2023 PGA REACH Michigan Impact Report

IMPACT REPORT

CONTENTS

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Foundation Pillars 11

Youth 22

Military 28

Inclusion 32

2024 Goals

STATEMENT FROM OUR PRESIDENT, STEPHANIE JENNINGS, PGA

Greetings,

For many Michigan residents and visitors, golf is a way of life. As the state with the most public golf courses, Michigan provides so many wonderful opportunities for golfers to hone their skills, to bond with family and friends, and to make lasting memories. The same can be said about the impact of the Michigan PGA REACH Foundation.

Our foundation is in its early stages of growth and with a focus on golf programming for juniors, military, and diverse populations, as well as having goals to provide grants and scholarships, our foundation is set to truly make a meaningful impact through the game of golf. In 2023, we witnessed the greatest growth in our programs since their inceptions, and we anticipate even more growth in 2024.

PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt continue to be the leading junior golf programs under our REACH Foundation umbrella.

With 126 active programs in 2023, PGA Jr. League golf impacted over 1,800 junior golfers from the ages of 7-17 and was the first year we hosted a state championship with two divisions – Championship & Celebration. Thanks to our wonderful course partner, Binder Park Golf Course in Battle Creek led by PGA Director of Golf Ron Osborne, we were able to host 30 13U teams and eight 17U teams at the Section Championship. In the Drive, Chip & Putt competitions, we experienced nearly a 5% increase in participation from 2022 and we were able to host 18 local qualifiers across the state. We also advanced four juniors from the 2023 Drive, Chip & Putt Regional to represent Michigan at Augusta National.

Under our REACH pillar of Military golf, we are proud to say that our PGA HOPE programming is established and growing. In 2023, six programs were supported by over 20 PGA Professionals who were certified in adaptive golf training. Those six programs served 155 veterans and we still had many on the waiting list. Fortunately for 2024, we are proud to say that our programming has more than doubled and we will be able to serve over 500 veterans through PGA HOPE. In addition to programming for PGA HOPE, we are very passionate about our Patriot Classic Charitable Hockey Game. Now in its second year, our annual hockey game features a team of Michigan PGA Professionals showcasing their skills on the ice against some of the best retired NHL players who are members of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni team. Through donations and sponsorships, our PGA team members have generated $35,000 for PGA HOPE Michigan in the last two years. These wonderful donations have allowed our Section to expand programming, to provide adaptive golf training for our professionals, and to expand our staff who provide year-round administrative support.

Finally, saving the best for last, PGA REACH Michigan is a proud supporter of Detroit’s own Midnight Golf program. Founded in 2001 by social worker and single mother, Renee Fluker who saw the impact that golf had on her son, Midnight Golf provides over 250 Detroit-area high school seniors with the opportunity to receive college-prep mentoring and basic golf instruction over the course of a 30-week program. The golf instruction is delivered weekly by our PGA Professionals and the program culminates with a college campus tour and on-course experience in North Carolina and Georgia. In 2023, our foundation was happy to donate $10,000 to help Renee and her team continue their success.

The leaders and staff of the Michigan PGA Section are so proud of the progress of our REACH Foundation, yet we know there is more work to be done. Golf in Michigan can be a powerful tool to educate, to heal, and to entertain, and through the efforts of our hard-working PGA Professionals, we envision PGA REACH Michigan being a driving force in bringing the joy of golf to even more in our Great Lakes state.

Stephanie Jennings, PGA Michigan PGA President

PILLARS AT A GLANCE

Youth PILLAR Military PILLAR Inclusion PILLAR

THE YOUTH PILLAR of PGA REACH Michigan will ensure no child is forgotten and left to pursue golf on their own. PGA REACH Michigan is committed to providing programs for youth across the Section to grow the next generation of golfers.

The pillar includes programming such as PGA Jr. League, Drive, Chip & Putt, our Junior PGA Championships, supporting Golf in Schools programs, and providing Player Development grants to our Michigan PGA Professionals to run their own programs at their facilities. Each program within this pillar is overseen by Michigan PGA Professionals who serve as positive role models and provide a fun and safe learning environment.

THE MILITARY PILLAR of PGA REACH Michigan is represented by the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being through a 6-week developmental curriculum taught by PGA Professionals that have been trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.

Upon completing the program, Veterans are considered Michigan PGA HOPE “Graduates” and will remain engaged in post-programming events within the graduate community. Graduates are invited to participate in special post-program events, visit local courses that offer specific Veteran discounts, and return to their program location to volunteer for the next group of PGA HOPE Michigan graduates.

THE INCLUSION PILLAR is a core value of PGA REACH Michigan and we embrace the spirit of differences. We are committed to ensuring inclusion resonates throughout our organization, the activities, the programs, and the business we conduct within our Section.

The PGA WORKS Fellowship falls under the Inclusion pillar as a strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce by inspiring and engaging talent from diverse backgrounds to pursue key employment positions across the golf industry. We also provide a connection to the PGA Professional instructors who support the Midnight Golf program, as well as contribute a financial donation. Lastly, we continue to provide Adult Player Development grants to our Michigan PGA Professionals and Associates in support of inclusive programs at their facilities.

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PGA REACH Michigan is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the Michigan PGA Section, one of the 41 sections in the PGA of America. Our members from across the entire Michigan PGA Section are committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through our three pillars- Youth, Military, and Inclusion.

YOUTH PGA Jr. League Drive, Chip & Putt Junior PGA Championships

Golf in Schools Youth Player Development Grants

MILITARY PGA HOPE Patriot Classic Hockey Game

Operation: Hero Challenge

INCLUSION PGA WORKS Fellowship Midnight Golf Program

Adult Player Development Grants

Madison Maurier Player Development Coordinator & PGA REACH Michigan Activities Director

GROWTH OF THE GAME COMMITTEE

Kelly Kuhlman, PGA Growth of the Game Committee Chair

Doug Temple, PGA

Kelly Plaisier, PGA

Stephanie Jennings, PGA

REACH Committee Member Military Pillar

REACH Committee Member Youth Pillar

President Inclusion Pillar

Kevin McKinley, PGA

Scott Wilson, PGA

Glenn Pulice, PGA

REACH Committee Member Military Pillar

REACH Committee Member Youth Pillar

REACH Committee Member Inclusion Pillar

Dean Marks, PGA

Bill Mory, PGA

Joe Simpson, PGA

REACH Committee Member Military Pillar

REACH Committee Member Youth Pillar

REACH Committee Member Inclusion Pillar

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2023 YOUTH PILLAR HIGHLIGHTS

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PLAYER REGISTRATIONS

PARTICIPANTS

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ACTIVE PROGRAMS

LOCAL QUALIFIERS

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ENGAGED COACHES

PROGRAMS SUB REGIONALS

PROGRAMS IN SCHOLARSHIPS

PROGRAMS NATIONAL FINALISTS

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PARTICIPANTS

40 $31.9k 4 PROGRAMS JUNIOR GRANTS

PROGRAMS AWARDED

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PGA JR. LEAGUE

PGA Jr. League is the flagship junior program of the PGA of America’s 501(c)(3) foundation, PGA REACH. It is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 17 & under, to enjoy the game of golf. Like other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. Our Michigan PGA Professionals coach teams in a popular two-person scramble format which reinforces the team concept and creates a nurturing environment for learning the game of golf. More than 1,900 juniors across Michigan participate in this entry point to the game.

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#GAMECHANGER Financial MEMBERS SCHOLARSHI

The PGA Jr. League Scholarship Fund exists to provide children everywhere with the opportunity to learn, play and love the game of golf. Together, we can remove barriers and open doors for families to create lifelong memories through experiences that transcend golf. Thank you to PGA REACH for the scholarship support!

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Michigan PGA Jr. League Our PGA Jr. League Section Championship was held at Binder Park Golf Course on Thursday, August 10th- Saturday, August 12th in Battle Creek, MI. It was a threeday championship that started with six teams competing in the Section's first Celebration round on Thursday. This round was for teams to commemorate their end of the 13u Section Champions Flintstones Coached by Joe Simpson, PGA season. Using all three nines on Friday, 13u teams (24) competed for the top six spots to advance to Saturday morning, along with 17u teams (eight) who competed for the top two spots in Saturday morning's final round.

The top six 13u teams from Friday competed in the morning two person scramble stroke play round to determine the top two teams advancing to the final round of match play scramble in the afternoon. The top two 17u teams from the qualifier round returned Saturday morning to play head-tohead in a two person scramble match play for the championship title and a Regional qualifying spot.

17u Section Champions Great Lakes Bay Region 1 Coached by Doug Temple, PGA

All-Star Championship Season Our 13u championship match on Saturday afternoon consisted of Joe Simpson's team from the Flintstones League, and Doug Temple's team from the Great Lakes Bay Region League. Both teams presented a morning score of 100 (-5) and went head-tohead in the afternoon with Flintstones coming out on top, winning 6½ points out of the possible 12. The match was even heading into the ninth hole. Under immense pressure and a sea of teammates, spectators, and coaches watching closely, Joe Simpson's team made their putt to win the ninth hole and earn the title of 13u Section Champions for the Michigan PGA Section in 2023.

Our 17u championship match consisted of each of Doug Temple's teams from the Great Lakes Bay Region League. Great Lakes Bay Region 1 finished the qualifying round on Friday with a score of 62 (-8), and Great Lakes Bay Region 2 finished at 67 (-3). Both teams showed tremendous grit and fought until the end of Saturday's Championship round, with Great Lakes Bay Region 1 coming out on top winning 8½ points out of the possible 9, to be named our 2023 17u Section Champions.

PGA JR. LEAGUE Great Lakes Bay Takeover Four teams from the Great Lakes Bay Region participated in the 2023 PGA Jr. League Section Championship, with three of the four advancing to the final matches for their divisions!

2023 #GAMECHANGER AWARD WINNERS Michigan Award winner, Doug Temple at Currie Municipal Golf Course, with 166 Participants!

The #GameChanger Awards were created by the PGA of America’s Player Engagement team in 2019 to celebrate the efforts of PGA Jr. League Coaches who create more opportunities for more kids to learn and play the game. The awards honor the 25 largest PGA Jr. League programs in the country, as well as the largest programs in each of the 41 PGA of America Sections.

2023 Michigan PGA Player Engagement Award Winners In 2022, a Player Engagement Award was added to celebrate Coaches who meet the following criteria: lead 24 or more active PGA Jr. League players; host multiple age divisions or seasons of PGA Jr. League; host a PGA Family Golf event; and are ADM (American Development Model) certified through the PGA Coach platform.

Kevin McKinley, PGA

Kelly Kuhlman, PGA

Dean Marks, PGA

The Highlands at Harbor Springs - Ross Golf Center

Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club

Milham Park Golf Course

Alex Parry, PGA Associate Fieldstone Golf Club of Auburn Hills

DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip & Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.

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Participants in Michigan Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifiers in 2023 By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip & Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country.

Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by the Golf Channel.

THE ROAD TO AUGUSTA - 2023 FROM LOCAL GREENS TO NATIONAL SCENES: MICHIGAN JUNIOR GOLFERS AIM FOR VICTORY AT THE 2023 DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT NATIONAL FINALS AT AUGUSTA

Lyla Hampton (Girls 14-15) tied for 6th place Paige Radebach (Girls 12-13) placed 10th Robert Melendez (Boys 10-11) tied for 4th Ava Gilbart (Girls 10-11) placed 4th

JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS This year’s Michigan Junior PGA Championship was held at Bedford Valley Golf Course on June 22-23. The course was in great condition and posed a challenge for the junior golfers. After 36 holes, Ryan O’Rourke came in at 141 (-3) to become the 2023 Boys Michigan Junior PGA Champion. Mason Sokolowski was runner up finishing at 143 (-1). In the Girls overall division, Macie Elzinga came in with a 68 (-4) on the second round, with an eagle on the #14 par four from 70 yards out. She finished with a two day total of 137 (-7) to become the 2023 Girls Michigan Junior PGA Champion. Lily Bargamian finished runner-up with a 141 (-3).

Michigan sent the Champion & Runner-Up to the National Junior PGA Championship hosted at Hot Springs Country Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on August 1-4, 2023 – Macie Elzinga, Lily Bargamian, Ryan O’Rourke and Mason Sokolowski!

2023 MILITARY PILLAR HIGHLIGHTS PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH Michigan, the charitable foundation of the Michigan PGA. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

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PGA HOPE Michigan organizes structured golf programs, providing free golf instruction, clinics, and course access to Veterans, fostering a sense of community and support while focusing on the unique benefits golf offers for physical and mental rehabilitation.

Through this program, Veterans are not only introduced to golf skills, but also experience camaraderie, improved confidence, and a pathway to better integrate back into civilian life.

