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Aspen Junior Golf 2012
Our Foundation
The Aspen Junior Golf Foundation was founded in 1987. Since that time it has grown from 20 juniors to over 375 
each season. While a good portion of children come from Aspen, the balance come from towns throughout the 
Roaring Fork Valley. The primary goals and operating objectives of the foundation is to introduce the game to all 
of the children in the valley. If a child shows an interest in the game we have the programs, equipment, and 
instruction that will support the individual goals that they choose to establish. 

Our golf program is designed to administer programs that facilitate mentor ship, emotional and intellectual 
development and the importance of striving for excellence in both academics and sports. 

Our Mission is to instill and teach sportsmanship and how to set goals for themselves both in golf and in life. 
We support their goals whether they are wanting to play once a week or going on to play in college. 

The program benefits include the following:
A full time PGA Professional is employed to give instruction at clinics along with some 30 volunteers from the 
community.
An assistant director and local high school interns round out the foundation staff.
The foundation also coaches and helps fund the Aspen High School Golf Team.
Golf clubs, bags, balls, tees, rules books, shirts and all necessary items are provided for any child that needs it.
A private practice facility consisting of a driving range, putting green, bunker and chipping area are available seven
days a week, at no charge to any junior golfer or volunteer. On course play one day a week and discounted green
fees at the local par three course are also available.
A skills challenge day, three rules and etiquette tests and a golf only viewing area are all part of the program.
We have donated over $600,000 to other youth programs and childrens charities throughout the Roaring Fork 
Valley over the past 22 years.
In it’s ninth year, the Aspen Junior Golf " Tour of the Rockies" golf tournaments are a big success. The goal is to 
provide competitive play opportunities and golf education for any junior wishing to play. Since 2001, Juniors from 
communities as far as Grand Junction have competed on seven area golf courses due to the support from fellow 
PGA Professionals.
The Foundation now has permanent building for the juniors. The old Aspen Golf Club Pro shop is open to all juniors
and is considered their own clubhouse.

These Additional Programs Provide Many Options in Our Program:
  • Junior Golf Clinics for 4 to 6 year olds.
  • One Day Golf Camps.
  • The Kids 4 golf program (free program).
  • After School May Program.
  • 2012 Tour of the Rockies.
  • Golf Skills Challenge.
  • PGA Tour and Celebrity Junior Golf Clinic.
  • Tee shirt and cookout/picture day.
  • Aspen High School Golf Team Practices.
  • Provide Employment for Valley Juniors at Our Foundation.
  • American Junior Golf Association "AJGA" annual tournament.
  • NEW Week Long Junior Elite Camp
Each of these additional programs provide positive experiences for our area youth and growth in the game.

The 2012 objectives will focus on continued success with positive growth catering to 

the needs for juniors interested in the game.

New Goals for 2012:

  • Return of the AJGA Golf Tournament sponsored by The City of Aspen Parks and
  Recreation.
  • Continue our Down Valley Satellite Program at the Ranch of the Roaring Fork.
  • Continue with another Successful Summer of "Tour of the Rockies" Tournaments.
  • Add a New Play with the Pro Day on Friday afternoon's.
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