World Golf Foundation Inc

Programs: World golf foundation, inc. (the "foundation"), which is supported by major international golf organizations and professional tours, oversees the world golf hall of fame & museum (4a), the first tee (4b), golf 20/20 (4c) and other nonprofit components. The foundation has a dual mission. The mission of the foundation is to preserve the history of the game and the legacies of those who have made it great and to create entertaining and educational exhibits for the enjoyment of the general public. These elements of the foundation work together to promote growth of the game of golf among adults, youth, and minorities as well as in the golf industry. The foundation is supported by major golf organizations and professional tours throughout the world including: american junior golf association american society of golf course architects asian tour club managers association of america golf canada golf course builders association of america golf course superintendents association of america golf writers association of america international association of golf administrators japan golf tour organization ladies professional golf association national golf course owners association national golf foundation pga of america pga tour inc. Pga tour champions the pga european tour the masters tournament the r&a royal canadian golf association southern africa pga tour united states golf association web. Com tour world golf hall of fame & museum opened its museum facility ("museum") in may 1998 providing visitors an opportunity to learn about the rich history, values and deeply rooted traditions of the game through interactive exhibits, unique storytelling and a compelling guest experience. The world golf hall of fame imax theater provides a mix of imax films that provide eductional opportunities for area school children and the general public. The world golf hall of fame museum and facility encompasses approximately 75,000 square feet and holds more than 70 separate exhibits that combine historical artifacts with the latest interactive technology. The artifacts on display are representative of the history of golf and many of the artifacts are on loan to the foundation from various individuals and golf organizations for use in the guest experience. The world golf hall of fame and museum conducts a bienniel induction ceremony to enshrine the greatest players and contributors. Enshrinement can include (both male and female) professional players, accomplished amateurs and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the game outside of the competitive arena.

the world golf foundation has undertaken a focused charitable youth development activity entitled "the first tee". The first tee mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. The purpose is to make character education and golf more affordable and accessible to people of all diversities and social strata, particularly young people who otherwise may not have an opportunity to learn and play the game. The first tee is a positive youth development program built on a foundation of evidence-based research that views young people as opportunities for developing competencies rather than as problems to be managed. Young people who develop physical health, character, social and emotional qualities, and positive behavioral characteristics are more likely to become successfully functioning members of society. At the core of the first tee programs are the first tee nine core values - honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, courtesy, sportsmanship, confidence, judgment, and perseverance - which are essential for young people to make positive choices and overcome challenges across all areas of their lives. Additionally, the first tee nine healthy habits - energy, play, safety, vision, mind, family, friends, school and community - reinforce the importance of physical, social and emotional wellness. The first tee works with other not for profit, tax-exempt organizations to create opportunities for programs at various golf facilities, schools and youth-serving locations in the united states and other countries. The first tee life skills experience -- the first tee network of over 150 licensed chapters delivered the first tee life skills experience to approximately 560,000 young people up to the age of 18 at over 1,200 golf facility program locations in 2017. The first tee life skills experience seamlessly integrates golf skills and life skills to help build positive character traits in young people demonstrated on the golf course and often transferred to everyday life. Golf professionals and other instructors receive multi-year training and leadership development as coaches who deliver the curriculum. In addition, the first tee offers educational opportunities for chapter staff and volunteer board leaders. The first tee also hosts national event opportunities for selected chapter youth participants to enhance their leadership, life skills and golf skills. The first tee national school program reached more than 4. 5 million elementary school students at over 9,000 schools in 2017. The first tee national school program introduces elementary school students to the game of golf, the first tee nine core values and the first tee nine healthy habits during physical education classes. Physical educators receive professional development training and are provided age-appropriate curriculum and equipment for effective implementation into their programs. The first tee drive program -- drive stands for develop rewarding inspiring values for everyone who participates. The first tee drive program reached more than 220,000 young people at over 1,000 locations in 2017, either after-school or at youth-serving organizations. Created with youth development professionals and volunteer leaders in mind, the first tee drive modifies traditional sports like baseball, football, bowling and tennis to incorporate the four basic golf shots and the first tee nine core values into each lesson. Youth development professionals and volunteer leaders receive professional development training and are provided age-appropriate curriculum and equipment for effective implementation of the program. Through the first tee curriculum and programs, young people can build confidence, develop responsibility and respect, and appreciate the value of giving back to their community, all while learning the lifelong sport of golf.

golf 20/20's mission is to unite and activate the golf industry around key strategic initiatives that increase participation and retention of participants, inspire involvement and interest in the game, and promote the sustainable best practices for golf facilities. One of golf 20/20's major initiatives has been a comprehensive analysis of golf's significant contributions to the u. S. Economy. Golf 20/20, working in conjunction with research partner sri international, has provided detailed snapshots of golf's role in underpinning a healthy economy at both the state and national levels. The most recent report, the 2011 golf economy report, measured golf's direct economic contributions in the u. S. At $68. 8 billion, and found that the industry has impacted 2 million jobs with total wage income of $55. 6 billion. Significant efforts are also underway to quantify golf's impact at the state level. Golf 20/20 has collaborated on a template through which states can measure and demonstrate golf's contributions to a variety of key constituencies. In total, impact reports have been completed for 33 states, and it is planned to complete approximately four new states reports each year.