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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: $12,100
Purpose:
This challenge grant supports the growth of the Boys & Girls Club Golf Program to serve more than 110
participants in 2008. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the game and progress through par and
birdie levels in spring, fall, and summer sessions. USGA funds will be used for instruction and transportation.
Contact:
Kristin Allen, Executive Director (217) 544-0548
City of Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department
Rock Island, Ill.
Awarded: $3,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the continued operation of the Sticks for Kids Junior Golf Program.
Approximately 500 kids will participate in numerous golf programs offered in 2008. USGA funds will be used
for course access, range access, and transportation.
Contact:
Bill Fetty, Manager of Golf Services (309) 732-7278
Dupage A.M.E Church
Lisle, Ill.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the Golf for Christ Youth Development Program, a year-round curriculum
designed for youth ages 6-18. In addition to 25 regular meetings throughout the year, participants have the
opportunity to play for free outside of programming at five local golf courses. USGA funds will be used for
instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Anderson Smith, Chairman (630) 969-9800
First Tee of the City of Aurora
Aurora, Ill.
Awarded: $17,500
Purpose:
This grant supports a junior golf program that projects to reach over 12,000 participants in 2008. Participants
in the program will have numerous opportunities for course access outside of programming and core
participants will receive a free set of golf clubs and bags. USGA funds will support instruction.
Contact:
Pete Grimes, Executive Director (630) 709-7795
George Bell Youth Opportunity Fund
Libertyville, Ill.
Awarded: $5,600
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the Golf First Program. In 2008, it plans to almost double the
number of participants it serves. All children in the program will receive free course access outside of
programming. USGA funds will support instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Susan Williams, Trustee, Vice President (973) 635-8421
Housing Authority of Champaign County
Champaign, Ill.
Awarded: $3,400
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program that reaches a remarkable demographic target; 100% of the
participants are on the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Programs. USGA funds will support instruction, course
and range access, and transportation for 32 ethnically diverse children.
Contact:
Elizabeth Mosley, Resident Services Coordinator (217) 378-7100
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $2,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the Therapeutic Recreation Golf Program, a program that is designed to help youth realize
their ability to utilize community leisure resources. One hundred percent of participants are from households
with an annual income under $25,000. USGA funds will support PGA/LPGA instruction.
Contact:
Rich Gage, Corporation and Foundation Relations Officer (773) 769-3500
New Hope Community Baptist Program
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the start-up of a junior golf program that reaches a remarkable demographic. All
of the participants in the program are African American and come from an annual household income of
$25,000 or less. USGA funds will support course and range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Velisa Weil, Program Coordinator (773) 487-4763
New Hope Community Service Center
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $29,500
Purpose:
This three-year grant supports a junior golf program that serves participants from high-risk areas filled with
gangs, violence, and drugs. Approximately 60 kids will participate in the program and receive free course
access outside of programming. USGA funds will support instruction and course access.
Contact:
Brenda Golden, Executive Director (773) 737-9555
Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc.
Maywood, Ill.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports 70 participants in the Kidz N' Klubs Golf Academy. The Proviso-Leyden Council
for Community Action administers several programs throughout the year which are targeted at youth who
otherwise may become involved in the gang activity prevalent in the area. USGA funds will support course and
range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Gigi Simmons, Interim Vice President (708) 449-5508
The First Tee of Chicago Foundation
Chicago, Ill.
Awarded: $17,500
Purpose:
This challenge grant supports a junior golf program that has been operating for seven years and projects to
reach over 2,000 kids. Participants in the program will have numerous opportunities to play golf outside of
programming. USGA funds will support course access and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Cole Hyland, Director of Outreach (312) 755-3559
The Great River First Tee
Quincy, Ill.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This grant supports The First Tee of Great River to continue its current programming. Approximately 4,000
participants will be reached through the program and will have the opportunity to play golf outside of
programming for $1 per round. USGA funds will support instruction, course and range access, golf clubs and
bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Katie Dorsey, (217) 223-4313
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports
Lake Forest, Ill.
Awarded: $1,700
Purpose:
This grant supports the transportation needs of 16 individuals with physical or visual impairments to and from
programming. The vast majority of individuals in the program are relative beginners to the game of golf.
Contact:
Cindy Housner, Executive Director (847) 283-0908
Revelation Golf, Inc.
Elk Grove, Ill.
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a unique organization that reaches at-risk girls, children and adults with cancer
and physical disabilities, and veterans. The organization will increase its participant reach by 150 individuals in
2008. USGA funds will support instruction, course and range access, golf clubs and bags, adaptive equipment,
and transportation.
Contact:
Donna Strum, Executive Director (630) 253-7703
Link Associates
Des Moines, Iowa
Awarded: $1,075
Purpose:
This grant supports the thirteenth year of operation for the Leisure Times Golf Program for adults with mental
disabilities. The program offers an opportunity for 12 participants to receive instruction and experience the
game of golf on the driving range and course. USGA funds will support instruction, course access, and
transportation.
