WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION INC
ONE WORLD GOLF PLACE, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32092 worldgolffoundation.org thefirsttee.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE HALL OF FAME, THE FIRST TEE, AND WE ARE GOLF THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT LIVES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF AND ITS VALUES.

World Golf Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation"), which is supported by major international golf organizations and professional tours, oversees the World Golf Hall of Fame & MUSEUM (4a), The First Tee (4b), We Are Golf (4c) and other nonprofit components. The Foundation has a dual mission. The mission of the foundation is to preserve the history of the game and the legacies of those who have made it great and to create entertaining and educational exhibits for the enjoyment of the general public. These elements of the Foundation work together to promote growth of the game of golf among adults, youth, and minorities as well as in the golf industry. The Foundation is supported by major golf organizations and professional tours throughout the world including: American Junior Golf Association American Society of Golf Course Architects Asian Tour Club Managers Association of America Golf Canada Golf Course Builders Association of America Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Golf Writers Association of America International Association of Golf Administrators Japan Golf Tour Organization Ladies Professional Golf Association National Golf Course Owners Association National Golf Foundation PGA of America PGA TOUR INC. PGA TOUR Champions The PGA European Tour THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT The R&A Royal Canadian Golf Association Southern Africa PGA Tour United States Golf Association Web.com Tour World Golf Hall of Fame & MUSEUM opened its museum facility ("Museum") in May 1998 providing visitors an opportunity to learn about the rich history, values and deeply rooted traditions of the game through interactive exhibits, unique storytelling and a compelling guest experience. The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater provides a mix of IMAX films that provide eductional opportunities for area school children and the general public. The World Golf Hall Of Fame Museum and facility encompasses approximately 75,000 square feet and holds more than 70 separate exhibits that combine historical artifacts with the latest interactive technology. The artifacts on display are representative of the history of golf and many of the artifacts are on loan to the Foundation from various individuals and golf organizations for use in the guest experience. The World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum conducts a bienniel induction ceremony to enshrine the greatest players and contributors. Enshrinement can include (both male and female) professional players, accomplished amateurs and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the game outside of the competitive arena.

The World Golf Foundation has undertaken a focused charitable youth development activity entitled "The First Tee". The First Tee curriculum seamlessly integrates golf skills and life skills to help build positive social, emotional and character traits in young people demonstrated on the golf course and translated to everyday life. Golf professionals and other instructors receive multi-year training and leadership development as coaches to deliver the curriculum. In addition, the First Tee offers educational opportunities for chapter staff and volunteer board leaders. The First Tee also hosts national event opportunities for selected chapter youth participants to enhance their leadership, life skills and golf skills. The First Tee introduces elementary school students to the game of golf, values and healthy habits during physical education classes. Physical educators receive professional development training and are provided age-appropriate curriculum and equipment for effective implementation into their programs. The First Tee provides programs through existing youth development organizations including the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs and Schools, modifying its core curriculum to serve the after-school market. The program incorporates First Tee's values and character-building elements alongside golf skills. Youth development professionals and volunteer leaders receive professional development training and are provided age-appropriate curriculum and equipment for effective implementation into their programs. The First Tee activity was transferred to PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, Inc. on January 1, 2020.

We Are Golf's mission is to unite and activate the golf industry around key strategic initiatives that increase participation and retention of participants, inspire involvement and interest in the game, and promote the sustainable best practices for golf facilities. One of We Are Golf's major initiatives has been a comprehensive analysis of golf's significant contributions to the U.S. economy. We Are Golf, working in conjunction with research partner SRI International, has provided detailed snapshots of golf's role in underpinning a healthy economy at both the state and national levels. The most recent report, the 2016 Golf Economy Report, measured golf's direct economic contributions in the U.S. at $84.1 billion, and found that the industry has impacted 1.89 million jobs with total wage income of $58.7 billion. Significant efforts are also underway to quantify golf's impact at the state level. We Are Golf has collaborated on a template through which states can measure and demonstrate golf's contributions to a variety of key constituencies. In total, impact reports have been completed for 34 states, and it is planned to complete approximately four new states reports each year.

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