CREATEWalk the Course Golf Clinics
Our “Walk the Course” Golf Clinics offer exciting opportunities for young golfers aged 6 to 17, catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. Led by certified coaches who focus on the fundamentals of golf, from tee to green. After completing the program, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills by playing a nine-hole par 3 golf course.
What is the primary issue area that your application will impact?
Youth economic advancement
In which areas of Los Angeles will you be directly working?
South LA South Bay Long Beach County of Los Angeles (select only if your project has a countywide benefit)
In what stage of innovation is this project, program, or initiative?
Expand existing project, program, or initiative (expanding and continuing ongoing, successful work)
What is your understanding of the issue that you are seeking to address?
Learn: Golf is a game you can play for a lifetime. Golf offers a unique blend of physical activity, mental strategy, and social interaction. As youth learn the sport, they develop important life and employment skills such as discipline, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Furthermore, the golf industry encompasses various career paths beyond playing, including coaching, sports management, course design, and event planning. This diversity allows enthusiasts to remain connected to the game throughout their lives while also contributing to its growth and development in various capacities.
Describe the project, program, or initiative this grant will support to address the issue.
The objective is to provide exposure and opportunities for youth in South Los Angeles to engage in the sport of golf. This initiative encompasses comprehensive training, personalized coaching, practical on-course experience, and competitive tournament play specifically designed for underrepresented and underserved youth. The TDTD Foundation is committed to nurturing and supporting young golfers from kindergarten through college, thereby ensuring they possess the necessary skills, resources, and guidance to excel in the sport and employability.
Describe how Los Angeles County will be different if your work is successful.
The golf industry indeed offers a wide range of career paths beyond just playing, such as coaching, sports management, course design, and event planning. This diversity enables enthusiasts to maintain a lifelong connection to the game while contributing to its growth and development in various ways. Whether one is involved in training the next generation of players, managing golf facilities, or organizing tournaments, there are numerous opportunities to impact the sport positively and create a fulfilling career.
Approximately how many people will be impacted by this project, program, or initiative?
Direct Impact: 100
Indirect Impact: 75