 456-4250
The First Tee of Western New York
East Concord, N.Y.
Awarded: $26,700
Purpose:
This grant supports the construction of a three-hole facility for youth in a rural community. The organization will reach
approximately 250 youths once completed. USGA funds will be used for the construction of greens and tees.
Contact: Fred Zillner, Executive Director (716) 592-7636
Parks Junior Golf Foundation, Inc.
Rochester, N.Y.
Awarded: $14,000
Purpose:
This grant will support the expanding reach of The First Tee of Rochester. Approximately 1,300 youths will take part in The
First Tee golf and life skills instruction. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and clubs and
bags.
Contact: Sandra Tindale Carl, Executive Director (585) 424-2920
Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation
Elmsford, N.Y.
Awarded: $22,500
Purpose:
This grant supports the first full year of programming at The First Tee of Essex County at Weequahic Park in Newark, NJ.
The program anticipates reaching approximately 500 youths, and will offer free golf course access outside of programming to
course ready participants. USGA funds will be used for instruction and transportation.
Contact: Lou Cutolo, MGA Foundation Manager (914) 347-4653
Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation
Elmsford, N.Y.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming at The First Tee of Bridgeport. The program expects to serve over 700 children in its
core programming during the spring and summer of 2007. USGA funds will be used for PGA/LPGA instruction, course
access, and range access.
Contact: Lou Cutolo, MGA Foundation Manager (914) 347-4653
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome
Endicott, N.Y.
Awarded: $9,440
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program for economically disadvantaged youth in rural Endicott, NY. Approximately 125
members (50% girls) of the Boys & Girls Club will take part in the program in the summer of 2007. USGA funds will be used
for instruction, course access, transportation, and participant scholarships into the program.
Contact: Mario Salati, Executive Director (607) 785-2514
City Parks Foundation
Corona, N.Y.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming that will take place at the new City Parks Junior Golf Learning Center in Brooklyn, NY. More
than 1,000 participants will have access to the six-hole facility and clubhouse with classrooms and a computer center. USGA
funds will be used for instruction and golf clubs and bags.
Contact: Andrea Lodico, Development Associate (718) 699-4200
Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation
Elmsford, N.Y.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This grant supports The First Tee of Nassau County. The program projects to serve 1,100 kids during the spring and summer
of 2007. USGA funds will specifically assist the program in paying for PGA instructors.
Contact: Lou Cutolo, MGA Foundation Manager (914) 347-4653
Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club
Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Awarded: $6,784
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new golf program on the edge of the Bronx and Westchester County. Participants are exposed
to golf on a weekly basis throughout the year, and the program culminates by a week-long trip to a golf camp in
Massachusetts. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, and transportation.
Contact: Herbert Lowe, Program Coordinator (914) 668-9580
Zion Community Center
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose:
This three-year grant supports the Leon H. Sullivan golf program. Approximately 50 participants from Northeast Philadelphia
will receive instruction and golf course and range access opportunities during the spring and summer. USGA funds will be
used for instruction, golf course and range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact: Abraham Edwards, Director (215) 223-8141
Embrace Your Dreams
Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This two-year grant supports The First Tee of Lehigh Valley. The program reaches more than 500 participants, a majority of
which are economically disadvantaged, at four different programming locations. USGA funds will be used for instruction
costs.
Contact: Julie Thomases, Executive Director (610) 264-5606
The Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose:
This grant supports The First Tee of Philadelphia. The program will continue its expansion of programming to reach more than
2,000 kids at four golf course locations and schools across the city. Kids primarily from economically disadvantaged
backgrounds will receive professional instruction and playing opportunities. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course
access, and transportation.
Contact: John MacDonald, Executive Director (215) 739-1600
Heart of Variety Fund
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the Philadelphia Variety Club's golf program. It currently operates at its
campsite outside of Philadelphia and will begin operating in Delaware in the spring of 2007. Approximately 350 kids with
disabilities will be reached. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, and transportation.
Contact: Jen Tanzola, Program Director (215) 735-0803
D.C
Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose:
This matching grant will support the expansion of an all girl golf program. Nearly 200 participants receive golf instruction
and learn valuable life skills through classroom instruction on diversity, self-esteem, and health and fitness. USGA funds
will be used for instruction, clubs and bags, transportation, and program scholarships.
Contact: Sharon Gleason, Director of Development (202) 237-1670
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