Each year for the past 13 years, we have given out up to $25,000 in total to deserving MAPGA facilities to help grow the game.
The 2026 Player Development Grant Application Process is now open.
Deadline is December 12th, 2025.
Here are a few examples of items previously purchased with Grant Funds:
- Inflatables (some available for use by other facilities)
- SNAG Equipment
- Golf Clubs
- BirdieBall Equipment (new or replenished)
- Training Aids
- Putting Mats
-
Targets
QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Erica Giuliano
Competitions Coordinator
egiuliano@pgahq.com
540-784-1981
PAST RECIPIENTS : Purchases
2026 Player Development Grant Recipients
Nicholas Karis, Director of Golf
River Creek Club
Henry Appel, Director of Player Development
Mount Vernon Country Club
Yong Joo, Director of Junior Golf
TPC Potomac
Matthew Schneider, PGA Specialized Instructor
Steve Bosdosh Golf Academy @ PB Dye
Thomas Beagle, Assistant Golf Professional
Klin Creek Golf Club
Paige Gross, Assistant Golf Professional
The Club at Creighton Farms
Stephen Herschel, Director of Instruction
The Learning Center at Compass Pointe
Michael Dreyer, PGA Teaching Professional
Pine Ridge Golf Course
Gavin Parker, Director of Instruction
Salisbury Country Club
Josh Ricketts, Head Golf Professional
Musket Ridge Golf Club
Keith Cooper, Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Cedar Point Club
Rob Failes, Lead Instructor
Birdwood Golf at Boar’s Head Resort
David Johns, PGA Golf Professional
Heritage Oaks Golf Course
Matt Burch, Assistant Golf Professional
Spring Creek Golf Club
Lawrence Moses, Head Golf Professional
Clifton Park Golf Course
George Danielson, Head Golf Professional
Every Body Golf School
Andrew Blockinger, Head Golf Professional
Holly Hills Country Club
Mark Loker, Director of Instruction
The Golf Studio