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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK
Steven Bartkowski
Friends of PGA REACH WNY, As the WNYPGA Foundation Inc. transitioned into PGA REACH WNY in 2017, the leadership and I never could have anticipated the impact that we could have seen over these past five years. Annually we serve 150 veterans, over 1300 youth, diversify the workforce with PGA Works Fellows and the support of many community partners - Growth of the Game Grant, First Tee of WNY and Special Olympics WNY to name a few. And more incredible has been the support of our community, partners, sponsors and allied golf associations to make this impact possible!
As we are on the back 9 of 2021 and strategically look ahead to 2022 and beyond, we realize the need to build a better infrastructure model to support the growing demand from our community. Thanks to the hard work behind the scenes from our Board of Directors, Trustees, PGA Professionals, architects and others we have created and are closer to making a reality the PGA REACH WNY Lonnie Nielsen Learning Center (and additional learning centers around the region). Quite simply these are indoor/ outdoor community driven facilities centered around the game of golf, PGA Professionals and the impact that this marriage can make for all.
Below is just a sneak peak of what we hope we can all rally around to continue to make a difference in the lives of others through the game of golf.
If you, your organization and/or business would like to learn more about the Learning Centers and how you can be involved in the first of it’s kind nationally, please contact me to learn more.
As always, thank you for your support in helping our PGA Professionals to Positively Impact Lives Through the Game of Golf.
