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GROWTH OF THE GAME GRANT
Growth of Game Grant in collaboration with the BDGA, NYSGA, RDGA Foundations gives over $11,000 back to Player Development Programs across the region.
2021 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Cazenovia Golf Course, Buffalo NY (Jeff Mietus, PGA) received a grant to begin NEW PGA Junior League and Junior Golf Program for the surrounding areas around Cazenovia GC.
Wild Wood CC, Rush NY (Mike Sweazy, PGA) received a grant to help with
construction costs for an indoor practice facility for juniors and vets.
Glen Oak GC, Amherst, NY (Anthony Schiro, PGA Associate) received
a grant to be able to add a 17 and under PGA Junior League team to their already established 13 and under league at the club.
Lauren Tallman Golf Academy (Lauren Tallman, PGA) received a grant
to add a fall/winter indoor program for her girls golf programs.
Lakeside CC, Penn Yan, NY (Bob King, PGA) received a grant to continue
to expand his junior golf program on course and in the schools.
Midvale CC (Dan Vanill, PGA) received a grant to purchase SNAG equipment for their junior golf program.
GRANT OVERVIEW
In 2021 the WNYPGA REACH Foundation, in collaboration with the New York State Golf Association, Buffalo District Golf Association and the Rochester District Golf Association Foundations, provided grants to junior golf/growth of the game programs that meet the established program criteria.