Our Mission
To create pathways through golf that empower youth and support players at every level.
A NEW PATHWAY. A BIGGER FUTURE.
One Sport.
Every Stage.
Changing who gets a chance.
And how far they can go.
Golf opens doors to education, relationships and careers. The GOLF Foundation creates access for youth, backs college and HBCU golfers, and invests in professional players so opportunity continues at every stage.
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Representation.Access.Opportunities.Generational Legacy.
“A young person’s
ZIP code should never
determine the size
of their opportunity.”
Tarek DeLavallade
Interim Executive Director
Interim Executive Director
THE GOLF FOUNDATIONINTRODUCING. DEVELOPING. ADVANCING.
Our Mission.
Our Vision.
Representation.
Access.
Opportunities.
Generational Legacy.
Our Vision
A future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in golf and in life.
We’re building a model that can open doors for young people in urban communities and support players at every level.
Explore Our WorkOUR APPROACHBUILT AROUND THE WHOLE YOUNG PERSON
A first swing.
A world of
possibility.
Golf creates a place to learn, connect and grow. We turn that potential into a pathway that supports players at every stage of their journey.
For young people, that begins with access to the game and experiences that build confidence, discipline and leadership. Through golf instruction, mentorship, STEAM learning and career exposure, we connect what happens on the course with skills that matter in school and in life.
As players develop, we help them explore college opportunities through competitive preparation, connections with college golf programs and support for HBCU golf. Our work also extends to professional players, helping them access training, competition and resources to pursue their careers.
Every stage deserves support. Our purpose is to help players move forward with the preparation, relationships and opportunities to reach their potential.
Open the door.
Bring the game closer to young people through instruction, equipment and community connections.
Build the person.
Connect every golf experience to confidence, communication, curiosity and leadership.
Expand the horizon.
Introduce mentors, college pathways and the careers that exist behind the game.
THE MEMPHIS GOLF INITIATIVEOUR FIRST HUB
An earlier start. A pathway that keeps going.
Memphis is the home of The GOLF Foundation’s first HUB.
Memphis children deserve the opportunity to discover golf early, close to home and with the support to keep growing. We introduce, develop and advance young people in urban communities through instruction, mentorship, leadership and college and HBCU pathways.
Our work connects the City of Memphis, Shelby County Government, Memphis Parks and Memphis-Shelby County Schools with higher education and the golf community. Together, we bring the game closer and open opportunities on and off the course.
Explore the Memphis Golf Initiative1,000 Kids. 1,000 First Swings. 1,000 Days. Explore the Campaign →
OUR CHARITABLE PARTNERSHIPSUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
Sapphire
Golf Tour.
Changing the Game. Changing the Picture.
The GOLF Foundation is the partner charitable arm of the Sapphire Golf Tour.
Sapphire creates competition and development opportunities for Black and Latina women pursuing professional golf. Our partnership connects youth and college pathways with support for players as they advance, giving the next generation a future they can see.
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THE WORKIN DEVELOPMENT
What we’re
building.
One connected pathway.
Six ways to open opportunity.
01 / THE YOUTH INITIATIVEAccess starts
Access starts
close to home.
A youth development initiative rooted in the community designed to bring golf, learning and opportunity within reach.
Become a Founding PartnerTHE CHALLENGE
For too many young people, golf can feel out of reach. So can the relationships, resources and careers connected to the game.
OUR APPROACH
Bring golf instruction together with leadership, STEAM, mentorship, financial literacy and wellness. Build with schools, golf facilities and community partners.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Create an accessible starting point and a pathway that continues into education, careers and life.
THE PROGRAM PATHWAYExplore each area
02YOUTH DEVELOPMENTBeyond the course.Golf becomes a place to practice the skills that matter in life.
Communication. Confidence. Decision making. Accountability. Young people can put these skills into practice through experiences intentionally connected to the game.
Leadership & life skillsFinancial literacyHealth & wellness
The experience we’re shaping: a golf session followed by a leadership challenge, a team conversation and a goal to carry into the week.
03STEAM + CAREER EXPOSUREWhere golf meets possibility.Discover the people and professions behind the game.
From course design and agronomy to engineering, data, hospitality and media, golf opens a window into a wide range of careers.
Science & technologyArts & designEngineering & mathematics
The experience we’re shaping: explore the science of a golf ball’s flight, meet a course professional and connect a classroom concept to a real career.
04MENTORSHIPAccess changes everything.New relationships can expand a young person’s view of the future.
We want to connect participants with professionals, entrepreneurs, athletes, educators and community leaders who can share their experiences and open a wider view of what’s possible.
RelationshipsCareer conversationsPersonal guidance
The experience we’re shaping: conversations in small groups with mentors about their journey, their work and the decisions that helped them move forward.
05COLLEGE + HBCU PATHWAYSFrom first swing to what’s next.Help young people see education as part of their journey.
Campus experiences, HBCU relationships, collegiate golf exposure and conversations about preparing for college can help participants envision life beyond high school.
Campus exposureCollege readinessScholarship pathways
The experience we’re shaping: a campus visit with college athletes and educators, paired with a conversation about preparing for college.
06COMMUNITY IMPACTBringing the game closer.Build the pathway with the people and places young people know.
Schools, municipal golf facilities, local organizations and civic leaders can help make access practical for families and connect the initiative to the neighborhoods it serves.
SchoolsGolf facilitiesCommunity organizations
The experience we’re shaping: local introductions to golf supported by the instruction, equipment and relationships needed to keep participating.
Support every stage of the pathway, from a child’s first swing to college opportunities and professional advancement. Choose where your giving makes an impact.
Explore Ways to GiveBUILD WITH USFOUNDING PARTNERS WELCOME
BUILD THE
PATHWAY.
Help expand youth programs, college opportunities and support for professional players through funding, community connections and brand collaboration.
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