It takes a village to raise a child, says an old African proverb and the saying is still reigning true today. The Greater Cleveland Junior Golf Scholarship Fund (GCJGSF) is a Cleveland, Ohio-based organization that was established in October 1980 by five Cleveland-area parents. Formed as a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, their objectives are designed to provide an instructional program for youth, ages 6 through 18 in the sport of golf. Their efforts are primarily geared towards minority children.
The GCJGSF is steadfast in their commitment and has successfully continued to achieve their objectives by providing:
- Golf instructions to youth ages 6 through 18 years old.
- A comprehensive instructional golf program based on current PGA guidelines.
- A structured program that develops and rewards excellence in the achievement of academic and personal goals.
- Financial assistance and information towards their pursuit of higher education beyond high school.
- Access to a network of mentors from the Greater Cleveland business, professional, religious and political communities.
It is their love for the community along with the organization’s intensive and personalized golf program that captures the hearts and interests of their participants. GCJGSF utilizes the history of their success to leverage the development of strong business relationships and build resources. The organization serves its area with pride and provides:
- The GCJGSF summer golf program, a 15 week series of weekly sessions (May-August) at Shawnee Hills Golf Course in Bedford, Ohio
- The program’s curriculum is based on official PGA guidelines
- Group lessons by a Shawnee golf professional
- Experienced volunteer instructors/mentors will teach the basic fundamentals of golf to Junior Golfers
- Registration with a Shawnee Golf Professional for advanced individual instructions
- provide students with the opportunity to compete in area tournaments and Junior golfers who perform with distinction have the opportunity to earn positions on a traveling team playing in tournaments throughout the Midwest
- Ultimately, GCJGSF anticipates that Junior Golfers will use the skills gained in the GCJGSF program to qualify for collegiate sports scholarships.
The GCJGSF had a successful 2014 season and completed the year by awarding five scholarships.
2014 Season Scholarship Recipients Included:
Jaya Pickens
Samantha Durr
Sean McKinley
Kamaal Sorrells
Rodney Vance
For more information regarding our Greater Cleveland Junior Golf Scholarship Fund program, their Adult Golf Outing (June 21-22, 2015) or to support their efforts, please email at info@gcjgsf.org
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