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…
Tag: Junior Golf
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…
As easy as ABC and WA Golf Youth on Course
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Western Washington is a construction association that provides training, safety programs, and other resources to its 360 members. Last year, in their annual “Golf Extravaganza” company golf tournament, they raised more than $5,000 for…
WATCH: Catching up with Angela Zhang
Angela Zhang of Bellevue, who won her second consecutive Washington Women’s Amateur title this past June, sat down for a video interview with us to talk about what it was like competing at the recent U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble…
WA Golf Youth on Course program continues to grow
Washington Golf, in collaboration with Youth on Course, the non-profit organization dedicated to opening doors, supporting dreams and transforming the lives of young people through opportunities on and off the golf course, has experienced a significant rise in junior golf…
USGA Launches U.S. National Development Program to Strengthen American Golf Pipeline and Foster Top Junior Talent
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 24, 2023) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today launched the U.S. National Development Program, creating the country’s first unified pathway to nurture the potential of America’s top players, starting in competitive junior golf and…
Register now for Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Registration for the 2024 Drive, Chip and Putt season is officially open! Registration is free and open online at DriveChipandPutt.com. Six locations across WA Golf territory will host local qualifiers throughout the summer, two will host sub-regional qualifiers and Chambers…