2023 IGA Yearbook

131 Iowa PGA Foundation First Tee Iowa High School Athletic Association Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Midwest Junior Championship Waterloo Junior Golf Association • First Tee is a youth development organization that teaches life skills and healthy habits through the game of golf. • In 2023, the IGAF donated $1,000 to each of the Iowa First Tee Chapters (Central Iowa, Quad Cities, Siouxland). • The IGAF has been an annual sponsor of First Tee - Central Iowa and in years past participated in the Putt-Putt @ the Park 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 WJGA is a complete junior golf program for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. Junior Golf Grants • 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 $2,000 to local schools in the surrounding area.