I love to support the men and women who give themselves to keep our country free. I believe golf can heal and be a connector to help our patriots live full and rewarding loves. PGA HOPE means community for me. It’s the opportunity for people who share a common bond to come together and enjoy the new path that golf will take them. ~ Stephanie Jennings, PGA

PGA HOPE MICHIGAN BY THE NUMBERS

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MICHIGAN PGA HOPE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

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PROGRAM LOCATIONS IN MICHIGAN

2023 PROGRAM LOCATIONS PGA HOPE BATTLE CREEK Custer Greens Golf Course at the Battle Creek VA

PGA HOPE GRAND HAVEN American Dunes Golf Club

PGA HOPE GRAND RAPIDS Thornapple Pointe Golf Club

PGA HOPE MIDLAND Currie Municipal Golf Course

PGA HOPE METRO DETROIT Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center

PGA HOPE ROCHESTER Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club

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SESSIONS OF PGA HOPE IN MICHIGAN

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VETERAN GRADUATES IN 2023

PGA HOPE AMBASSADOR: MARK HITCHCOCK Mark Hitchcock served honorably in the US Army Reserve for 10 years with the 980th Quartermaster Company, based out of his hometown in Bay City, Michigan. During his service, Mark progressed to the rank of Sergeant and took on several additional duties within his unit, most prominently serving as his unit’s Duty Appointed Retention NCO while also bearing responsibility for his squad and duties of his MOS as a Petroleum Supply Specialist.

During his service, Sgt. Hitchcock earned the Army Commendation Medal, 3 Army Achievement Medals, 3 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2 Armed Forces Reserve Medals w/ M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Driver & Mechanic Badge / Driver-W, as well as several Certificates of Achievement. For service in Iraq, his unit was also awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptional service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Mark learned about PGA HOPE from one of his volunteers while serving as an Event Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association who was aware of his prior service and love for golf. It was during this time that Mark realized the game of golf offered so much more than just the occasional outing or league night match. During his time in the PGA HOPE Midland program, Mark, who never took a formal lesson prior to this program, not only learned some critical skills that have improved his golf game, but also helped him connect with many fellow Veterans and provide a sense of focus and purpose he didn’t realize was missing in his life since leaving the service, using the game of golf as the catalyst.

Mark has continued serving his community in executive leadership roles with various governmental and nonprofit organizations in the community recreation, chamber of commerce, community education, voluntary health, preventative health, and public education sectors. Currently, Mark also serves as a volunteer leader with his local PGA HOPE program, the Michigan Military Golf Association, and the Veteran Golfers Association.

PATRIOT CLASSIC CHARITY HOCKEY GAME The Michigan PGA and Detroit Red Wings Alumni partnership presented $60,000 to PGA HOPE (Helping our Patriots Everywhere), Yellow Ribbon Fund and Folds of Honor.

Darren McCarty, Dino Ciccarelli, Larry Murphy, John Ogrodnick, Ed Mio and Mickey Redmond were among the former Detroit Red Wings stars who suited up and entertained.

Vladimir Konstantinov, part of the famous Russian Five that helped the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup in 1997, dropped the puck in the ceremonial start to the game.

The PGA players and their coaches in the game each raised funds for the veterans groups, and several sponsors were brought on board. George Bowman, the head PGA Golf Professional at Oakhurst Golf & Country Club in Clarkston, MI, is also the Secretary for the DRWAA along with the Michigan Section PGA President, Dean Kolstad, a former NHL hockey player, led the partnership effort for the game. Kolstad is the Director of Golf at Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort near Kalamazoo.

“It was a great event. Golf and hockey worked together really well to help the community and our Veterans,” Kevin Helm, Executive Director of the Michigan PGA Section said.

John Lindert, the President of the PGA of America and the Director of Golf at Country Club of Lansing, served as a coach for the Michigan PGA team along with Helm and Doug Bell, PGA General Manager at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, the celebrated golf course base for Folds of Honor.

OPERATION: HERO CHALLENGE 12 PGA HOPE Graduates and 12 Michigan PGA Professionals were paired up to compete in the Operation: Hero Challenge.

Throughout a 9-hole round, each team took on three skills competitions consisting of driving, chipping, and putting. Graduates were able to showcase the skills they learned throughout their PGA HOPE program and the Michigan PGA professionals enjoyed sharing their expertise with the Veterans.

Participants executed three shots at each skills competition to accumulate points based on the accuracy of each shot. We awarded three divisions- PGA Professional, PGA HOPE Graduate, and Team. Kevin Muir of Wyndgate Country Club edged out Dean Kolstad of Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort by one point to win the PGA Professional Division. Graduate, Stephen Labadie, from the PGA HOPE Grand Rapids program, won his division with a total of 125 points; a highlight of his day was being the only graduate to hole out a shot on the chip skill! His contributions, alongside his partner's, Casey Powers, Golf Director of Boyne Resorts, brought his team to victory as the first team champions of the Operation: Hero Challenge!

