Texas Golf Association Foundation
The Texas Golf Association Foundation (TGA Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of the Texas Golf Association (TGA). Established to promote golf’s accessibility and benefits across Texas, it focuses on programs that introduce youth and diverse communities to the sport while emphasizing its lifelong physical, mental, and social advantages[1][2].

Mission and Programs

The foundation’s mission centers on expanding golf’s accessibility through initiatives like Youth on Course, which provides affordable golf access (rounds for $5 or less) and college scholarships[2][5]. Additional programs include Bill Penn Internships, offering mentorship and work experience, and adaptive golf initiatives like its partnership with the City of Grand Prairie to support players with disabilities[5].

Funding and Impact

Donations fund the TGA Foundation’s grants, educational programs, and facility investments, including over $100,000 allocated to Texas municipal golf facilities[2]. A membership-driven Team TGA program offers donor incentives—such as branded apparel and golf bags—across tiers ranging from $125 to $2,500 contributions[1].

Governance and Affiliation

As part of the TGA, which was founded in 1906 and serves as Texas’s amateur golf governing body, the foundation operates under the TGA’s broader mission to advance the sport through education, championships, and outreach[2][3]. It collaborates with national partners like the USGA and Youth on Course to amplify its reach[5].

[1] https://txga.org/tga-foundation/ [2] https://txga.org/about-the-tga/ [3] https://secure.ngf.org/pages/businesssearchdetail.asp?BID=1521286&QS=Company%3D%26LName%3D%26Profile%3D%26City%3D%26State_Province%3D%26Zip%3D%26BusCategory%3D%26BusSubCategory%3D%26WEBSITE%3DFalse%26PageSize%3D25%26PageNum%3D1%26SortType%3DCity%26SortDirection%3DASC [4] https://app.impala.digital/profile/509008 [5] https://txga.org/category/foundation/