NCGA Junior Golf Program

Purpose The NCGA and its Foundation seek to introduce youth to golf while providing positive educational and recreational experiences, as well as scholarship and job opportunities, in order to help build character, produce productive citizens and create lifelong golfers

NCGA Junior Golf Continuum Exposure to Golf Life Skills and Etiquette Education Golf Skills Development Access & Affordability Competitive Opportunities Personal Advancement

Exposing Youth to Golf To broaden exposure to the game and achieve its purpose, the NCGA Foundation provides grants to support efforts to introduce juniors to golf through: Schools The First Tee YMCA Boys and Girls Clubs Municipal programs Other junior golf programs

Grants More than $1M donated since 1993 Support instruction, access and transportation for deserving youth Fund programs throughout Northern California $250,000 budgeted for grants in 2008

NCGA Junior Golf Continuum Exposure to Golf Life Skills and Etiquette Education Golf Skills Development Access & Affordability Competitive Opportunities Personal Advancement

Life Skills Education The First Tee program Nine core values NCGA Foundation online life skills curriculum Other YOC certified programs Honesty Integrity Responsibility Perseverance Courtesy Judgment Respect Sportsmanship Confidence

Online Life Skills Curriculum Rules of golf, etiquette and life skills Comprehensive tests for each curriculum section Interactive website with message board as well as fitness and mental tips Available to every junior in Northern California

NCGA Junior Golf Continuum Exposure to Golf Life Skills and Etiquette Education Golf Skills Development Access & Affordability Competitive Opportunities Personal Advancement

Developing Golf Skills Driving range programs Free NCGA Foundation/ First Tee clinics Support of existing junior programs Free club fitting and lessons

Driving Range Program Free youth clinics conducted by local NCPGA pros Subsidized range balls through Youth on Course Club donation program

Free Youth Clinics Operated jointly with NorCal First Tee chapters Introduce new kids to golf Heavy golf skills and life skills components

NCGA Junior Golf Continuum Exposure to Golf Life Skills and Etiquette Education Golf Skills Development Access & Affordability Competitive Opportunities Personal Advancement

Youth on Course An extension of life skills education Participants use lessons learned in the classroom on the golf course Graduates of online life skills curriculum earn YOC privileges Participants become NCGA members $2 average green fees $1 range balls More than 70 participating courses

How to Qualify All participants must be life skills certified though: Local First Tee chapters Other certified programs teaching life skills and values NCGA online curriculum/ certification by local NCPGA pro or high school golf coach

NCGA Junior Golf Continuum Exposure to Golf Life Skills and Etiquette Education Golf Skills Development Access & Affordability Competitive Opportunities Personal Advancement

High School Golf NCGA provides free memberships to all high school golfers and one coach per team Able to participate in YOC after completing online curriculum Collaboration with NCPGA to provide assistant high school coaches NCGA/CIF High School Girls Champions St. Francis High School of Sacramento

NCGA Junior Tour Initially for juniors 12-18 8 events in Spring and Fall 2008 Will grow to include younger age groups and more events Provides an affordable, competitive setting for Northern California junior golfers of all skill levels

NCGA Junior Tour 36-hole tournaments Saturday/Sunday Points system Affordable

NCGA Junior Golf Continuum Exposure to Golf Life Skills and Etiquette Education Golf Skills Development Access & Affordability Competitive Opportunities Personal Advancement

Caddie Program Exposes new kids to golf Develops work ethic and healthy habits for good citizenship Keeps kids out of trouble Mentorship opportunities for at-risk youth Meaningful employment opportunities Broadens horizons and introduces role models

Golf Works Employment opportunities for at-risk teens Partnership with schools Maintenance, pro shop, food and beverage, administrative jobs Subsidized by NCGA Foundation

Academic Scholarships Offered to Northern California youth excelling in the classroom Must demonstrate values inherent in the game: respect, honesty, responsibility Merit-based

Accomplished Players Creation of a golf academy National spotlight Actively seek out performance-based athletic scholarships Sponsored teams in national events USGA Women s Public Links Champion Mina Harigae practicing at Poppy Hills

Conclusion Golf is a great game that teaches us lessons about ourselves and about life every time we tee it up. We intend to put our junior golfers in positions to learn these lessons, so that they will become productive citizens, contribute positively to society and enjoy the game for the rest of their lives. We want to be proud to call these youngsters our juniors, and we d like our juniors to say they are proud to be part of the NCGA.