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News and stories highlighting our members
Reflecting on the 2023 Foundation Cup
As a staff member of SCGA Junior, I found myself in a unique position playing in this year’s Foundation Cup. One of my roles is managing our junior golf tournament series, and this has enabled me to generate meaningful relationships with many of the juniors in the...
Lifetime Memories at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Golf Links - It’s a place like no other and somewhere I’ve always dreamed of stepping foot on. The 78th U.S. Women’s Open gave me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and countless memories that I am so thankful for. From seeing my golf idol Michelle Wie West...
An Unforgettable Week at the 123rd U.S. Open Championship
In a partnership aimed at nurturing young talent and fostering a passion for golf, the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation joined forces with Cisco and the United States Golf Association (USGA) to create an unforgettable experience for over 100 families at the 123rd U.S. Open...
An Inside Perspective of the 123rd U.S. Open at LACC
As the 2023 U.S. Open Community Engagement Intern, I knew that the 123 U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club would be a life-changing experience. I was excited, but also nervous. I received my shift assignments, and began researching; caddie services,...
Celebrating the Class of 2023 at Pacific Palms Resort
On Sunday, June 25 the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation hosted its annual Scholar Dinner at Pacific Palms Resort. This banquet celebrates incoming, current and graduating scholars and creates networking opportunities for families and Foundation supporters. Over the past...
LPGA Memories for a Lifetime
With the LPGA back in town, SCGA Junior members were treated to two weeks of exciting opportunities. At the DIO Implant LA Open at Palos Verdes GC, 40 juniors participated in a clinic with LPGA Tour pro Maria Fassi. Kids not only learned tips from Fassi but were...
Footgolf & Community
Words by Iker Cordero The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation hosted their Spring fundraising community event at Woodley Lakes GC. The event engaged juniors, members of the community, golfers, non-golfers and families alike. From arts and crafts to corn hole, putting games to...
Life Cycle of Swing: Seniors drive donations to SCGA Junior Golf Foundation
Words by Judd Spicer A vital, longtime lifeblood of junior generosity comes by way of some of SoCal’s most seasoned golfers. Founded in 1930, the Seniors Golf Association of Southern California (SGASC) tracks among the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation foremost benefactors....
Leaders in the Long Drive for Girls Golf
The women of Canyon Crest CC, the Mission Hills Women’s Club and the Associated Women’s Golfers of Annandale each came together to kick off the year supporting a special cause. The Long Drive for Girls Golf is a fundraising initiative where SCGA member clubs raise...
Youth on Course x Malbon: Me and Buckets
Over the past couple months, Youth on Course and Malbon Golf hosted an art competition. The competition was open to young creators ages 18 and under who are Youth on Course members. Focused on authenticity, a central theme of Youth on Course and Malbon brands,...
Kicking Off Spring at Maggie Hathaway GC
Written by John DeGomez SCGA Junior recently hosted its first community event at Maggie Hathaway GC. Community events are intended to engage juniors, golfers, non-golfers, community partners, neighborhood families and organizational affiliates to grow the game of...
Scholars Celebrate First Semester Successes
The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to help youth continue their education in college or vocational school. Over the past decade, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 million in scholarships. Every scholar class encompasses individuals...
Learning from LPGA Pros Angel Yin & Lizette Salas
This holiday season was a special one for the SCGA Junior Girls Golf community, giving girls in the Southland a priceless experience. On a beautiful December day at Willowick GC, dozens of Girls Golf members came out for a holiday celebration that included hot...
Southeast LA Community Rallies Around Annual Fundraiser
Amid a cold and rainy December week, the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) community came together for a day of sunshine, golf and connection. The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation hosted its annual raffle fundraiser at Don Knabe Golf Center, which featured several giveaways...
SCGA Girls Golf Programs Receive Over $17,500 in LPGA Foundation Grants in 2022
Written by Faith Bender The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation received $17,775 in 2022 grant funding from the LPGA Foundation in support of its 5 LPGA*USGA Girls Golf chapters, two of which were newly established earlier this year. In June, the Southeast Los Angeles...
Giving Back & Remembering the Legacy of Deb Long
Article Written by Jill Painter Lopez When you have a group of charitable female golfers, a fun day of golf and an idea to fundraise in memory of a special woman, you end up with quite an impactful fundraising effort. The second annual Deb Long Cup at Industry Hills...
SCGA Junior Hosts College Golf Summit
College golf and the process to get there can be complex and intimidating. The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation recently hosted an educational and engaging seminar for juniors and parents to talk all things college golf. Nearly 100 attendees heard from Assistant Director...
Juniors Play in Inaugural TGR Jr. Invitational
Tiger Woods hosted the inaugural TGR Jr. Invitational at Pebble Beach GL in October. With more than 600 applications submitted by junior golfers, 60 were selected to play based on their achievements both on and beyond the course. 13 of the 60 invited were SCGA Junior...