The United States Golf Association (USGA) has served as the national governing body of golf for the U.S., its territories and Mexico since its formation in 1894. It's a non-profit organization run by golfers for the benefit of golfers. The Association sponsors a variety of programs that benefit everyone who plays the game, from conducting 13 national championships each year, to writing and interpreting the Rules of Golf, to funding turf grass and course maintenance practices, to supporting grassroots programs through its “For the Good of the Game” initiative.

Established in 1985, the Colorado Junior Golf Association (CJGA), is the youth tournament program of the Colorado Golf Association, an organization that leads, promotes and supports junior golf activities in Colorado for boys and girls, ages 18 and under. The CJGA conducts junior competitions, the Off-Season Educational Series and serves as a clearinghouse for statewide junior golf. The CJGA teaches the USGA Rules of Golf, and provides volunteer work opportunities.

The CJGA also oversees a number of Developmental Youth Programs that foster and promote the exposure of the game of golf and its inherent values of integrity, sportsmanship and self-discipline to young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the game. We work with groups such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boy Scouts of America, Special Olympics, Open Fairways along with other organizations and local schools.

The CGA is a non-profit amateur golf association that was established in 1915. The CGA's mission is to promote and preserve the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf in Colorado.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Association operations are administered by nine full-time staff members and four yearly interns. Nearly 300 men volunteer for the CGA serving on various standing committees.

The CGA conducts state championships, administers the handicap system for the state, conducts an extensive junior golf program, serves as the authority in the state on the Rules of Golf and, in general, promotes and serves the best interests of amateur golf in Colorado.

The CWGA is a non-profit amateur golf organization that was established in 1916. The CWGA's mission is to promote and preserve the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf for women in Colorado.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Association operations are administered by four full-time staff members and one USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. intern. Nearly 100 women volunteer for the CWGA serving on various standing committees.

The CWGA's mission is accomplished through the many activities that it organizes and runs. The CWGA is able to conduct these different activities due to the help of the numerous volunteers that serve on the board of directors and/or committees. The committees include Course Rating and Handicapping, Junior Golf, Long Range Planning, Membership, Public Relations, Rules, Site Location, and Tournament.

Founded in 1916, the PGA of America has grown into the world's largest working sports organization with more than 28,000 members and apprentices. Today, from its national office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and from 41 affiliated Section Offices throughout the United States, the PGA of America directs extensive programs that impact every aspect of the game. The PGA of America also hosts several annual events including the Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and The PGA Club Professional Championship.

The Colorado Section of the PGA promotes involvement in and enjoyment of the game of golf for the golfers of Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and a small part of South Dakota. The purpose of the Section shall be to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf within the Section, and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry within the Section.

The Evans Scholars Foundation is the nation’s largest privately funded college scholarship program. The Foundation, established by famed Chicago golfer Chick Evans, has provided college educations to more than 8,600 caddies while making tuition scholarship payments totaling more than $100 million.

More than 830 caddies annually attend college on Evans Scholarships. Most Evans Scholars attend one of the 14 universities where the Foundation owns and operates a Scholarship House. The scholarships are funded through contributions from more than 100,000 golfers, including 37,000 WGA Par Club members. All proceeds from the BMW Championship also benefit the Program.

The First Tee is a worldwide youth initiative created in 1997 to introduce young people of all backgrounds to the game of golf and the life lessons it teaches.  The First Tee's Life Skills Experience sets it apart from other junior golf programs and youth initiatives, and ultimately strives to instill in participants The First Tee Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.

The First Tee is represented in Colorado by four chapters: Denver, Eagle County, Green Valley Ranch, and Pueblo.  Each chapter provides a variety of program opportunities, so please visit the website of the chapter nearest you for more information.
The First Tee of Denver: www.TheFirstTeeDenver.com
The First Tee of Eagle County: www.TheYouthFoundation.org
The First Tee of Green Valley Ranch: www.TheFirstTeeGreenValleyRanch.org
The First Tee of Pueblo: www.TheFirstTeePueblo.org

The LPGA-USGA Girls Golf programs provide opportunities for girls, ages 7 to 17 of all abilities, the chance to learn to play golf, build lasting friendships, and experience golf in a fun and supportive environment, preparing them for a lifetime of enjoyment with the game.  Girls are learning values inherent to the game of golf, such as practice, respect, perseverance, and honesty, preparing them to meet challenges of today's world with confidence.  Girls Golf provides a solid foundation for girls who want to play for fun with friends and family, to compete or to learn for future career purposes.  Participants are divided into skill levels for instruction.  All levels include golf instruction and rules geared to the girls' skill level.  The program teaches girls on the range as well as on the course incorporating games and events.

The Gold Crown Jr. Golf program provides competitive playing opportunities to kids ages 6 to 18 during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.  The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and friendly while rules enforcement is stressed.  Following each event, players receive small group instruction appropriate for their age and ability level.  As players reach the middle-school and high-school level our competitions shift from individually focused to a team-oriented competition.

Gold Crown Junior Golf also offers numerous instructional opportunities for girls and boys of all ability levels, ages 5-18. Golf skills such as putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, and rules and etiquette will be taught. Along with golf skills, players will learn about life skills such as honesty, respect, perseverance, integrity, sportsmanship, and confidence. These sessions are open to all juniors, whether or not they participate in our tournament program. This is a fun and educational way to learn golf and life skills that will last a lifetime.

Open Fairways was founded in 1999 by Tim Taylor in the State of Colorado after discovering a need and an opportunity to give at-risk and under privileged children the chance to experience the game of golf and the life skills it teaches. A backyard operation during its first year, Open Fairways served 50 youth.

Through tough economic times in 2008, Open Fairways continued to lead over 1,800 at-risk youth down the right path to future success.  Using golf as a conduit, Open Fairways introduced these youth to a new path and a new direction - one that leads them away from high-risk activities and introduces them to a new experience filled with integrity, honesty and good will.

Pikes Peak Junior Golf is an organization formed by the participating golf courses of Southern Colorado. We conduct weekly tournaments for players age 10-18 (those age 10-13 play nine holes). The eighteen hole players play as members of their respective golf courses' team.  These players must register with one of the participating golf courses.

The nine hole players sign-up using the entry form which is available from the website, www.ppjg.com

The Northern Colorado Junior Golf Tour is dedicated to the advancement of local junior golfers through the participation in a competitive team format. Each team consists of four members in each division. We will have a 14 to 18 year old boys and girls team which will play 18 holes and a 13 and under boys and girls team which will play 9 holes. Fees will apply at each golf course.

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The mission of U.S. Kids Golf is to help kids have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories.

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