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The LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Urban Youth Golf Program is a community-based, risk-prevention program that uses the fundamentals of golf to remove barriers that would otherwise prohibit these youngsters from participating in a sport that can bring a lifetime of joy and opportunity.
Most important, while having fun in a safe, motivating environment, kids learn the traditional values of honor, integrity, courtesy and self-discipline. They can then carry those attributes into other aspects of their daily lives, and have a positive influence on their families, their communities, and ultimately, their own futures.
What's New
LPGA UYGP becomes The First Tee of DelawareAs of June, 2007 the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware is now The First Tee of Delaware. Please visit our website at www.thefirstteedelaware.org.
Congratulations (and Thank You) to Bill Jeremiah
On September 1st, Bill played seven (yes ... 7) rounds of golf to raise funds for The First Tee of Delaware. Thank you and congratulations to Bill. It's not to late to make donations to The First Tee of Delaware to recognize Bill's effort!
The First Tee of Delaware Golf Marathon
Date: September 1, 2007
Time: dawn to dusk
Where: Bidermann Golf Club Wilmington, DE
Who: Bill Jeremiah
What: As a fundraiser for The First Tee of Delaware, Bill is going to play as many holes in one day as he possibly can. The best guess is that he can complete 6 to 8 rounds of golf.
Secure on-line contributions will be accepted by Visa or MasterCard. Each donor will receive an e-mail receipt of his or her transaction.
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2007 Schedule Updates
* More to follow between the weeks of July 24th and August 26th
Junior Links.com features LPGA UYGP of DE Program The USGA's Junior Links web site is highlighting a school based program operated by Charma Bell of the the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware at Nativity Prep, a Wilmington middle school.
2006 U.S. Women's Open Junior Poster Contest The 61st U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship is looking for junior
artists to design the Official Championship Poster. Kids interested
in participating must be enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade.
One winner will be selected from each grade level, with the grand
prize winner selected from these finalists. Poster Theme: Posters must incorporate the 2006 U.S. Women’s Open and the USGA’s Catch the Spirit program as well as include the championship name, dates, and location. Posters meeting these requirements will be eligible for judging.
Design Regulations:
Poster must correctly include the following information:
Submission Procedures:
An entry form must be signed and attached to each entry. Click
here to download an entry form.
Victory Golf Pass - A Great Present Receive a $15.00 coupon off the cost of this package - contact the LPGA UYGP Office for more details. Victory Golf Pass donates a portion of the proceeds to our program.
Golfing “Fore” Hurricane Katrina Relief Fundraiser In response to the tragic national disasters that have ravaged our country in the fall, the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware partnered with The First Tee of Suburban Philadelphia to raise awareness and funds to benefit the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts. On September 23rd, the LPGA UYGP and The First Tee of Suburban Philadelphia hosted an 18-hole mini-golf tournament and bake sale at the Eric MacCluen Golf Center in West Chester, PA. Golfers from Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey joined together to support our fellow Americans in their time of need. The mini-golf tournament was a huge success with participants, families and friends enjoying a fun night complete with golf, food, raffle prizes, give away items, music and beautiful weather. As a result of the generous contributions from many local sponsors and participant’s donations, the event raised $2,500 for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts. The funds raised were matched dollar for dollar by The First Tee National Office’s Board of Trustees. Therefore, $5,000 will be forwarded to the relief efforts. “As teachers and mentors, it is encouraging to see our junior golfers so adamant about this cause. It is rewarding to see that the life skills we are teaching our junior golfers are being put to practical use when our youth make a difference in the lives of others through their compassionate efforts” explained Judy Stout, LPGA UYGP Executive Director. We wish to offer a special thanks to all participants, donors, volunteers and sponsors who helped to make the event a huge success and to all individuals who donated to the cause despite being unable to attend the Hurricane Relief Fundraiser.
“Swinging
Back to School” Golf Tournament The annual LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program end of season golf tournament was held on Friday, August 25, 2005 at the Ed “Porky” Oliver Golf Club. Cheered on by their families and friends, over 50 junior golfers participated in a 9-Hole tournament, 5-Hole tournament, or a 5-Hole Team Scramble. All participants enjoyed the day and received prize bags of school supplies, compliments of Verizon of Delaware, tournament sponsor. The tournament was a great success and everyone had a fun filled day, enjoying great golf, beautiful weather and the annual yard sale. Unsold items from the yard sale were donated to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Congratulations to all participants and a special thank you to
all of our volunteers for their hard work in making the tournament
and yard sale such a success. Listed below are the top three finishers
in each event:
LPGA/USGA Girls Golf Invitational
The LPGA UYGP receives a GoGirlGo! Grant Award The Women’s Sports Foundation is pleased to announce that LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware is the recipient of a $5,000 GoGirlGo! Grant. GoGirlGo! is dedicated to the development and funding of girls' sports and physical activity programs that combine skill instruction and programming with the delivery of educational information aimed at reducing risk behaviors that threaten the health and social advancement of girls aged 8-18 years.
Ladies on the Links Golf Tournament Raises Funds
LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program Celebrates Ten Years of “Keeping Kids Out of the Rough” The LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware celebrated its ten year anniversary with its annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on April 3, 2005 at the University of Delaware’s Arsht Hall in Wilmington, Delaware. With over 300 people in attendance, the event was a huge success and raised over $13,000 to support the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program and the Barbara H. Dengler Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to junior golfers pursuing post high school education. The evening included wine, hors d’oeuvers, a silent auction, art auction and entertainment. Event attendees celebrated the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program successes during its ten years of “keeping kids out of the rough.”
Photo Gallery The Photo Gallery has been updated with recent pictures. The older pictures have been archived and are can be viewed from links at the bottom of this page.
VolTrak For information on the many volunteer opportunities and the ability to sign up and view your schedule on line, use our new VolTrack link. With the help of John Callaghan (Callaghan Associates) we have developed a volunteer tracking system that lists all of the volunteer opportunities and a schedule. We hope that this system will make volunteer sign ups more efficient and easier to access.
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