OVER $20,000 RAISED!

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2023 INCLUSION PILLAR HIGHLIGHTS

6 out of 7 Michigan PGA WORKS Fellows continue to work within the golf industry following their fellowship.

246 Midnight Golf students completed the 30-week curriculum of mentoring and empowerment.

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The Midnight Golf Program announced over $220,000 in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2023 to support their pursuit of secondary education.

MICHIGAN PGA WORKS FELLOWS

2022-2023 Michigan PGA WORKS Fellow Madi Guilmette

2023-2024 Michigan PGA WORKS Fellow Paige Kopczyk

Madi Guilmette graduated in 2020 from Central Michigan University with degrees in Event Management and Marketing. Her love for the game of golf was inspired by her dad and was the reason she applied for the Fellowship position. As she approached the end of her time as the Fellow, she was presented with the opportunity to advance her career with the Michigan PGA Section team as the Communications Coordinator. She has continued to excel and provide new innovative ways to connect with Michigan PGA Professionals and the public.

The 2023-2024 PGA WORKS Fellow, Paige Kopczyk, completed her Undergraduate and Masters degrees at Central Michigan University. Coming into the Fellowship in May of 2023, Paige had limited golf experience.

However, throughout the year, she furthered her knowledge in adaptive golf, inclusion, and nonprofit work. The fellowship provided her with the opportunity to network with Michigan PGA Professionals and others within the industry. The connections she made opened the door to her full time position following her Fellowship: Executive Director for the First Tee of Eastern Michigan.

MIDNIGHT GOLF The Midnight Golf Program was started in 2001 and the Michigan PGA has been involved from the very first meeting. The program teaches golf to high school seniors, many of whom come from difficult home environments in need of guidance, friendship, and mentorship. In addition to the golf component, all participants must also attend life-skills classes where a broad range of topics are covered. Each year, the program interviews close to 1,000 potential students to identify the 250 that will be selected to participate in the program.

Some recent MGP outcomes – served more than 4,200 students since 2001, 100% annual college acceptance rate, 90% annual persistence rate, and 70% college graduation rate. MGP students graduate college at four times the rate of Detroit students without support. Crain’s Detroit Business named Midnight Golf the 2018 Best-Managed Nonprofit, and Renee Fluker, founder, and president, was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a Notable Woman in Nonprofits. The program is entering another phase in its development as it has been gifted a 30,000 square foot building in the New Center area that sits a block or two north of the historic Fisher Building. When complete, the building will have one floor dedicated to the golf component with ample room for full swing, chipping, and putting, and will also include simulators in an environment suitable for PGA Professional instruction, outside corporate events, clinics, etc. The building will also house multiple offices, classrooms, and large group meeting areas to accommodate the group dinner provided at each session. These are exciting times for the Midnight Golf Program that continues to change the lives of so many young men and women from Detroit.

The program received some very exciting news recently when PGA REACH announced that Midnight Golf is being awarded a Places to Play grant in the amount of $250,000! The PGA and the Places to Play committee are impressed with everything about the program, but this grant is specifically to support the new homesite and the lower level of the building which is completely dedicated to golf. The finished building will not only be an amazing home for the program, but will also allow for PGA instructors to utilize the simulators and other amenities to teach private lessons, conduct PGA Junior League and PGA HOPE programs, as well as host corporate functions.

2023 GRANT PROGRAMS In 2023, PGA REACH Michigan provided $51,550 of grant funding to PGA Professionals and Associates to support a junior or adult golf program in their community.

2023 Junior Program of the Year Winner Chase Kuyers, PGA

2023 Adult Program of the Year Winner Raquel Bryant, PGA

Chasin’ Birdies Golf Camp is a youth development program that encourages each kid’s growth using an “unplugged” approach throughout the camp and leads campers to return in later years as a camp counselor. In 2023, Chase hosted 6 camps, all of which sold out quickly, and served 250+ kids, even including some who were from the United Kingdom, and 40+ camp counselors. Aside from golf, the camp also focuses on using other outdoor activities, including fishing, soccer, and archery, to learn developmental character skills such as honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, and good old-fashioned hard work.

Raquel offered a women’s clinic called Ladies Edge which introduced one full swing topic and one short game topic each week. The Spring session of Ladies’ Edge had 18 women and 67% of the ladies were nonmembers. For the Summer Ladies’ Edge session of 118 women, 78% were non-members. Members were more engaged and excited to make the most of their membership, while non-members did continue to patronize our facility, as well as became more aware of programs, merchandise, and restaurants that are available to non-members.

