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program gave them confidence to
be part of their new environment
in Minnesota. "
Goodlow says about 5,000 kids
have taken part in the Fairway
Foundation program since it was
founded in 1993 by the MGA,
with critical support from volunteer
PGA professionals including
the late Larry Nelson. One of the
keys to the program is that it has a
van, meaning it can transport kids,
typically ages 8-15, from the city
to the area's various golf courses
and events. " That really helps us
out, because transportation is often
a big barrier for kids to get into
and play golf, " Goodlow says.
While the program does not
adhere to any requirements for
participation, the goal is to bring
the game to under-represented
youth. That often means kids
from urban areas. " We leverage
some of our relationships with
the golf courses of the area to get
the kids some fine golf instruction, "
says Goodlow. For example,
last year the program transported
two groups of girls to the Minnesota
Women's Golf Association
clinic at Rush Creek Golf Course
in Plymouth.
The Fairway Foundation markets
itself to kids through a variety of
places, such as YMCAs, community
recreation centers, churches- " anywhere
where kids who
wouldn't otherwise know much
about golf can find out about us, "
Goodlow says. " Of course, word
of mouth often spreads our message
among parents who want
their kids to do more with their
summers than sit around. "
To give the kids a sense of ownership
in the program, the Fairway
Foundation charges a $100 fee to
participate, for example, in the
summer season. The kids can pay
all or part of that fee through selling
fundraiser raffle tickets.
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