Met PGA Foundation Report

Impacting Lives Through Golf

Promoting the goodwill and growth of the game of golf by positively impacting the lives of junior golfers, veterans, and those who are underserved by the game.

DRIVE CHIP & PUTT

TheDrive,Chip,&PuttChampionshipisa nationwidejuniorgolfskillscompetitionaimedat growingthegame.ItisajointinitiativebythePGAof America,MastersTournament,andUSGA.Itisopento juniorsages7-15.Locally,wehostnumerousqualifiers fortheChampionship.

PGA JR. LEAGUE

PGAJr.Leaguebringsfamilyandfriends togetheraroundfunteamgolfexperiences withexpertcoachingfromPGAandLPGA Professionals.Theprogramfocusesonfun, recreation,goodhealth,andsportsmanship forboysandgirlsages17andundertolearn andenjoythegameofgolf.PGAJr.League utilizesapopularscrambleformatthatcreates anurturingenvironmentforlearningand development.

MET PGA JUNIOR TOUR

Established in 1975, the Junior Tour consists of over 1,300 members and conducts over 120 tournaments per season for junior golfers of all abilities from the ages of 7-18. In addition, members are able to take advantage of special foundation programming including: rules seminars, college golf prep, and other special opportunities.

Met PGA Foundation grants financial assistance to juniors who would otherwise not be able to take full advantage of our programming. For those continuing to college, we offer scholarships as well as guidance on the college golf recruitment process. “Fairways to Success” provides members with mentorship, playing, and practice privileges at facilities that may otherwise be inaccessible to them. Our internship program allows Junior Tour alumni the opportunity to gain work experience in the industry and help build their resume.

INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS

ADVANCED & COLLEGE BOUND PLAYERS

MILITARY

MILITARY GOLF LEAGUE

Met PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), is an adaptive golf program offered free of charge by PGA Professionals that utilizes golf as a rehabilitation tool to improve our veterans’ quality of life by enhancing their mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being.

After graduating from our PGA HOPE program, veterans are given a set of golf clubs to continue on their golf journey. They are invited to play in our Military Golf League, and are encouraged to use their PGA HOPE card to receive discounts at area golf courses and ranges.

The program is open to all veterans with an emphasis on serving those with physical and emotional disabilities who would benefit the most from such an initiative. The success of our program has hinged on the strong partnerships that we have made with our local Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals, which include: Montrose VA, Castle Point VA, Northport VA, Bronx VA, and the Manhattan VA.

VETWORKS is an initiative of the Metropolitan PGA Section Foundation that helps pair our military veterans with a variety of employment opportunities at Metropolitan Section golf courses.

DIVERSITY

We are proud to be a founding partner of The First Tee of Metropolitan New York at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx whose mission is to teach young people who have traditionally not had access to the game, valuable Life Skills, and Nine Core Values. Since its opening in 2001, the facility has been at the forefront of advancing our Foundation’s mission and it is the first of many planned Foundation Learning Centers. In addition to First Tee programming, the facility hosts Met PGA Junior Tour events, PGA Jr. League Teams, is the home to our Bronx PGA HOPE Program, and offers golf course access for our junior golfers and veterans.

PGA WORKS Fellowship aspires to be the most valuable entrylevel employment opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to garner experience in all facets of the golf industry. The Metropolitan Section PGA will establish a PGA WORKS Fellowship in 2018 through the support of PGA REACH.

We strive to provide resources, professional expertise, and programs to make golf accessible to all segments of the population through various community outreach programs such as: Golf-in-Schools, and our NYC Public School Athletic League Golf Program. Our PSAL program pairs PGA Professionals with 40 inner-city school teams to enhance their knowledge and skill level and has over 350 kids participating.

D I V E R S I T

We are extremely fortunate in the Metropolitan area to have so many individuals that care about ensuring that the traditions of golf carry into the future. The Metropolitan PGA is proud to be part of these wonderful causes that have become integrated with our great game. Thank you for helping us make a significant difference in the golf community.