Each year for the past 10 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 will open October 1, 2025
2026 Grant Application
QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Talton Cherry
Director of Foundation Programs
lcherry@pgahq.com
540-784-4706
PAST RECIPIENTS
2025 Player Development Grant Recipients
Steven Weathersbee, Executive Director
First Tee Howard County / Fairway Hills Golf
Pete Labourdette, Director of Player Development
Lakewood Country Club
Tim Ritter, Junior Golf Director
TPC Potomac
Matthew Schneider, Junior Development Director
Steve Bosdosh Golf Academy @ PB Dye
Phil Bowers, PGA, Regional Director of Instruction
Prince William GC
Matthew Ruggiere, Director of Instruction
Ocean Pines Golf Course
Ed Miller, Head Professional
Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation/Pine Ridge Golf Course
Michael Thomas, Director of Instruction
Chartwell Golf & Country Club
Jessica Zimmerman, Assistant golf professional
Argyle Country Club
Linda Gaudi, Director of Instruction
Brambleton Golf Course
Nick Pincket, Assistant Professional
Hidden Creek Country Club
Rob Failes, Player Development Leader
Birdwood Golf at Boar’s Head Resort
Elwood Woolwine III, General Manager
Newport News Golf Club
Michael Dreyer
Pine Ridge Golf Facility
Alan Smith, Executive Director
First Tee Prince William County
Stephen Herschel, Director of Instruction
Compass Pointe Golf Courses