About the Kids Golf Foundation

Mission

The Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois is dedicated to bringing the sport of golf into the lives of young children and providing them with an opportunity for personal growth and career enhancement. The Foundation offers and supports several junior golf programs that are designed to introduce children typically between the ages of 5 and 15 to the sport of golf, its fundamentals, rules, history, etiquette and more.

History

The Foundation was established in 1998 by Jerry Rich & Don Springer and is housed at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The Foundation has three main departments: (1) Programming; (2) Special Events & Activities; and (3) Tournaments and Fundraisers.

Purpose

The Foundation serves as the customer service center in the state for individuals and organizations wishing to adopt any part of the Kids Golf Foundation programs. We service these sites in a variety of ways including individual meetings, site visits, question and answer, funding, and much more. We also host conference calls and activities that provide an opportunity to share ideas, network, train, educate, and listen to guest speakers. In addition to teaching kids the fundamentals of golf, the Foundation's programs and events also teach kids life skills, leadership and more through the sport of golf. The Kids Golf Foundation is here to help make local junior golf programs successful.