PGA REACH Carolinas 2022 Year In Review

PGA REACH

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

How one year has shaped us in the Carolinas

Dear PGA REACH Carolinas Community:

After a record breaking 2021, I had no idea 2022 could surpass the success golf continues to see, not only in the Carolinas, but across the nation as a whole. However, the game continues to grow and make a difference in so many lives on so many levels This would not be possible without the passion and dedication of people like you!

First and foremost, in 2022 we launched our PGA REACH Carolinas Trustee program, one year early, and have secured 5 of our 21 planned trustees! This program will provide assistance with strategic planning and future trustee/donor recruitment, as well as give the Section the financial stability to have a greater impact on our three pillars of Youth, Military, and Inclusion PGA HOPE Carolinas has impacted the lives of over 3,000 veterans since 2015, with over 1,000 veterans participating this year alone PGA HOPE Chapters also increased to 18 with the addition of the Triangle and Cape Fear Chapters Our 19th Chapter is slated for 2023 in Buies Creek, North Carolina. This total remains the highest total of any Section in the country We also established a relationship with UNC Veterans Law Clinic to

to provide law assistance, pro bono, to our HOPE Veterans. This year’s season culminated with the 5th HOPE Cup presented by TD Bank at Kiawah Island Golf Resort with HOPE Daniel Island taking the title

With COVID hopefully in the rear-view mirror, we relaunched the Harvick4HighSchool Program with four Title 1 schools in Mecklenburg and three Schools in Guilford County being impacted directly with uniforms, equipment, and access to free coaching from PGA professionals. The Harvick4Heroes PGA REACH Pro-Am was a home run at Trump Charlotte with a record $134,000 raised!!

This season we onboarded our 5th PGA WORKS Fellow, Mia Hayasaki, and are proud that all five remain working directly in the golf industry. We conducted the Sifford Memorial Cup at Quail Hollow for HBCU golf programs and participated in the 2nd Annual African-American Golf Expo

PGA Junior League increased by 300 juniors over 2021 with a total of 3,100 participating Our 13U Charlotte 3 League Team coached by Brent Reneau & Mike Abate won the 2022 PGA Junior League 13U National Championship held in Scottsdale, Arizona, a first for the Carolinas Section!

Lastly, The Carolinas Section received the Herb Graffis Award for their outstanding work and accomplishments in the area of player development and community service

PGA REACH Carolinas is excited to share this “PGA REACH Carolinas-Year in Review.” We proudly offer the highlights of the far-reaching impact of our programs and the value they bring to so many people throughout the Carolinas

Lastly, 2022 was a year that will be long remembered as one of the most successful years within our REACH Community. This would not be possible without the passion and dedication of over 2,100 PGA Professionals and our PGA REACH supporters that call the Carolinas home We are truly blessed to have such support from many different avenues to impact the lives of so many deserving people through the power of golf We hope you have a great beginning to 2023, as we continue to impact the lives of even more individuals across the Carolinas!

All the best, Chris Byrd, PGA President of the Carolinas PGA

FOUNDATION BOARD

Josh Wagaman, PGA Vice President

Chris Byrd, PGA President

Jeff Avant, PGA Secretary

Bob Byrnes, PGA Honorary President

Suzanne McCormick Non-PGA Independent Director

Roger Krupa Non-PGA Independent Director

Chris Byrd & Bob Byrnes Receive 2021 Herb Graffis Award at PGA Annual Meeting - 11/2/2022

REACH TRUSTEES

PGA REACH CAROLINAS TRUSTEES

PGA REACH Carolinas Trustees are an advisory group who assist with strategy, fundraising, and overall program support of the three core pillars for PGA REACH Carolinas - Military, Youth, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Ian McDade Founding Trustee

Mack Brown Founding Trustee

Ken Haigler Founding Trustee

Kent Schneider Founding Trustee

Linda McGuigan At-Large Trustee

PGA REACH CAROLINAS COMMITTEE

The PGA REACH Carolinas Commitee was formed to offer guidance and feedback for the administration of the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation The foundation is committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion

The Carolinas PGA Section Secretary and Head Professional at Kiawah Island Golf Resort at Cougar Point Golf Course has served as the head PGA REACH Committee Chair for the past two years.

After the merger in the beginning of 2020 from ten (10) Areas to ten (10) Chapters, the Carolinas PGA decided to have one (1) PGA REACH Carolinas Committee Chair in each Carolinas PGA Chapter to help promote the growth of the game to their fellow PGA Memebers.

