Washington Launches State Junior Team as Part of USGA’s U.S. National Development Program

Washington is launching a state junior golf team that will expand the pipeline for elite local golfers into the recently created U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), an initiative launched in 2023 by the United States Golf Association to create critical development, competitive and talent identification opportunities for golfers ages 13-18.

Washington Golf Foundation offers three new programs to support youth golf

The Foundation is proud to offer three additional scholarship and grant opportunities for 2026 – The Andrew Putnam Scholarship, Future Fairways Scholarship and Junior Golf Opportunity Grant – all aiming to provide financial support to some of the region’s most passionate and committed young players.

Meet the Team of program directors at First Tee chapters in Washington

  Leslie Guzman’s primary focus is player development at the First Tee Greater Seattle, as well as managing some key programs, including Girls’ Golf, PGA Jr. League, and special events and clinics for advanced participants. Since Leslie joined the team,…

Registration Now Open for Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifiers

The USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have announced that registration for 2025-2026 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is now open on DriveChipandPutt.com. Local Qualifying: The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge (Redmond) May 25, 2025 Meadow Park Golf Course (Lakewood)…

First Tee’s Dylan Au pairs with Couples at PGA Tour Champions event

In last week’s PURE Insurance championship, the PGA TOUR Champions tournament held at Pebble Beach in which First Tee chapters from across the U.S. select young participants to partner with the tour’s star players, Dylan Au of Bellevue, Wash. was…