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STATEMENT FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KEVIN HELM As the Executive Director of the Michigan PGA, it is very rewarding to be able to share this summary of all of the activities and accomplishments within our PGA REACH Michigan Foundation. The game of golf is an amazing sport and a catalyst for good. We get to see every day how golf improves lives and communities, and we are dedicated to continuing to grow and expand our impact.

Inclusion - Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, has said we want the game of golf to look like our society and at the same time, we hope that our society can look and act like the game of golf. Great strides have been made when you look at the demographics of who plays the game, but continued growth in this area is challenged unless we are intentional about ensuring diversity among those who work in and lead the golf industry.

While this report has highlighted 2023, I want to look ahead to some of what we have planned for 2024. We plan to continue to offer our grant program to support grass roots programs that our PGA Professionals are involved in within their communities.

These programs serve a wide range of individuals and align with the vision and mission of our foundation. We also look to expand participation and programming in each of our three pillars - junior golf, military, and inclusion.

The PGA WORKS Fellowship program provides paid year-long positions within PGA Section Offices with the goal of providing an introduction to the golf industry to individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to have had six PGA WORKS Fellows at the Michigan PGA and all but one of them are currently working within the golf industry. We have recently hired our seventh PGA WORKS Fellow who will join our staff in May.

Junior Golf - whether it be competitive golf opportunities like our Michigan Junior PGA Championship, or more developmental programming like Drive, Chip, & Putt, or PGA Jr. League, we will continue to increase opportunities for all juniors throughout the state. We will also continue to grow our golf in schools’ presence to introduce golf to all children within a community.

Military - we have and will continue to support The Folds of Honor Foundation, an amazing foundation providing college scholarships to the children of fallen soldiers. The PGA of America has also created the PGA HOPE program (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), a 6-week program that provides golf, social interaction, and emotional healing for veterans. Many of our nation’s heroes suffer from depression, PTSD, and other conditions that challenge their ability to re-enter and enjoy civilian life. PGA HOPE saves lives, and we are proud that we will more than double the number of program locations in 2024 and serve in excess of 500 Veterans.

We are also extremely proud of our long-standing relationship with the Midnight Golf Program. Since the beginning in 2001, the MGP has served approximately 4,500 high school seniors in the greater Detroit area, using golf as a foundation to prepare them for college and beyond.

The work we do would not be possible without our staff, volunteers, and donors. Thank you to all who have contributed time, money, or some other means of support. We are actively looking for individuals, foundations, or corporations who may share our vision and have the desire to support and allow us to grow the work within our three pillars.

If you have an interest in supporting or becoming a partner with the Michigan PGA REACH Foundation, please contact us to learn more.

Kevin Helm Michigan PGA Executive Director

Goals FOR 2024 Foundation Board

Improve member and community engagement by beginning the process of creating a PGA REACH Michigan Executive Board.

Partners Ensure the financial sustainability of PGA REACH Michigan by expanding our network of foundation, corporate and individual partners.

Public Engagement Continue to share PGA REACH Michigan events with the public and connecting with different communities throughout our Section.

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L O O K I N G

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Youth2024 16 Local Drive, Chip & Putt events and 2 Sub-Regionals will be hosted in Michigan.

1,900 Juniors involved in PGA JR. League throughout the state.

Increased field for the Junior PGA Championship for both the Boys and Girls divisons.

Military2024

100+ PGA HOPE Certified Michigan PGA Professionals

34 Sessions of PGA HOPE Over 500 Veterans to be served.

Inclusion2024

288 Students joining the 2024 class of Midnight Golf.

The new PGA WORKS Fellow will join the Michigan PGA team in May.

TOGETHER WE CAN SHAPE LIVES WE CAN CHANGE LIVES & WE CAN SAVE LIVES

PGA REACH Michigan’s mission is to positively impact people’s lives through the game of golf.

Your contributions have fueled our programs and allowed us to reach new heights in fostering growth, inclusion, and community engagement. The growth we have experienced in 2023 would not have been possible without your belief in our vision.

Through our three core pillars, Youth, Military, and Inclusion, PGA REACH Michigan will continue to provide impactful programs to serve those in our community.

If you are interested in making a donation to support our foundation, we ask that you make all checks payable to PGA REACH Michigan.

P.O. Box 4399, East Lansing, MI 48826

PGA REACH MICHIGAN 517-641-7421 michigan@pgahq.com

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