Mountains Chapter - Michael Pius, PGA Palmetto Chapter - Chase Butler, PGA Lowcountry Chapter - Briana Niemann, PGA/LPGA Piedmont Chapter - Bob Brooks, PGA Sandhills Chapter - Micah Vugrinec, PGA Greater Charlottee Chapter - Ian Bollinger, PGA Grand Strand Chapter - Tom VanHoogen, PGA Cape Fear Chapter - Abby Byrd, PGA Triangle Chapter - Sarah Bejgrowicz-Lewallen, PGA Atlantic Chapter - Dan O'Boyle, PGA

PGA Jr. League is the flagship youth pillar 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 Carolinas PGA Professionals captain 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 3,000 juniors across the Carolinas participate in this entry point to the game. In 2022, PGA REACH Carolinas lead (4) Section Local-Qualifiers with more than 300 participants These qualifiers led into a PGA Jr League Section Championship at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club.

After a few more obstacles and for the first time in Carolinas history, Team North Carolina won the All-Star National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ!

CHARLOTTE 3 LEAGUE'S JOURNEY TO THE TOP

Brent Reneau and Mike Abate’s 13U All-Star team had been here before, but had fallen short at the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship. This year however, was different. The Charlotte 3 League’s journey began in mid July at Charles T Myers Golf Course for their Section Local-Qualifier While in Charlotte, the 13U team dominated over their competitors with 28-29-30 scores This allowed them to advance to the Section Championship at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club on Thursday, August 11, 2022 Two teams would break through to the Regional Championship, but Charlotte 3 League still stayed on top. While in Ringgold, GA the All-Star team would compete against other PGA Jr League teams from Georgia & Tennessee After three days of stroke play qualifying, semi finals, & finals, Charlotte 3 League triumphed against Georgia’s TPC Sugarloaf team

In Scottsdale, AZ (12) 13U teams traveled across the country to compete in the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. This was a three day event that consisted of both stroke play and match play team scramble competitions The tournament was aired live on select ESPN networks After day one at the beautiful Grayhawk Golf Club, Team North Carolina was tied for first place with Team Illinois In the Semi-Finals against Team Florida, the two tied with a score of 6-6 which came down to the first scorecard tiebreaker of holes won. In the Championship Match, Team North Carolina dominated against Team California with a score of 750-450 Team North Carolina celebrated with a water bottle shower on the 18th green Congratulations to Team North Carolina (Charlotte 3 League) on the amazing season!

DRIVE,

& PUTT DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT

THE 2022 ROAD TO AUGUSTA

Drive, Chip & Putt is free nationwide junio golf development competition aimed a growing the game b focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf. 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 Golf Channel. In 2022 the Carolinas PGA REACH Foundation conducted 18 Local-Qualifiers, 3 Sub-Regionals, & 1 Regional at the famous Quail Hollow Club.

Rain couldn't hold back the smiles and excitement for the 96 Drive, Chip & Putt competitors at Quail Hollow Club in mid September. Just two weeks before hosting the 2022 Presidents Cup, Quail Hollow made it a mission to be the stepping stone to Augusta National for the National Finals. This was Quail Hollow’s second time hosting the Drive, Chip & Putt Regional Qualifier Participants from Tennessee, Georgia, & the Carolinas got to experience a bit of the famous Green Mile with the driving skill on the 16th hole, and putting skill on the beautiful 18th green. Putting conditions were good for the two Carolinians advancing to the National Finals, Minlin Ou (Girls 7-9 winner) & Slater Meade (Boys 12-13 winner) The two had a nearly

perfect putting score of 70 to put them above their competitors Ou from Shelby, NC made her 6 & 15 foot putts. Meade from North Wilkesboro, NC made his 6 foot and 30 foot putts. You can cheer on the two North Carolinians on Golf Channel, the Sunday before the 2023 Masters.

2022 NATIONAL

FINALISTS

Championship

CPGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior Champions Rise

The Carolinas PGA hosted both the Carolinas Girls and Boys Junior PGA Championships in 2022 Bryan Fang came out on top of the field to take home both the title, and a spot in the national Junior PGA Championship at Cog Hill. Charles Howden took home the second spot in the national tournament after a nail biting playoff. On the girls side, the event saw a record number of sixty-six girls in the field. Elizabeth Rudisill took home the top prize for the second year in row. Both Elizabeth and runner-up, Grace Ridenour, earned a spot to compete in the national tournament as well.

