The USGA has awarded 143 grants totaling $2,650,935 to support golf programs across the nation for economically-disadvantaged juniors and individuals with disabilities. The grant funds will be used for instruction, golf course and range access, equipment, transportation and the construction of accessible golf facilities.

The association has awarded more than $62.5 million since the association implemented the Grants Initiative, "For the Good of the Game," in 1997.

The USGA Grants Committee reviewed a record 160 applications at its May meeting. "The USGA is pleased that there has been a growing interest in the Grants Initiative," said USGA President Jim Vernon. "There are hundreds of organizations nationwide working to grow the game of golf for juniors and individuals with disabilities. We are proud to support these remarkable programs with USGA grant dollars."

Additional information on the grants, including a complete list of the current awards, click here. For more information on the USGA Grants Initiative, contact the Grants office at (719) 471-4810 or visit the Supporting the Game section of the USGA Web site at www.usga.org.