Golf In Schools

Overview

The Colorado PGA Golf in Schools Program is a collaborative effort between the founding associations of the Colorado Open Golf Foundation: the Colorado PGA Reach, Colorado Golf Association, Colorado Women’s Golf Association, Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents' Association (the Allied Golf Associations), and the El Pomar Foundation to introduce school-age children across the state to the game of golf and the valuable life skills it teaches.

This program is offered to schools at no cost to either the student or the school! 

Costs

Funding for this program is made through the generous support of the Colorado Open Golf Foundation, the Colorado PGA Foundation, the Allied Golf Associations of Colorado and contributions from private donors and corporations.

The Colorado PGA Reach is a not-for-profit corporation, formed for the primary purpose of fostering and encouraging the sport of golf in the State of Colorado through financial aid to educational programs aimed at developing the interest and ability of Colorado’s youth in the sport of golf and those who conduct, support and provide coaching instruction for Colorado’s youth.


The Colorado PGA Foundation is committed to "positively influencing people's lives through the game of golf" created for the purpose of administering charitable and philanthropic affairs on behalf of the golf professionals within the Colorado Section PGA. These affairs include, but are not limited to, promotion and growth of junior golf, scholarship programs for children of PGA members, programs for minority and underprivileged youth in Colorado, contributions to allied charitable organizations, and the future development of a Colorado PGA Hall of Fame.

Connecting All Levels

Ultimately, the success of the program centers on the synergy created between the three core elements: 

The Participating School

The PGA Golf Professional

The Golf Facility

Through this 3-way partnership, children will be able to experience a sport that emphasizes important values that make for better citizens. 

Golf in School Elements

Deliver the instruction where the children are – at school 
Provide a high quality, consistent program lead by PGA Professionals
Transition the children from the school to the golf facility on a field trip to experience the game in its natural setting
Opportunity to incorporate science elements delivered by the Golf Course Superintendent
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