independent research, 73% of young people at First Tee chapters report high confidence in their ability to do well academically. “The First Tee has been a tremendous addition to our Foundation,” said Autumn Strong, Indiana Golf Assistant Executive Director. “It perfectly encompasses our mission of ‘Teaching Life Lessons Through the Game of Golf.’” As the years have passed, and Indiana Golf continues to thrive, its success can largely be credited to its collaborative nature – its staff, interns, volunteers, donors, and board members continue to work together for the common ever could have as separate organizations. I’m really surprised more states have not used this model.” “Indiana has been an A+,” Powell once stated. “I can’t imagine that all of the different programs would have ever existed had the IGA-PGA not joined forces. There is no question that other associations and PGA Sections are missing the boat by not working together.” While this joint working relationship might seem unusual to many of those in the golf industry, it is simply standard practice in Indiana - and the game, and the golfers, have benefited, for 50 years! goal of growing the game of golf in Indiana and providing elite and competitive playing opportunities. “Since its inception, the joint office has advanced and coordinated without favoritism the interests of its affiliated entities”, said Frandsen. “As a result, golf has simply been better in Indiana.” “What started as a logical way to combine resources and save money has turned into a tremendous organization that is involved in almost every facet of golf in Indiana,” said David. “I have no doubt that we have accomplished so much more by working together in Indiana then we
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