VGF Projects and Programs
Commencing from 1996, the VGF has made grants each
year to assist a wide range of development initiatives among clubs,
District Associations and associated bodies. The main areas of
projects and programs include:
Junior Development
- Start-up programs and
clinics for schools
- Promotion of Go Go Golf
(modified golf) to introduce the sport to young people
- Instructional clinics,
camps, coaching and squads for all ability levels
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- Junior club membership
support, tournaments and competitions
- Travel and coaching support
for remote or disadvantaged groups
- Scholarships to assist
talented young players
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Adult Participation
- Try Golf clinics for
beginners
- Club and community clinics
for middle and high handicap players and under-represented
groups
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- Parent and grandparents
clinics with their children
- Masters tournaments and
competitions
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Public Relations
- Community promotions and
publicity
- Lobbying and communications
support for club programs
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- Expo’s, exhibitions
and displays
- Media exposure
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Special Projects
Research and Development
- Surveys, statistics and
profiles on golf demand and participation levels, club membership,
facility usage
- Golf industry and golf
marker awareness and development
- Turf management and
environment quality
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- Personal development
scholarships for golf industry employees and volunteers
- Golf education audio-visuals
and resources
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