In it's 32nd year, the field featured 90 of the top junior players across the Carolinas Taking home the top prize in the Boys Division was Steven Shea of Charlotte, NC who finished at 6-under par. In the Girls Division, Mia Andrade of Chapin, SC secured her win with a total of 7-over par.

CHAMPIONSHIP

32ND CHARLES TILGHMAN JUNIOR

Bryan Fang & Charles Howden

Elizabeth Rudisill & Grace Ridenour

The 2022 Charles Tilghman Junior

was held once again at Surf Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach

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Giving HOPE

to our Nation's Military Heroes

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH Carolinas, the charitable foundation of the Carolinas PGA Section. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8-week curriculum, taught by Carolinas PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. At no cost to our Veterans, PGA HOPE provides six weeks of adaptive golf instruction, followed by graduation and ongoing playing opportunities.

PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables Recreational Therapists to refer Veterans to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy. Through a robust program strategy, PGA HOPE aspires to create a physically and emotionally healthier Veteran community by shaping lives, changing lives, and possibly saving lives through the game of golf.

TEAM CAROLINAS

BRIAN OLIVER, PGA NEIL MYRES - ARMY GREG MITCHELL - AIR FORCE

RICK

YOUMANS - AIR FORCE

PACER VAUGHN - MARINE CORPS

PGA HOPE SECRETARY'S CUP

Military veterans of PGA HOPE Asheville had the opportunity to represent the Carolinas PGA at the 2022 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup on Monday, May 16, 2022 at The Club at Indian Springs in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma The Secretary’s Cup is a spirited nine-hole golf competition that kicks off PGA Championship week and features military Veterans who have participated in the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program hosted by their local PGA Section 12 teams from around the country consisted of four military Veterans and one PGA Professional PGA HOPE Asheville was led by

PGA Professional Brian Oliver, Carolinas PGA Life Member. Oliver has been involved in PGA HOPE for the past 6 years and is currently our PGA HOPE National Instructor. Team Carolinas consisted of Greg Mitchell - Air Force, Neil Myres - Army, Pacer VaughnMarine Corps, & Rick Youmans - Air Force Oliver and his four veterans were chosen to compete in the 2022 Secretary’s Cup after their victory at the 2021 Carolinas PGA HOPE Cup at Cougar Point Golf Course - Kiawah Island Golf Resort The 2023 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup will be hosted on May 15, 2023, at Penfield Country Club in New York to kick off the 2023 PGA Championship

PGA HOPE CUP

On Monday, November 8, 2022, 60 United States Military Veterans and 15 PGA Professionals gathered at Kiawah Island Golf Resort at Cougar Point Golf Course for the 5th Annual PGA REACH Carolinas HOPE Cup presented by TD Bank. The participating Veterans were graduates from the flagship military program of PGA REACH: PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) which offers free adaptive golf training for disabled Veterans. These Veterans came from all skill levels,

f branches of service, disabilities, and walks of life. During the opening ceremony, Colton Hensley, 2022 PGA HOPE Carolinas Ambassador, spoke of his experiences with PGA HOPE and gave words of encouragement to the Veterans Paul Suggs, Chaplain for PGA HOPE Charleston, honored the memory of their lost service member, Gunny Burge, through a moment of silence. This year, 15 of the 16 PGA HOPE Carolinas programs brought a team composed of four Veterans and one PGA Professional in this 9 hole scramble event. The round was played on the front nine of the beautiful Cougar Point Golf Course at the

at the famed Kiawah Island Golf Resort

After their round, participants enjoyed a luncheon on the back lawn of the clubhouse compliments of TD Bank. Each team shared laughs and stories throughout the day, and were genuinely thrilled to be a part of this event together. Linda McGuigan, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, spoke on behalf of TD Bank by providing information, support, and praise to our nation’s heroes Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, John Brooker, spoke on behalf of the UNC Military and Veterans Law Clinic and shared essential legal resources and guidance for our veterans.

PGA Lead Professional Michael Smith from PGA HOPE Daniel Island captained the team of Curt Thomas (Air Force), Derek Dryden (Navy), Luke Howard (Air Force), and Tim Pope (Air Force) with an impressive 9-under score to capture the HOPE Cup. Their team will also receive an all-expense paid trip to compete in the PGA of America Secretary’s Cup during the week of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY in May 2023. The Carolinas PGA would like to thank TD Bank and the Kiawah Island Golf Resort for making this an incredible experience for our nation’s heroes!

