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…

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…

Youth caddie program returns for second summer in Seattle

This summer, nine female high school students in Washington were invited to participate in the Western Golf Association’s (WGA) second annual Seattle Caddie Academy. The Seattle Caddie Academy, one of four chapters of the WGA’s seven-week youth caddie program, provides…