2023 PGA REACH Colorado Pillar Grant Recipients Announced

April 30, 2023

Pillar Grants have given back over $200,000 to the community since 2017

Larkspur, CO - Since a group of Colorado PGA Professionals created the vision of PGA REACH Colorado (the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section) on July 15, 1996, the mission has always been to Positively Impact Lives Through the Game of Golf under three pillars (areas)- Youth, Military, and Inclusion. As the Foundation has grown year over year, and with the creation of the Growth of the Game/Pillar Grants, the 501c3 has been able to support the work of many Colorado PGA Professionals, golf facilities, and allied associations that conduct programming directly in line with this same mission. 


This process to apply for Pillar Grants is open to all Colorado PGA Professionals and organizations annually that use the game of golf to give back to the community. As this year's application process has passed, we are excited to announce the 2023 Pillar Grant Recipients. This year the Foundation Board of Directors are proud to say that they could support 100% of requests that came in. 


Thank you to these individuals and organizations that are going above and beyond to give back! PGA REACH Colorado is so grateful as an organization to support this work being done right in our backyard financially. Please take a minute to learn about these inspiring programs below.


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MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF

The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation works daily to support our over 850 Colorado PGA Professionals to make a difference in our local communities. Programming tries to ensure that regardless of your age or background, cost will never inhibit one’s involvement and enjoyment of the game of golf. The mission of the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.


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