Contact:
Mandi Parker, Leisure Services Supervisor (515) 262-8888
Hmong Youth Education Services
Saint Paul, Minn.
Awarded: $2,450
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new program that has projected to serve 25 Hmong youth in its first year of the
golf program. All of the participants qualify for Federal Free or Reduced Lunch programs. Participants will
have ten meetings, all taking place at the driving range and on the golf course. USGA funds will be used for
course access and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
LiCho Xenexai, Executive Director (651) 644-2446
Saint Paul Junior Golf Program
Shakopee, Minn.
Awarded: $17,500
Purpose:
This matching grant will allow The First Tee of St. Paul to expand its Par, Birdie, Eagle, Recreation, and Deaf
Children programs. Each participant will attend a series of five clinics in a session during the spring, summer,
and fall. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, and range access.
Contact:
Brian Simpson, Executive Director (612) 834-0408
Three Rivers Park District
Plymouth, Minn.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose:
This grant will allow the Three Rivers Park District to expand its programming to the local YMCA, Boys & Girls
Club, and Shriners Hospital. It will introduce the game of golf to approximately 3,250 participants through
personalized instruction and golf course access. If participants are unable to pay for the program, they will be
eligible to receive "golferships" which will pay for all or part of a child's cost to be in the program for the entire
year. USGA funds will support scholarships based on need.
Contact:
Troy Nygaard, Executive Director (763) 694-7697
Courage Center
Duluth, Minn.
Awarded: $4,250
Purpose:
This challenge grant will support the purchase of a single-rider golf car for participants in the Courage St. Croix
golf program. This program serves 20 individuals with disabilities annually and provides a program for both
children and adults. Additionally, it recruits several volunteers to assist one-on-one with participants on the
golf course.
Contact:
John Stehr, Development Officer (218) 726-4762
Life Skills FORE Montana Youth, Inc.
Billings, Mont.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of The First Tee of Montana to four new affiliate sites. The sites in
Billings, Great Falls, Missoula, and Polson will reach 100 participants each and host a minimum of 12 meetings
for the Par level program. USGA funds will be used for instruction, outside course access, and golf clubs and
bags.
Contact:
Doug Grotz, Executive Director (406) 248-8981
Lakota Golf Association
Rushville, Neb.
Awarded: $2,000
Purpose:
This grant supports transportation for Executive Director Chris Heiser to travel to each programming location
throughout the year.
Contact:
Chris Heiser, Executive Director/Instructor (303) 360-1995
Impact Foundation
Fargo, N.D.
Awarded: $13,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the establishment of the Fargo Clubs for Kids golf program. In its first year, 100
participants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds will receive scholarships into the Fargo Park
District junior golf program. Additionally, participants will receive their own set of golf clubs along with
opportunities for outside course and range access. USGA funds will be used for course access, range access,
dome access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Pat Traynor, Executive Director (701) 356-2653
Learning Through Golf Foundation
Green Bay, Wis.
Awarded: $40,000
Purpose:
This two-year grant supports the expansion of the The First Tee of Northeast Wisconsin to reach six new
affiliate courses in addition to their programming in Green Bay. The program will reach approximately 7,500
participants through in-school, after-school, and summer programming. USGA funds will be used for
scholarships to participants who otherwise would not have the opportunity to play the game.
Contact:
Tim Drossart, Executive Director (920) 606-6607
Madison Junior Golf Foundation, Inc.
Madison, Wis.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of on-course playing opportunities for participants in The First Tee
of Madison. Approximately 1,000 kids will be introduced to the game through public lessons, community center
programs, and drop-in clinics. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and golf
clubs and bags.
Contact:
Jim Thomas, Executive Director/PGA Professional (608) 244-1822
Madison Metro Youth Golf Initiative, Inc.
Madison, Wis.
Awarded: $4,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the Youth Golf Initiative by nearly doubling the participant reach
in 2008. Participants will be recruited from Madison's Leopold School District and the Atwood Community
Center. Additionally, kids in the program will have free outside course access at one of three local golf
courses. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, and transportation.
Contact:
Joni Dye, President (608) 261-5784
United Community Center, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Awarded: $4,740
Purpose:
This matching grant will help the organization to continue its current programming and increase its participant
reach. Of the participants in the program, 85% are Hispanic and 100% come from economically disadvantaged
households. USGA funds will support instruction, course and range access, golf clubs and bags, and
transportation.
Contact:
Carlos Rodriguez, Athletic Coordinator (414) 384-3100
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, Wis.
Awarded: $5,225
Purpose:
This matching grant supports an Adaptive Golf Program that will reach individuals with physical, visual, and/or
hearing impairments. All of the participants in the program come from an annual household income of $25,000
or less and will have the opportunity to play golf outside of programming free of charge. USGA funds will
support instruction, course and range access, adaptive golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Randy Kohl, Recreation Coordinator (414) 647-6043
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