The mission of SCGA Junior Golf Foundation is to develop an inclusive golf community that enables kids to thrive on and beyond the course. The Foundation believes that every kid in Southern California, no matter their circumstance, should have the opportunity to pursue the game and experience the positive impact that it can have.
KIDS SERVED
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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Juniors traveled to Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA to participate in workshops designed to foster personal and professional growth.
Atticus Sajor made his dreams a reality by hosting the first-ever green grass LAGC invitational alongside his friends and SoCal Golf creators.
The 2024 Foundation Cup Highlighted the significance of the connection between donors and junior participants.
We develop youth through golf.
We provide opportunities and access to role models that inspire our kids.
We create gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity in golf.
We make golf more accessible, affordable and fun.
We believe in education.
We grow the game.
Our Youth on Course membership is open to juniors ages 5-18 and provides access to $1-$5 green and range fees at more than 130 SoCal facilities and an SCGA GHIN number to keep track of your handicap index.
Juniors develop golf and life skills through our 8-week instruction program led by certified instructors. Current sites are located in Southeast LA, the San Fernando Valley, Riverside, Orange County and Southwest LA.
Our monthly chapter activities include both golf skill development and social or educational activities hosted by our female instructors in a safe, comfortable environment for golfers of all ages and ability levels.
Designed to support SCGA Junior participants with their post-secondary educational pathway in 4-year universities, community colleges or vocational schools.
Get to know the incredible individuals who shape our team—discover the leadership, dedication, and vision that make them the heart of our program. Don’t miss the chance to learn about the people who make all the difference!
With your gift, you join our community of donors in The Ambassador Club. With your help, we are growing the game by investing in the positive development of our youth.
Interested in giving to support girls through the game? Help us advance our program opportunities for girls by supporting our five LPGA*USGA Girls Golf chapters and our more than 1,500 annual female participants.
The Legacy Society honors those who have arranged a deferred gift to the Foundation utilizing sound estate and retirement planning. They are generous, forward-thinking friends who want to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Foundation. In addition to securing our future, these gifts can benefit donors financially by reducing income and estate taxes and increasing cash flow.
Change Makers are a very special group of donors who provide us the certainty that we can continue to make a difference to juniors in our communities through a monthly, reoccurring gift.
The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation was founded in 1983 through a gift from the PGA Championship, which was played at Riviera Country Club. It is the charitable arm of the Southern California Golf Association, which is one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations.
The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with tax id 95-3858373.
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