2020 IGA Yearbook

2020ANNUAL REPORT EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED • Swings with Kids (Golf in Schools) Program: IGA “Grow the Game” grants funded start-up programs. • Swings with Kids introduces the game of golf to kids in physical education classes. These classes are taught by Iowa PGA professionals. This program is designed to teach these students more than just the game of golf. They focus heavily on character building and life skills that will benifit them in their life beyond the classroom. • The IGAF has been a sponsor of this program and has donated to local schools in the surrounding area. • The First Tee of Central Iowa is a youth development organization that teaches life skills and healthy habits through the game of golf. • The IGAF has been an annual sponsor of the First Tee of Central Iowa and in years past participated in the Skywalk Golf Classic fundraising event. • Provide Rules Education Seminars for both organizations. • Provide live scoring services and support for Girls HS Championships. • IGA Rules Officials work as Rules Committee for annual event. • The Midwest Junior Championship is a premier junior golf championship that has been held annualy since 2013. IOWA PGA FOUNDATION THE FIRST TEE OF CENTRAL IOWA IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION & IOWA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION MIDWEST JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP • The IGAF presented the WJGA with a $1,000 grant in 2020. • The WJGA is a complete junior golf program for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. WATERLOO JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION