$7.6 Million Investment to Fund 6,000 PGA Jr. League Scholarships and Expand Golf Access for Youth Nationwide
| FRISCO, Texas (May 20, 2026) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and PGA TOUR Superstore, announced 32 First Tee chapters to be awarded funding to create PGA Jr. League programming. The funding, which comes from a previously announced $7.6 million grant to the PGA of America REACH Foundation by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, will provide 6,000 PGA Jr. League Scholarships and expanded access to the sport for First Tee participants over the next three years. “We are incredibly proud to partner with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and PGA TOUR Superstore to support these First Tee chapters as they bring more young people to PGA Jr. League,” said Phil Anderson, PGA, Chief Operating Officer of the PGA of America. “With junior golf participation reaching record heights, our mission is to ensure that every child who wants to play has a clear and supported path to the game. These grants remove any barriers to entry for First Tee participants and put our PGA of America Golf Professionals at the forefront of fostering a love for golf.” “Junior golfers are discovering the game in more ways than ever before, thanks to development programs like PGA Jr. League that are making golf more accessible, engaging and fun for young players,” said Ralph Stokes, Vice President, Partnerships and Community Relations, PGA TOUR Superstore. “We are proud to partner with PGA of America REACH and the First Tee and are committed to the positive impact sports can have in developing and supporting youth.” First Tee Chapters to receive funding: |
| First Tee — Augusta; Georgia PGA Section First Tee — Central Ohio; Southern Ohio PGA Section First Tee — Coachella Valley; Southern California PGA Section First Tee — Connecticut; Connecticut PGA Section First Tee — Greater Austin; Southern Texas PGA Section First Tee — Greater Dallas; Northern Texas PGA Section First Tee — Greater Detroit; Michigan PGA Section First Tee — Greater Houston; Southern Texas PGA Section First Tee — Greater New Orleans; Gulf States PGA Section First Tee — Greater Richmond; Middle Atlantic PGA Section First Tee — Greater St. Louis; Gateway PGA Section First Tee — Greater Trenton; New Jersey PGA Section First Tee — Greater Wichita; Midwest PGA Section First Tee — Fort Worth; Northern Texas PGA Section First Tee — Four Corners (NM); Sun Country PGA Section First Tee — Hawaii; Aloha PGA Section (2) First Tee — Indiana; Indiana PGA Section (2) First Tee — Miami; South Florida PGA Section First Tee — Minnesota; Minnesota PGA Section First Tee — Naples/Collier; Southern Florida PGA Section First Tee — Northern Michigan; Michigan PGA Section First Tee — Northern Nevada; Northern California PGA Section First Tee — Oregon; Pacific Northwest PGA Section First Tee — Pine Mountain; Kentucky PGA Section First Tee — Southeastern New Mexico; Sun Country PGA Section First Tee — Triad; Carolinas PGA Section First Tee — Tucson; Southwest PGA Section First Tee — Upstate (SC); Carolina PGA Section First Tee — West Michigan; Michigan PGA Section First Tee — Western New York; Western New York PGA Section About the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is a philanthropy founded to help transform lives and communities by uniting people across differences to find common cause. Started in 1995 by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, the foundation has granted more than $1.5 billion to charitable causes. Our collective giving areas are Atlanta’s Westside, Democracy, Environment, Mental Health and Well-Being, and Youth Development. Across these areas, we take on tough challenges by uniting the courage and compassion of our communities so we can all thrive together. In addition to the priority areas of giving, the foundation oversees a large portfolio of grants including support of essential Atlanta nonprofit institutions, such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Shepherd Center, and enduring founder-led initiatives, such as veterans and the military and stuttering, among others. For more, visit www.blankfoundation.org. About PGA TOUR Superstore PGA TOUR Superstore is operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Inc., a subsidiary of AMB Sports and Entertainment and is headquartered in metro Atlanta. As the PGA TOUR’s exclusive off-course/off-airport retail partner in North America, PGA TOUR Superstore provides customers with access to the same technology and expertise as card-carrying PGA TOUR pros. All stores are staffed with teaching professionals and have multiple state-of-the-art swing simulators, practice hitting bays, and large putting greens. There is also an in-house club making and repair facility. Along with equipment and accessories, PGA TOUR Superstore has an unmatched selection of men’s, women’s and juniors’ apparel and footwear for golf and tennis. For more information, visit pgatoursuperstore.com. About PGA of America REACH Foundation The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and underserved communities by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X and find us on Facebook. |
