2021 IGA Yearbook

• Golf in Schools Program: IGA “Grow the Game” grants funded start-up programs. • Golf in Schools 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 benefit 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. • 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 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' High School State 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 annually since 2013. • The IGAF presented the WJGA with a $1,000 grant in 2021. • The WJGA is a complete junior golf program for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. IOWA PGA FOUNDATION WATERLOO JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IOWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION FIRST TEE OF CENTRAL IOWA MIDWEST JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED