updated: 3-21-08

The Junior Golf Association was established in 1987 with the purpose of providing quality golf experiences for area juniors at affordable rates. Early fundraisers by Jim Roschek and John Block laid the foundation for the JGA Scholarship Fund. In recent years, the JGA has supported all tournaments, instruction, administrative costs and Scholarship donations solely on entry fees. In order to expand programs, offer more Scholarships and keep entry fees low, it’s time to ask for your help.

- Scholarships
The endowed Junior Golf Fund was established within the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in 1989. Since then, over $43,000 has been awarded as scholarships to JGA participants. Gifts to this fund are not only tax deductible, but also may qualify for a state credit of up to 50% under the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit. Checks may be made payable to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation with "Junior Golf Fund" written on the memo line. If you prefer, you may make a gift online at www.kalfound.org. You may also consider making a gift of stock. For more information about the ease of making a gift to the endowed Junior Golf Fund, please contact the Kalamazoo Community Foundation at (269) 381-4416.  Donation envelopes are included in the JGA Newsletter and are available at Grand Prairie Golf Course as well as many other local golf courses.

- Operations
The Junior Golf Association Operations Fund helps provide golf equipment, lessons, prizes and quality golf experiences at affordable rates for area juniors. Used clubs, balls or other golf equipment is accepted, and will be either be distributed to area juniors or sold with proceeds being added to the fund. Checks may be made payable to the Junior Golf Association. For more information about donating to this fund, contact Dean Marks at Grand Prairie Golf Course at (269) 388-4447.  Donation envelopes are included in the JGA Newsletter and are available at Grand Prairie Golf Course as well as many other local golf courses.

- Michigan PGA Hat Fundraiser
The Michigan PGA Growth of the Game Committee has announced a fundraiser for the Michigan PGA Foundation. Proceeds will go toward Growth of the Game activities, Growth of the Game Grants and Junior Program Grants. (The JGA usually receives a grant from the Michigan PGA Foundation). Hats can be purchased at Grand Prairie Golf Course for $20.

- Qdoba Promotion
Visit the Qdoba on West Main any Tuesday from June 24 thru July 29, order an entree and a drink, and Qdoba will donate $1.50 to the JGA. A flyer will be available on the JGA web site and at Grand Praire Golf Couse, and must be presented at time of purchase.