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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
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 and Girls Club of Ozark, Inc.
Ozark, Ala.
Awarded: $16,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a golf program for economically-disadvantaged juniors at two locations in the
southeastern part of the state. Approximately 180 kids will be enrolled in the program. USGA funds will be used
for instruction, golf course access, and range access.
Contact:
Lonnie Groomes, Executive Director (334) 445-0512
The First Tee of Greater Alabama
Bessemer, Ala.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose:
This grant supports The First Tee of Birmingham junior golf program, which provides year-round instruction at
two facilities. The organization will serve approximately 255 participants with the majority coming from
economically-disadvantaged households. USGA funds will be used for instruction.
Contact:
Russell Redford, Executive Director (205) 967-4745
Champions Junior Golf Tour
Sarasota, Fla.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new junior golf program that will serve nearly 200 participants, 85% of whom
come from economically-disadvantaged households. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course
access, driving range access, equipment and transportation.
Contact:
Joseph Pickett, Program Director (941) 351-2666
Florida Adaptive Golf, Inc.
South Trail, Fla.
Awarded: $60,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a golf program for individuals with disabilities, including a new initiative to
support veterans with disabilities. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course access, driving range
access, equipment and single-rider golf cars.
Contact:
David Windsor, Executive Director (941) 650-5750
Boys & Girls Club of Rome, Inc.
Rome, Ga.
Awarded: $1,000
Purpose:
This supplementary grant supports a junior golf program for economically-disadvantaged youth. The program
will provide instructional clinics and course access opportunities for its participants. USGA funds will be used
for course access and transportation.
Contact:
Carrie Edge, Executive Director (706) 234-8591
Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia, Inc.
Brunswick, Ga.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a program that will reach approximately 270 participants at six Boys and Girls Club
branches. The program includes after-school and summer instructional classes and on-course opportunities.
USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, equipment, and transportation.
Contact:
Brian Dolan, Executive Director (912) 265-1455
DeKalb County
Decatur, Ga.
Awarded: $10,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program with a strong demographic reach. Nearly all of the
participants will be economically-disadvantaged and 85% will be minorities. USGA funds will be used for
instruction and transportation.
Contact:
Larry Thomas, Grants Coordinator (404) 371-2955
Women in Golf Foundation, Inc.
Ellenwood, Ga.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program with a strong demographic. All of the participants are
minorities, 60% are girls, and nearly 70% will be from economically-disadvantaged households. USGA funds will
be used for instruction, golf course access, driving range access and equipment.
Contact:
LaJean Gould, Founder and President (770) 335-2364
Henry County Parks and Recreation
Mc Donough, Ga.
Awarded: $6,000
Purpose:
This matching grant will support a new golf program for Special Olympics athletes. Participants will attend
more than 25 lessons and will have ample course and range access opportunities. USGA funds will be used for
instruction, golf course access and equipment.
Contact:
Harlon Matthews, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (770) 288-7293
Walton Foundation
Augusta, Ga.
Awarded: $5,260
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a golf program for individuals with disabilities. The program will offer eight free
clinics and provide course access opportunities to approximately 150 individuals with disabilities. USGA funds
will be used for instruction, course access, equipment, and an adaptive golf car.
Contact:
Leslie Glass, Director of Development (706) 533-8076
Meridian Junior Golf Association
Meridian, Miss.
Awarded: $25,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports junior golf programming at The First Tee of Meridian, the only chapter of The First
Tee located in the state. Approximately 200 participants will receive instruction on golf skills and life skills
through The First Tee curriculum, and an additional 500 participants will be reached through community
outreach programs. The majority of participants will come from economically-disadvantaged households.
USGA funds will be used for instruction and golf course access.
Contact:
Gloria Willis, Executive Director (630) 915-7128
Junior Golfer Assistance Program, Inc.
Wilmington, N.C.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program in which 70% of participants will be economically-
disadvantaged. In 2008, the program will reach out to several youth service agencies in the area. USGA funds
will be used for instruction, golf course access, equipment and transportation.
Contact:
Kirk Glockner, Chairman, Board of Directors (910) 791-6286
Saint Augustine's College
Raleigh, N.C.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the start of a new junior golf program at Meadowbrook Country Club and Golf Course.
Meadowbrook was founded in 1957 as a segregated course for African Americans. Approximately 90% of
participants in the new program will come from households earning less than $50,000 per year. USGA funds
will be used for instruction and equipment.
Contact:
Clarenda Stanley, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (919) 516-4515
The Carol S. Petrea Youth Golf Foundation Inc.
Shallotte, N.C.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This grant supports programming at The First Tee of Brunswick County. More than 500 juniors will take part in
programming in 2008 and will receive free course access outside of programming. Nearly all participants will
be new to the game of golf. USGA funds will be used for instruction and transportation.
Contact:
Howard Petrea, Executive Director (910) 579-6014
The First Tee Chapter of the Sandhills, Inc.
Vass, N.C.
Awarded: $15,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a junior golf program with excellent outside course access opportunities for its
participants. USGA funds will be used for instruction, golf course access, and driving range access.
Contact:
Bob Klug, Board Chairman (910) 692-1941
Walter T. Morgan Service Foundation, Inc.
Cornelius, N.C.
Awarded: $8,630
Purpose:
This grant supports programming at The First Tee of the Lake Norman Region. The organization projects to
serve more than 700 participants in 2008. USGA funds will be used for instruction and golf course access.
Contact:
April Marshall, Executive Director (704) 897-1206
Eliada Homes, Inc.
Asheville, N.C.
Awarded: $2,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the start-up of junior golf programming for a facility that supports "at-risk" kids. The golf
program will be held for approximately 200 participants in the residential and day treatment center, after-
school program, and foster care program. USGA funds will be used for golf course access, transportation, and
equipment.
Contact:
Carolyn Ashworth, Grants, Public Relations (828) 254-5356
SharedCare
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Awarded: $30,000
Purpose:
This partial-challenge grant supports a program that will reach 700 participants. Approximately 75% of those
participants will come from economically-disadvantaged households. USGA funds will be used for instruction,
golf course access, equipment and transportation.
Contact:
Jennifer Baldwin, Executive Director (843) 913-5261
City of Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation
Charlottesville, Va.
Awarded: $5,000
Purpose:
This grant supports spring, summer, and fall programming at The First Tee of Charlottesville. Approximately
350 participants will take part in the program. USGA funds will be used for instruction and transportation.
Contact:
Phillip Seay, Director (434) 970-3045
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, Va.
Awarded: $27,500
Purpose:
This grant supports a program that serves over 600 children. Approximately 90% of the participants at The First
Tee of South Hampton Roads will be from economically-disadvantaged households. USGA funds will be used
for instruction.
Contact:
Tom Flynn, District Vice President (757) 563-8990
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