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Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
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.
Russian Jack Springs Junior Golf Association
Anchorage, Alaska
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This grant supports one of two USGA supported programs in Alaska and the only known junior golf program in
the state. In only its second year of operation, this program will serve approximately 1,000 youth including 80
kids with disabilities. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access and range access.
Contact:
Michael Brogan, Vice President (630) 915-7128
Challenge Alaska, Incorporated
Anchorage, Alaska
Awarded: $4,170
Purpose:
This grant supports the only known adaptive golf program in the state. This program operates at three sites
and will provide group instruction, individual instruction and on-course play for an estimated 50 participants.
USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, range access, golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Jeff Dick, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator (907) 344-7270
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County
Temecula, Calif.
Awarded: $1,000
Purpose:
This supplementary grant supports a program that is projected to reach 290 participants at four different golf
courses in 2008. USGA funds will assist with instruction.
Contact:
Kathleen Smith, Director of Finance (951) 699-1526
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County
Temecula, Calif.
Awarded: $4,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a program that operates at four local golf courses. This program projects to grow
significantly in 2008 as it estimates to serve approximately 460 participants in comparison to the 337
participants that took part in the program in 2007. USGA funds will be used for instruction, outside course
access and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Kathleen Smith, Director of Finance (951) 699-1526
Del Rio CC Foundation
Modesto, Calif.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This grant supports an organization that operates an extensive outreach program with the goal of transitioning
approximately 8% of outreach participants into its higher level core programs. In 2008, this organization will
reach approximately 3,000 participants through its outreach program and 560 participants through its core
programs. USGA funds will be used for instruction.
Contact:
Sandra de Alcuaz, Executive Director (209) 543-9715
East Bay Golf Foundation
Concord, Calif.
Awarded: $2,000
Purpose:
This grant supports gof clubs and bags for The First Tee of Contra Costa.
Contact:
Victor Morris, Executive Director (925) 682-5173
Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Awarded: $630
Purpose:
This supplementary grant is to support the purchase of 14 sets of clubs and bags for participants in the Girls
Golf Too! program
Contact:
Monica Spear, Executive Director (805) 963-4757
Kappa Golf Association
Sacramento, Calif.
Awarded: $6,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a new national initiative. Alumni chapters of the historically African-American
fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi will mentor junior golfers at sites in California, Maryland, and Washington D.C. The
participants served will mostly be African-American youth and the curriculum focuses heavily on academic
success, as well as golf skill. USGA funds will assist with instruction, golf course access, driving range
access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Kenneth Greer, Executive Director (916) 753-8280
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Charity Foundation
Los Angeles, Calif.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the first year of operation of The First Tee of Los Angeles. An estimated 980 children will
take part in the program at several sites throughout the metropolitan area. USGA funds will be used for
instruction.
Contact:
Lisa Grimm, Program Director (213) 989-2142
Pauma Schools Foundation
Pauma Valley, Calif.
Awarded: $3,000
Purpose:
This grant supports LPGA instruction for Pauma junior golf programs.
Contact:
Jane Anderson, Director of Pauma Golf Learning Center (760) 212-3292
San Joaquin Junior Golf Foundation
Stockton, Calif.
Awarded: $9,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a year-round program offered to the girls involved in The First Tee of San Joaquin. All girls
receive access at the rate of $1 per round at the chapter's main facility. Curriculum focuses on values such as
leadership and confidence to empower its female participants. USGA funds will assist with LPGA instruction,
course and range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Erin Young, Executive Director (209) 915-8300
San Jose Sports Authority
San Jose, Calif.
Awarded: $32,500
Purpose:
This grant assists with instruction costs as The First Tee of San Jose expands its participant reach by 30%.
The program offers its participants unlimited $1 course access and 40 free range ball days throughout the
year. USGA funds will assist with LPGA and PGA professional and apprentice instruction.
Contact:
Shelly Wolfe, Director (408) 288-2930
Siskiyou Family YMCA
Yreka, Calif.
Awarded: $2,700
Purpose:
This challenge grant supports an organization that operates an in-school outreach program and a week long
golf camp. The in-school program will reach approximately 500 participants and 30 participants will take part
in the golf camp. USGA funds will be used for instruction and outside course access.
Contact:
Scott Eastman, Senior Program Director (530) 842-9622
Tiger Woods Foundation, Inc.
Irvine, Calif.
