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Aspen Junior Golf Foundation

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 21 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.
  • 2010 Tour of the Rockies.
  • Golf Skills Challenge.
  • PGA Tour and Celebrity Junior Golf Clinic.
  • Tee shirt and cookout/picture day.
  • Scholarship Awarded to Deserving Senior, now in its 5th year.
  • Retired Major League Baseball Players Alumni Junior Baseball Clinic.
  • Aspen High School Golf Team Practices.
  • Provide Employment for Valley Juniors at Our Foundation.
  • American Junior Golf Association "AJGA" annual tournament.
  • New for 2010 Jim McLean Junior Elite Golf Schools.
Each of these additional programs provide positive experiences for our area youth and growth in the game.

The 2010 objectives will focus on continued success with positive growth catering to the needs for juniors interested in the game.
New Goals for 2010:
  • Return of the AJGA Golf Tournament sponsored by Jim McLean Golf Schools Ranked #1 in America and 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.
  • Pick Another Deserving High School Senior for our Scholarship Award.
  • Add Two More Master Teaching Professionals from the Jim McLean Golf School.
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