CONGRATULATIONS

As our Carolinas PGA HOPE Ambassador, Colton Hensley is helping veterans like him and sharing his story of tragedy and triumph. Hensley served as a Cavalry Scout in the Army for the 101st Airborne Division from 2009-2013. After losing two of his closest friends in Afghanistan and being honorably discharged, Hensley struggled with difficulty adapting to civilian life, drug addiction, and jail time. In 2016 his life changed for the better when he was admitted into an inpatient rehabilitation center by the help of the Veterans Treatment Court. From there he learned about PGA HOPE and the work we are doing to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of veterans. He met Brian Oliver, PGA, our PGA HOPE Lead for PGA HOPE Asheville and National Instructor for the program. The two have built a strong relationship and Hensley assists Oliver in recruiting veterans for his program. Today, Hensley is a leader for his fellow veterans. He is a supply technician at the VA Medical Center and able to share his inspiring story and the great work of PGA HOPE.

PGA

HOPE

AMABASSADOR COLTON HENSLEY

100 HOLES FOR HOPE

00 Holes for HOPE is a fundraiser hosted by PGA REACH Carolinas with the mission to raise funds for our 16 PGA HOPE programs in the Carolinas. Anyone who enjoys the game of golf was invited to participate. Participants chose to play 100 holes in one day (or a combination of days) from October 1, 2022 to November 11, 2022. All proceeds went towards our PGA HOPE programs which is a

rehabilitation tool to improve our Veterans’ quality of life by enhancing their mental, social, physical, and emotional wellbeing

The Old Town 5 is a group of 5 young individuals who have played golf together for many years. This was their 3rd time participating in our 100 Holes for HOPE fundraiser. They turned their love for golf into a way of giving back and connecting with those in their

community. After three whole years, these highschoolers have raised over $60,000 for our Carolinas PGA HOPE programs. With this fundraiser, they have had the opportunity to meet and play golf with veterans and bring awareness to their needs. This year has a bittersweet ending, as three of the five golfers will head off to college next fall and begin a new chapter. Rhodes Baker, Robert Gefaell, Kyle Haas, Preston Howe and Fisher Kennedy, raised the most funds this year! Second place goes to Jason Franklin and Connor Walters for raising over $2,000 at Bald Head Island. Third place goes to John Schoenmaker for raising almost $1,000. Thank you to all who participated and donated towards our 100 Holes for HOPE Fundraiser! Your support is making a positive impact on the lives of our veterans in the Carolinas.

HAROLDHILL

DANIELAROS

MACKENZIECROSSMAN

BRIANOLIVER

CPGASTAFF

The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the flagship programs of PGA REACH The 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 Sunny Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellowship will go on in perpetuity in the Carolinas PGA Section and will continue to help evolve the changing demographic composition of the golf industry workforce, so that it reflects the demographic composition of modern-day America

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN THE CAROLINAS

Sunny Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellows

2022: MIA HAYASAKI

2021-2022: HANNAH GOSTONCZIK

2019- 2020: GABRIELLA RIVERA-GARCIA

2018-2019: TELVIN WALKER

2017-2018: JESSICA ASBURY

A devoted mother, wife, sister and daughter, as well as a graduate of Charlotte Latin and Davidson College, Sara went by her popular nickname of “Sunny” She was a project interior designer and commercial broker at Lincoln Harris, the firm started by her father, Charlotte real estate developer and Quail Hollow Club President Johnny Harris. Sunny had a true passion for the game of golf and was largely involved in the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, as well as the Wells Fargo Championship She passed away suddenly in February, at the age of 43. The Fellowship serves as a lasting tribute to her loving memory, as well as her admiration for the game of golf.

“PGA REACH Carolinas will proudly pay tribute to the legacy of Sunny Harris Hutchinson and her incredible passion for the game, by naming one of the most significant and inspirational programs of PGA REACH in the Carolinas in her memory,” said PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua “Designed with a focus on foundation programming, the Fellowship will also positively impact lives through golf for years to come”

The PGA WORKS Fellowship is intended to engage a diverse group of participants Collectively, they represent a wide array of demographics including various genders, ages, races/colors, national origin/ancestries, sexual orientation, disabilities and Veterans status although all are welcome to apply.