Awarded: $150,000
Purpose:
This grant supports the significant expansion of the Golf Outreach Program of the Tiger Woods Learning
Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Contact:
Greg McLaughlin, Executive Director (714) 765-8000
Valley Junior Golf Association
Murrieta, Calif.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the startup of a program that will reach approximately 300 participants in its first
year of operation. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, range access, golf clubs and bags,
and transportation.
Contact:
Angelo Ciotti, CFO (951) 378-9532
Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District
San Jacinto, Calif.
Awarded: $1,000
Purpose:
This grant supports an entirely volunteer-operated junior golf program that serves approximately 150 local
middle school students per year. USGA funds will be used for course access.
Contact:
Martin Finn, Coordinator (951) 487-9610
Oak Run School District
Oak Run, Calif.
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports an after-school program that will teach the game of golf to 75 students in the Oak
Run and Whitmore K-8 schools. This is the first year that golf will be offered to the youth of these rural
communities. The organization has secured discounted access at three courses so participants in the
program can continue with the game in the future. USGA funds will assist with instruction, course access,
range access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Bruce Katz, Superintendent (530) 472-3241
North Kohala Community Resource Center
Hawi, Hawaii
Awarded: $12,500
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a grassroots program that operates at a course which was constructed with the
help of USGA funds. This program serves approximately 240 economically disadvantaged children from a rural
area. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access and range access.
Contact:
John Mauro, General Manager (808) 889-5523
Northern Nevada Youth Golf Foundation
Reno, Nev.
Awarded: $20,000
Purpose:
This grant is the first for The First Tee of Northern Nevada, a program in northern Nevada with nine affiliate golf
courses. In 2008, it plans to expand its participant reach by 70% and its programming hours offered throughout
the year from 130 to 560. USGA funds will assist with instruction, course and range access, and golf clubs and
bags.
Contact:
Liza Schumacher, Executive Director (775) 324-4600
Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association
Henderson, Nev.
Awarded: $40,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports a program that operates an extensive middle school outreach program and an
open clinics program in addition to various other programs. Approximately 510 children from nineteen schools
will take part in the middle school program and 575 children will take part in the open clinics program. USGA
funds will be used for instruction and transportation.
Contact:
Danielle Gladd, Executive Director (702) 433-0626
Rainbow Youth Golf Education Program
Chiloquin, Ore.
Awarded: $1,500
Purpose:
This grant will support a summer program serving American Indian youth from the Klamath tribe. It will provide
them with on-course instruction and discounted access rates. USGA funds will support transportation to take
kids 30 miles to the nearest public golf course.
Contact:
William Ray, Executive Director (541) 783-7712
Boys & Girls Club of Utah County
Provo, Utah
Awarded: $50,000
Purpose:
This matching grant supports the expansion of a new chapter of The First Tee. The program plans to reach 450
kids at three different golf courses. Of the participants, 83% are projected to be enrolled in the Federal Free or
Reduced Lunch programs. USGA funds will assist with instruction, course access, range access, and golf
clubs and bags.
Contact:
Weston Parsons, Executive Director (801) 371-6242
Salt Lake City Corporation
Salt Lake City, Utah
Awarded: $12,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a program that is expanding its reach by more than 10% and increasing its outreach to
local economically-disadvantaged youth. Youth on Course will partner with Salt Lake City Youth & Family
Division to bring the game to 600 kids. It will operate programming at all six municipal facilities throughout Salt
Lake City. USGA funds will assist with instruction, golf course access, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
David Terry, Golf Manager (801) 485-7831
West Valley City Parks and Recreation - Family Fitness Center
West Valley City, Utah
Awarded: $7,000
Purpose:
This partial matching grant will support the launch of an on-course teen program for kids in West Valley City.
The curriculum of the golf program will also include teen life skills. It is estimated that 80% of the participants
will be on the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch programs. USGA funds will assist with instruction, course and
range access, transportation, and golf clubs and bags.
Contact:
Nancy Day, Facility Director (801) 955-4009
Seattle Junior Golf Foundation
Seattle, Wash.
Awarded: $16,000
Purpose:
This grant supports a program with the goal of increasing its participant retention rate, number of full-
scholarship participants, and the number of underserved and underrepresented populations that it serves
including individuals with disabilities. USGA funds will be used for instruction, course access, range access,
golf clubs and bags, and transportation.
Contact:
Kimberly Brown, Assistant Director (206) 624-1303
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