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National Golf Player Development Foundation

AZ · EIN 883733337 · $14K rev · operational · www.ngpdf.org
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The National Golf Player Development Foundation provides financial and resource support to young golfers of color from underserved communities, focusing on skill development and access to competitive play. The organization offers grants to offset tournament, instruction, and practice fees, and supports academic achievement, with members maintaining GPAs of 3.6 or higher. It operates nationally, connecting youth to premier golf experiences.

activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 11
  • Competitive performance in national golf events Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Achieved results in 2025 at prominent national golf events including Mack Champ, Underrated Tour, Peggy Kirk Bell, Hurricane Tour, and US Kids.
  • Competitive performance in national youth golf events Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Achieved results in 2025 at prominent national youth and developmental golf events, including the Mack Champ Invitational, Underrated Tour, Peggy Kirk Bell Girls' Golf Tour, Hurricane Tour, and US Kids Golf tournaments.
  • Financial and Resource Support for Golfers Golf Caddie & Player Development Programs
    Provides financial and resource support to members through The Golf Reimbursement Incentive Program (GRIP), a grants program that offsets the cost of tournament, greens, instructional, and practice fees for golfers.
  • Golf Reimbursement Incentive Program (GRIP) Golf Caddie & Player Development Programs
    Provides financial and resource support to members through a grants program that offsets the cost of tournament, greens, instructional, and practice fees.
  • Develops young golf talent through membership, including Terrence Blevins III from Illinois, class of 2027.
  • Membership in player development programs Golf Caddie & Player Development Programs
    Maintains a membership base of developing golfers, including documented members such as Terrence Blevins III from Illinois (class of 2027), indicating ongoing recruitment and retention in player development pipelines.
  • Participation in State Golf Association Events Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Engages in competitive and developmental golf opportunities by participating in 62 State Golf Association Events in 2025.
  • Participation in State Golf Association Events Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Participated in 62 State Golf Association Events in 2025, indicating active engagement in state-level golf competitions and development pathways.
  • Support for College-Bound Golfers Golf Caddie & Player Development Programs
    Supports golfers who commit to college, including specific individuals like Ashley Shaw, Hayden Price, and Staci Pla.
  • Support for collegiate golfers Golf Caddie & Player Development Programs
    Supports golfers who commit to playing or pursuing golf-related development in college, including named individuals such as Ashley Shaw, Hayden Price, and Staci Pla.
  • Support for collegiate-bound golfers Golf Caddie & Player Development Programs
    Supports golfers who commit to college by providing developmental and likely financial backing, as demonstrated through named participants such as Ashley Shaw, Hayden Price, and Staci Pla.
strategies · 3

how they think

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named programs · 1

what they call their work

Golf Reimbursement Incentive Program (GRIP)
Grants program that offsets costs for tournament and greens fees, instructional fees, and practice fees for young competitive golfers of color
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • American Junior Golf Association Partner — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Flanagan Consulting Partner — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Grubb Foundation Funder — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Louis L. Borick Foundation Funder — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Make Golf Your Thing/American Golf Industry Coalition Partner — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Michael & Michelle Thompson Foundation Funder — Listed as a current supporter.
  • PGA Tour Superstore Partner — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Tony's Body Pros Partner — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Troon Golf Partner — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Wadsworth Foundation Funder — Listed as a current supporter.
  • Waste Management, Phoenix Open Partner — Listed as a current supporter.