PGA REACH Colorado Teams with the Colorado Golf Association, Game For Life event at Hiwan Golf Club, and Wilson Golf to Make Junior Golf Accessible to All
June 5, 2023
Financial Aid Available for Golf Equipment and Junior Tournament Entry Fees
Larkspur, Colo. - PGA REACH Colorado (the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section) is proud to release a new collaboration that will hopefully provide access to the game of golf for kids who can’t otherwise afford it. With the help of the Colorado Golf Association (CGA), Game For Life, and Wilson Golf, kids within the geographical boundaries of the Colorado PGA (COPGA) will now be able to apply for financial aid to play in tournaments on the COPGA Junior Tour and apply for a new set of clubs from Wilson Golf.
The COPGA Junior Tour is a part of the newly released junior golf pathway created by the 850 PGA Professionals who call the COPGA Section home. The concept was created with the American Development Model (ADM) in mind and utilized by the US Olympic Committee. This model focuses on getting kids involved in the game at the right level and at the right age to prevent burnout. The junior tour, which houses over 1,000 junior golfers and growing, has three different levels of competition for kids ages 6-18. Starting with the Developmental Series, to the Player Series, and up to the top level of competition at the Cup Series, the tour is open to kids of any skill level and now any financial level.
PGA REACH Colorado was created by PGA Members in 1996 with the goal of positively impacting lives through the game of golf. The 501c3 tries to ensure that no matter your financial situation you should not be deterred from being involved in a game that teaches so many life lessons. With the creation of this Financial Aid program, alongside our other free programs such as Golf in Schools and Drive, Chip & Putt, the Foundation is heading in the right direction, despite many other challenges ahead.
“Thank you to our partners on this initiative. Without them, it would not be possible to afford all kids the opportunity to play in our amazing junior programs. This is a huge step forward in our foundation's priorities. I would encourage all Colorado PGA Professionals and Allied Associations to identify families within their network who may benefit from this program.” said Mike O’Donnell, PGA, Vice President and Board Chairman of PGA REACH Colorado.
To learn more about PGA REACH Colorado, the COPGA Player Pathway, or the 850 PGA Professionals who teach the game of golf, please Click Here.
For more information on the PGA REACH Colorado Junior Programs or the Financial Aid Initiative, please contact Peter Weisel, Player Engagement Director.
