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The Playground Golf Foundation’s mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

The Playground Golf Foundation’s mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

Impacting the lives of young people through the game of golf.Lucas Cohen, PGA Professional

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These programs will benefit all children in Columbia, Greene and Northern Dutchess County schools, including those that are underprivileged, have a physical or mental challenge, or are terminally ill. This introduction will impact the lives of children by providing equipment, transportation, scholarships and professional golf instruction delivered by trained PGA and First Tee coaches. These coaches will work hand in hand with host schools’ physical educators, during gym class. These in class activities along with afterschool programs will bridge the gap between golf and life, engage children to play this lifelong sport, and teach children these 9 core values:

Core Values:

Our Events

The sole purpose of these events are to engage the community and create awareness about the ultimate goals of the Playground Golf Foundation. 100% of the proceeds from these events will go towards providing equipment and programming to the schools and children in Columbia and Greene Counties.

Sponsorship

Thank you to our sponsors whose support has made the mission of the Playground Golf Foundation possible. Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and what you can do to help.

Golf in Schools Program

A community-based junior golf program, ‘Hudson City School District Golf in Schools Program’ (HSCDGISP) will be established in Hudson, the neighboring town schools of the HSCD will be participating in the program. HSCDGISP will focus on providing golf instruction to the physical education teachers in the Columbia, Greene, Northern Dutchess and the Capital District of Albany.

Become a PGF Coach

The Playground Golf Foundation is now screening applicants for consideration for our Coaching Program. Please submit your information by applying below and a member of our team will reach out after reviewing your application.

Scholarship Program

The Playground Golf Foundation is now screening applicants for consideration for our Scholarship Program. Please submit your information by filling out the form below and a member of our team will reach out after reviewing your application.

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The Playground Golf Foundation's 7th annual golf tournament on September 9th at Columbia Golf & Country Club was a tremendous success. We raised over $25000 thanks to our awesome sponsors and your participation in the contests and the tournament! This event is our most successful fundraiser ever! This is the primary fundraising mechanism for delivering golf in elementary and middle schools to the Columbia Greene and Northern Dutchess County children. We are truly grateful to our title sponsor Mid-Hudson Cablevision for the second year in a row. We also want to recognize all of our other sponsors for their support. Without your time and generosity, we would not be able to deliver these programs to our local school children.Gross Champs: Justin Satkowski, Paul Satkowski, Michael Kennedy, Jonathan SatkowskiNet Champs: Paul Calarusso, Ruben Lindo, Dave Merchant, Jim DePernaBEVERAGE SPONSOR: Herrington Fuels, Colarusso & Sons and Honey Dog Farms.The sole purpose of this event is to engage the community to create awareness about the ultimate goals of the Playground Golf Foundation. 100% of the proceeds from these events will go towards providing equipment and programming to the schools and children in Columbia, Greene, and Northern Dutchess Counties.Thank youHudson Brewing CompanyCigars from Iron Horse Cigar DepotLucas Cohen, PGAconta.cc/4dsguto ... See MoreSee Less
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Have a great weekend everyone we will see you Monday for the 7th annual tournament sponsored by Mid Hudson Cable!www.playgroundgolffoundation.org/event/7th-annual-golf-tournament/Thank you to all our sponsors in the community that make these golf ⛳️ in school programs possible!#golfinschools #fundraiser #golftournament #forthechildren #playgroundgolffoundation ... See MoreSee Less
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