Indiana Golf Journal June 2022

Hospital, Gleaner’s Food Bank, Folds of Honor, Columbus Autism Network and many more worthy causes. “I look forward to this event each year to have the chance to play golf with one of my fellow PGA Professionals,” said Jack Barber, Indiana Golf Foundation Board member. “I take tremendous pride in playing and raising money for so many worthwhile organizations. We became Professionals to be able to play golf and this day allows that to happen, while also benefitting others.” Donations are mainly obtained through members, patrons, students, family, and friends. All marketing materials for the event, including a personal participants statewide. Today, there are more than 100,000 youth golfers in Indiana. Unlike other sports programs, First Tee teaches participants so much more than just golf skills. The program exists to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee creates learning experiences that build inner-strength, selfconfidence, and resilience that children carry to everything they do in life. “The Indiana Golf Foundation and First Tee are the future of golf in Indiana, and I take webpage, are provided to make fundraising efforts as seamless as possible. Last year, this event raised more than $110,000 and since its inception, more than $455,000 has been donated. “I view the day as a fun day playing golf, while also playing a part in hooking young people into the game,” said Brian Garrett, Director of Golf at Anderson Country Club. “First Tee-Indiana and the Foundation are really working to create young golfers. And what PGA Professional wouldn’t want to be involved in that?” In 2012, the Indiana Golf Foundation took the First Tee under its umbrella, and the program had roughly 6,000 Indiana Golf Journal

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