GABRELLARIVERA-GARCA JESSCAASBURY&TELVNWALKER

My role is to identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the Folds of Honor through the game of golf Folds of Honor’s mission is to provide life-changing scholarships to families of America’s fallen or disabled military and first responders I have shared that a lot of my success is all thanks to the

PGA WORKS Fellowship and my time as the PGA REACH Carolinas Program Director The PGA WORKS Fellowship

The SHH WORKS Fellowship has helped prepare me for my current position Through the fellowship, I have gained knowledge and skills such as tournament planning/execution, marketing, and community outreach activation All of those skills help me in my current position of assisting with the management of the daily operations of a golf facility

This fellowship has provided me with hands-on experience and the opportunity to further my leadership skills for my new role as the PGA REACH Carolinas

Coordinator I have been able to gain confidence and expertise in all aspects of the REACH Foundation

GABRIELLARIVERA ASSISTANTGOLFPROFESSIONAL THECLUBATQUAILRIDGE

MIAHAYASAKI PGAREACHCOORDINATOR

CAROLINASPGA

TELVINWALKER 1STASSISTANTGOLFPROFESSIONAL CEDARCRESTGOLFCOURSE

WHAT LED YOU TO THIS CAREER?

QUESTIONS

In May of 2022, the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation & the Carolinas PGA welcomed their 6th PGA WORKS Fellow, Mia Hayasaki. Mia was born and raised in Champaign, IL. At the age of 5 she began playing golf with her father and played competitively as she grew older. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Psychology with a minor in Business After demonstrating stellar eadership over the next six months, Mia was hired on full time as the PGA REACH Coordinator!

Growing up, golf was a huge part of my life. I played competitively in junior golf and was later a member of my High School golf team While attending the University of Illinois, I unfortunately lost track of its importance I instead took time to get my foot in the door into the sports industry I worked as a Program Assistant for Campus Recreation and a Marketing Assistant for the Athletics department I am proud to have made it full circle and now have a career in golf!

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WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE AS THE S.S.H.H. FELLOW?

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This fellowship has allowed me to gain experience in numerous professional aspects and be well rounded in my skills I am able to assist in event operations, administration, marketing & social media, fundraising, and more The PGA WORKS program is helpful in professional development as we are given the opportunity to network with inspiring leaders within the industry. This program has led me down the best path for my career in athletics

WHAT ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM YOUR TIME AS THE S.S.H.H. FELLOW?

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My experience as the SHH PGA WORKS Fellow has been full of exciting weeks and events. A few of my favorite include the Drive, Chip & Putt Regional Qualifier at Quail Hollow, my week of working the Presidents Cup, the Harvick4Heroes Charity Pro-Am, the PGA HOPE Cup at Cougar Point Golf Course - Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and having the opportunity to play some amazing courses like Pine Needles Golf Club, Quail Hollow Club & The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO TAKE THE SAME PATH YOU DID?

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My advice to young professionals is to be eager to learn and experience new things You will build off of your skills and abilities and be well rounded for the future.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST AS YOU CONTINUE WORKING FOR THE SECTION?

I am looking forward to building stronger relationships and working more with our PGA Members I would also like to form deeper connections with those we are serving like our Military veterans and junior golfers.

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A QUAIL HOLLOW EXPERIENCE

In early September, our 2022 Sunny Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellow, Mia Hayasaki, had the privilege of working the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club Part of her experience included working alongside her fellow Carolinas PGA Section staff members to pick up the range and sort golf balls for the United States and International teams before their rounds. While inside the club house, Mia built relationships with the Quail Hollow staff and became a real member of their team. Each morning, she greeted the Quail Hollow members as they arrived for the event. Mia also worked closely with the serving staff who were all students in the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management program. Mia had the benefit of discussing with the students her experiences as a PGA WORKS fellow and how she came into this position The highlight of her Presidents Cup experience involved getting a full site tour by Quail Hollow’s Director of Golf, Tom DeLozier. She was able to see the ins and outs of one of the world’s most important golf tournaments!

CPGA Women's Professional Championship

The Carolinas PGA hosted the second annual CPGA Women's Professional Championship this year at North Ridge Country Club The CPGA locked in a two year agreement with XXIO to be the title partner of the event to elevate the purse, exposure, and opportunities During its inaugural year, thirteen women competed and this year nineteen women competed. We hope to continue this growth every year.

