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Tag: Junior Golf
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)…
PGA Jr. League Player Registration Now Open
PGA Jr. League registration is now open at facilities across the country. Families can sign up online, and can search for a program at facilities throughout the Northwest at PGAJrLeague.com. Led exclusively by PGA of America Golf Professionals and LPGA…
Names Family Foundation lends its support to WA Golf Foundation
by Tom Cade, Editor The Names Family Foundation, one of the quintessential benefactors of youth sports in the Puget Sound region, is lending its support to the Washington Golf Foundation by granting funds to be used directly for the WA…
Far and Sure
Danny Auffant took to heart the opportunities of Youth on Course and First Tee programs, and took dead aim by Roger Sauvage, USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern Danny Auffant is a prime example of how important youth golf programs in the…
WA Golf Youth on Course continues to make golf affordable for juniors
by Roger Sauvage, USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern With WA Golf Youth on Course, kids can play $5 rounds of golf at over 70 facilities in Washington and Northern Idaho, and thousands more across the U.S. and Canada. Beyond growing the…
A Long Walk Enjoyed – Matt Brown participates in the Chambers Bay Solstice
On June 23, 2024, Matt Brown walked the walk. And it was a long walk, up and down the rolling fairways of Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. He was one of around 100 golfers who participated in the 5th…
Transforming Lives: Meadow Park Golf Course's After-School Program
In an era where digital distractions often vie for attention, Meadow Park Golf Course stands out as a beacon of opportunity for Tacoma's youth. Through a dynamic partnership with First Tee - South Puget Sound, Tacoma School District, and Metro…
Washington Golf Foundation and WA Golf Youth on Course – a great twosome
by Tom Cade, Editor Officially established in November 2022, the Washington Golf Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is now leading the way in the dedicated efforts to fostering and advancing the growth of golf in Washington by supporting…