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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 Association
Rockland, Del.
Awarded: $29,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the start of a new chapter of The First Tee at Rock Manor Golf Course. This program will
offer three sessions of on-course programming throughout the year, as well as outreach into the surrounding
community. The organization projects that 70% of the participants served will be on the Federal Free or
Reduced Lunch programs. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, golf clubs and bags, and
transportation.
Contact:
Judy Stout, Executive Director (302) 428-1612
Northern Maine Development Commission, Inc.
Caribou, Maine
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This matching grant will support a golf program for 30 children in an extremely rural area of northern Maine.
Participants will receive indoor golf instruction during the spring before taking part in a ten-week summer
camp at Aroostook Valley Country Club. USGA funds will be used for instruction and course access.
Contact:
Bob Clark, Executive Director (207) 498-8736
Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation
Baltimore, Md.
Awarded: $3,430
Purpose:
This two-year grant supports a program that reaches economically disadvantaged and minority children in four
different skill levels. The more competitive of the 40 participants will have the opportunity to join an Interclub
league. USGA funds will be used for transportation.
Contact:
Mark Paolini, Head Golf Professional (410) 243-3500
City of Baltimore
Baltimore, Md.
Awarded: $6,250
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the summer golf program and will provide professional
instruction to participants. Approximately 180 children will participate and receive a "Player Report Card"
which measures skill and coachability. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, transportation,
and equipment.
Contact:
Robert Wall, Program Director, Youth & Adult Sports (410) 396-6136
Kids Rock
Ocean City, Md.
Awarded: $2,500
Purpose:
This matching grant will allow the organization to provide more instructors for its junior golf program. The
projected 40 participants will have 30 hours of instruction with the opportunity to compete in tournaments and
a championship conducted by the organization. USGA funds will be used for instruction and equipment.
Contact:
Bill Hermstedt, Grant Writer (410) 835-2781
The First Tee of Howard County, Inc.
Columbia, Md.
Awarded: $6,710
Purpose:
This grant supports the launch of two programs targeting girls and children with disabilities. Approximately 90
participants out of a projected 500 will be involved in the new programs. USGA funds will be used for
instruction, golf clubs and bags, and adaptive equipment.
Contact:
Don Van Deusen, Executive Director (410) 730-1112
The Salvation Army, Baltimore Area Command
Baltimore, Md.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program for economically disadvantaged and minority children through a
summer clinic and a more extensive year round school golf program. In addition to golf, the 186 students will
receive homework tutoring. USGA funds will be used for instruction and range access.
Contact:
Wanda Newton, Executive Director (410) 768-0477
Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Landover, Md.
Awarded: $6,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a golf program for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Through
research and education, the organization advocates for individuals with AD/HD. Approximately 30 children will
participate in the program. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and
transportation.
Contact:
Laura DeShano, Development Associate and Assistant Director (301) 306-7070
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Md.
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a pilot golf program that aims to help children with disabilities fight obesity. The program
will reach more than 450 youth at three locations and offer education on health and wellness in addition to golf
instruction. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, equipment, and transportation.
Contact:
Amy McGuire, Executive Director (301) 402-5311
City of New Bedford
New Bedford, Mass.
Awarded: $1,940
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the 9-18 Club Junior Golf Program. Half of the 60 participants
will be of Cape Verdean descent. The program will also include a community service project directed by the
children. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, and transportation.
Contact:
Carl Alves, Grants Administrator (508) 991-6263
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, N.H.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program in rural northern New Hampshire. Approximately 30
children will take part in golf instruction and receive more than 300 hours of play on course. USGA funds will
be used for instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Eric Chabot, Program Coordinator (603) 723-0032
Greater Trenton Junior Golf, Inc.
West Trenton, N.J.
Awarded: $27,500
Purpose:
This grant will support advanced-level programs that will utilize indoor golf simulators indoors with golf
course and driving range access following each lesson. Approximately 120 kids will take part in these
programs. Additionally, 40 beginner level kids will benefit from new golf clubs and bags supported by the
USGA. USGA funds will also be used for instruction.
Contact:
Eric Tunstall, President (212) 708-2677
Jersey Shore Junior Golf, Inc.
Manasquan, N.J.
Awarded: $27,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports programming for 400 kids at a new site and newly built practice facility. Kids
from various partner organizations and schools will attend programming and be exposed to golf and life skills.
USGA funds will be used for instruction.
Contact:
Robert Hodnett, Executive Director (732) 528-9158
New Jersey After 3 Inc.
New Brunswick, N.J.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of the Golf For All program into five new schools. Approximately
600 economically disadvantaged children will take part in after school golf instruction with the opportunity to
play on course. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, equipment, and transportation.
Contact:
Isabel Barreiro, NJA3 Sports & Fitness Program Manager (732) 246-7956
Township of Pemberton
Pemberton, N.J.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new program for 50 participants. Many of the kids will come from military
households, and this program will offer a sport that is not typically played in the area. USGA funds will support
instruction, golf course access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Paula Redmond, Director of Recreation & Human Services (609) 893-5034
The ARC of Atlantic County, Inc.
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Awarded: $4,800
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program that teaches individuals with disabilities the game of golf and gets
them out on the course to prepare for Special Olympics competitions. The program plans to reach 25
participants in 2008 and provide weekly meetings at a golf course this summer and fall. USGA funds will assist
with instruction, course access, range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Kathi Lentz, Community Program Manager (609) 926-0800
Hoboken Board of Education
Hoboken, N.J.