Madison Coleman, PGA of David Ayres’ Lowcountry Custom Golf in Charleston, SC won a hard fought battle on and off the course in August. She took the victory after a sudden death playoff against Brooke DeHart, PGA from North Ridge CC but the real battle was dealing with the passing of her father the week before the tournament. Madison dedicated this tournament and her victory to her father

GOLF EXPO & FORUM AFRICAN AMERICAN

In late August, members of our CPGA staff joined the PGA of America Career Services Team to help educate and promote careers and professions within the golf industry Attendees of the 2022 African American Golf Expo & Forum had the opportunity to meet key individuals and industry leaders involved in Golf Operations, Sports Marketing, Media, Merchandising & Hospitality, and more. During the expo, our Carolinas PGA Vice President & PGA REACH Committee Chair, Josh Wagaman, sat in on a panel to discuss the actions we are taking to diversify the golf industry A few of these initiatives include our PGA WORKS Fellowship and Vet Works program. Other panelists included those from the AJGA, Youth on Course, and Na National Golf Course Owners Association. The 3rd 3 Annual African American Golf Expo & Forum will be held in August of 2023 in Louisville, KY!

HARVICK4HIGHSCHOOLS

The PGA REACH Harvick4HighSchoolsGolf Program launched at two (2) Mecklenburg County high schools and two (2) Guilford County high schools to encourage more youth in Mecklenburg County and Guilford County to participate in high school athletic programs, specifically golf This program, funded by generous grants from the Kevin Harvick and PGA REACH Carolinas Foundations, fosters healthy lifestyles, teamwork and valuable life skills obtained from competition.

Harvick4HighSchoolGolf

Qualifying high school golf programs are assigned a PGA professional to deliver four (4) golf instruction sessions per golf season to assist the current high

school coach Sessions include swing lessons, rules of golf fundamentals, course management, team strategy, and personal mentoring The PGA REACH Harvick4HighSchoolsGolf Program partnered with East Mecklenburg High School, Butler High School, James B. Dudley High School, and Ben L. Smith High School men’s and women’s golf teams for the 2022 season.

Through fundraising efforts from the Kevin Harvick Foundation and the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation, donations from the Gene Haas Foundation, and equipment donations from the Carolinas PGA Lowcountry Chapter Director, Deron Lee, PGA; CPGA Lowcountry REACH Chair, Briana Niemann, LPGA/PGA; Chase Godwin, PGA, and the rest of the membership and team at Kiawah Island Club and Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Harvick4HighSchoolGolf has been able to provide PGA professional instruction, uniforms, team golf bags, golf clubs, hats, golf balls, golf clubs, and additional items to help these high schools have a successful season!

HARVICK4HEROES

PGA REACH CHARITY PRO-AM

HARVICK4HEROES PGA REACH CHARITY PRO-AM

The 4th Annual Harvick4Heroes Pro-Am presented by E-Z-GO was a tremendous success this year. It was a wonderful day at Trump National Golf Club where over $215,000 was raised for the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation and Kevin Harvick Foundations! The sold out field of 22 teams comprised of one PGA Professional and four amateurs all competed on the beautiful early October afternoon The round wrapped up with a reception f heavy appetizers and drinks where the lent auction was concluded and the live on began. Each team learned about the Kevin Harvick Foundation and the three pillars of PGA REACH Carolinas; Youth, itary, and Diversity & Inclusion while out the course. At the end of the day it was the Joey Logan Foundation team presented by Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, d Senff, Rick Allen and PGA Professional ac Konitzer who took home the 1st place title with an impressive -34 under team score.

HARVICK4HEROES

PGA REACH CHARITY PRO-AM

The mission of the Kevin Harvick Foundation is to support programs that positively enrich the lives of children throughout the United States. Established in 2010 by Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick and his wife, DeLana, the Kevin Harvick Foundation works to not only improve the quality of life, but to help underprivileged youth find and realize their dreams

NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION KEVIN HARVICK

TRIANGLE REACH SCRAMBLE

Running for REACH

I've been fortunate to do some pretty cool things in my life, and running in the New York City Marathon ranks near the top Don't get me wrong, it's one of the hardest things I have ever done, but there is something really special about spending the day running through the five New York City boroughs with 50,000 new friends and over 2 million spectators lining the 26.2 mile course

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It's a long day, as it took about 3 hours to get from my hotel to the starting line after riding a subway, a ferry, and a bus. It was also hot and humid, which is not normal November weather in New York of course While I felt good for most of the race, my legs cramped for the last 6 miles but...it was still amazing! I was able to knock almost 18 minutes off of my time from 2021, and even better, thanks to the kindness of generous people, I was able to raise almost $4,700 for PGA REACH"