Awarded: $13,380
Purpose:
This grant supports the first year of the Golf Club for disadvantaged kids. Twenty-five kids will take part in the
program and will meet 80 times throughout the spring and fall for instruction and golf course and driving range
access. USGA funds will support instruction, golf course and driving range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Mauro DeGennaro, Director of Athletics (201) 356-3725
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome
Endicott, N.Y.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program for economically-disadvantaged youth in a rural area of the state.
Approximately 140 participants of the Boys & Girls Club will take part in the program during the summer of
2008. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, transportation, and scholarships.
Contact:
Mario Salati, Executive Director (607) 785-2514
City Parks Foundation
Corona, N.Y.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming that will take place in parks for more than 1,600 kids. Holes will be
simulated by spray-painting circles intended to look like greens with flagsticks and holes. During the last
meeting of each program, kids will be offered the chance to play at the Junior Golf Center. USGA funds will be
used for instruction, clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Mike Silverman, Director of Sports (718) 699-4200
City Parks Foundation
Corona, N.Y.
Awarded: $2,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the expansion of park programming for 200-300 additional participants. USGA funds will
be used for instruction and equipment.
Contact:
Mike Silverman, Director of Sports (718) 699-4200
Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation
Elmsford, N.Y.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a program that reaches economically disadvantaged kids throughout the Newark, N.J.-
area. Approximately 740 kids will attend programming at The First Tee of Essex County to learn golf and life
skills. 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: $24,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports The First Tee at Fairchild Wheeler. In addition to golf and life skills instruction, the
organization will offer a one-on-one mentoring program supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Approximately 850 participants will be served through group lessons and a competitive teams program will be
offered which will allow advanced level kids to play nine-hole matches against each other. USGA funds will be
used for instruction and course and range access.
Contact:
Lou Cutolo, MGA Foundation Manager (914) 347-4653
Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club
Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports year round and summer golf programs for urban youth. Approximately 100
participants will be matched with mentors who will provide guidance on golf and academics. USGA funds will
support instruction, course and range access, and transportation.
Contact:
Herbert Lowe, Program Coordinator (212) 852-6500
Parks Junior Golf Foundation, Inc.
Rochester, N.Y.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This matching grant will support The First Tee of Rochester junior golf program. Approximately 1,050
participants will take part in The First Tee golf and life skills instruction and an additional 400 participants will
be reached through outreach programs. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course and range access, and
clubs and bags.
Contact:
Sandra Tindale Carl, Executive Director (585) 424-2920
The First Tee of Western New York
East Concord, N.Y.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports The First Tee programming at Concord Crest Golf Course in rural western New
York. In 2008, a projected 920 children will take part in programming in-schools and at the course. USGA funds
will be used for instruction, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Fred Zillner, Executive Director (716) 592-7636
The Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $80,000
Purpose:
This construction grant supports 600 kids and 25 GolfWorks interns at Walnut Lane Golf Club. Funds will be
used to build a shortened driving range by assisting with costs for netting and a synthetic tee line. A synthetic
green and bunker will be built to complete the practice facility.
Contact:
John MacDonald, Executive Director (215) 739-1600
Harrisburg Parks Partnership
Harrisburg, Pa.
Awarded: $2,500
Purpose:
This grant supports the expansion of programming for 100 additional participants in the program. The majority
of participatns come from low-income households and will be recruited from the after school non-golf
programs at local schools. USGA funds will be used for transportation.
Contact:
Joyce Bolden, Executive Director (717) 233-7462
Harrisburg Parks Partnership
Harrisburg, Pa.
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a program that reaches 250 kids through summer programming and 350 kids through
after school programming. Kids meet 44 times in the summer for instruction and course access. USGA funds
will be used for golf course access, driving range access and transportation.
Contact:
Joyce Bolden, Executive Director (717) 233-7462
Kids-on-the-Hill
Maple Glen, Pa.
Awarded: $7,000
Purpose:
This matching grant will support a program for 90 kids and will offer various life skills education through
community speakers. Golf course access will be offered at three courses during programming. USGA funds
will be used for instruction and course access.
Contact:
James Sykes, Executive Director (215) 542-2027
The Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association
Philadelphia, Pa.
Awarded: $45,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming for 600 kids and 25 GolfWorks interns at a new site. Kids will have the
opportunity to learn golf and life skills as well as receive career counseling. USGA funds will be used for
instruction.
Contact:
John MacDonald, Executive Director (215) 739-1600
Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital
Washington,
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This partial-matching grant supports a unique partnership between The Girl Scouts and two chapters of The
First Tee. The program plans to serve 145 girls during 2008-2009. It predicts that 99% of the participants will
be minorities and 100% enrolled in the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch programs. The program will operate at
three golf courses throughout the summer, fall and spring. USGA funds will assist with the purchase of golf
clubs and bags and transportation.
Contact:
Sharon Gleason, Director of Development (202) 237-1670
The First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C., Inc.
Washington,
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This grant supports golf programs for economically disadvantaged and minority children. The organization
reaches nearly 5,000 youth and provides free course access outside of programming. USGA funds will be used
for instruction, and course and range access.
Contact:
Gretchen Hamm, Executive Director (301) 445-4653
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